MaineHealth Pen Bay-Waldo Community Annual Report 2025

Community Health Worker Program Expands

In 2025, MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals further expanded their community health worker program, this time focusing on some of our communities’ most vulnerable populations. Full story >

Celebrating 50 Years of Care at MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital

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Celebrating 50 Years of Care at MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital

Fifty years ago, the midcoast community came together with a bold vision: to bring high-quality, modern health care closer to home. After years of planning, fundraising and collaboration, including support from more than 30 financial institutions pooling their resources, that vision became reality on Oct. 5, 1975, with the opening of a new regional hospital – Penobscot Bay Medical Center. Full story >

Innovation at MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital

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Innovation at MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital

Last fall, MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital opened the doors to its Innovation Space, a vibrant for transforming ideas from frontline care teams into meaningful improvements for patients and staff. Located along the hospital’s main hallway, the space reflects a commitment to collaboration and creativity—where concepts become solutions. Full story >

Workplace Violence Safety Investments Deliver Results

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Workplace Violence Safety Investments Deliver Results

Addressing workplace violence remains a top priority in ensuring our hospitals are safe environments for both care team members and patients. To support of this key pillar of the MaineHealth Strategic Plan, MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital (MHPBH) and MaineHealth Waldo Hospital (MHWH) continued to implement safety enhancements throughout the past year. Full story >

With Gratitude: Honoring Our Donors

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With Gratitude: Honoring Our Donors

Because of you, fiscal year 2025 was extraordinary. Our community of donors contributed more than $1.95 million to advance technology, strengthen workforce development and promote environmental sustainability—investments that improve quality of care and enhance the experience for patients and care team members at MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals. Full story >

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A message from Denise Needham, PharmD, president

As we close out 2025, I want to take a moment to reflect on a year of meaningful progress—for our organization, our patients, and our communities we proudly serve.

Health care continues to evolve rapidly, but through strong partnerships, innovation, and a deep commitment to quality, we’ve moved forward in impactful ways, continuing to focus on patient care, expanding services, and supporting our dedicated staff.

We made great strides in workforce growth, welcoming nearly 50 new providers in 2025 alone. We also prioritized safety across our facilities with enhanced security measures—because a safe care environment is essential for both our teams and our patients.

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Denise Needham, PharmD
president, MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals

FY2025 By the Numbers

MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals continue to provide the very best health care to our communities.

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