Overview

Penobscot Valley Hospital is a nonprofit community hospital serving the Lincoln Lakes Region of northern Penobscot County, Maine. Its critical access designation reflects a rural hospital model, with inpatient treatment and emergency care available close to home. Patients can also receive primary care, surgery, diagnostic imaging and rehabilitation through the hospital and its outpatient services. Specialty care includes services arranged through local healthcare partnerships, extending the range of treatment available to the community. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Lincoln, Maine, the hospital is governed by a local board of directors.