Piscataquis county, ME

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Piscataquis County, ME[edit | edit source]

  • Piscataquis County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maine. As of the 2010 census, the population was 17,535, making it the least populous county in Maine. Its county seat is Dover-Foxcroft. The county was incorporated on 23 March 1838 from parts of Penobscot and Somerset Counties.

Healthcare in Piscataquis County, ME[edit | edit source]

Mayo Regional Hospital[edit | edit source]

  • Mayo Regional Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital located in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine. The hospital provides a range of services including emergency care, surgical services, and specialty clinics. It is a part of the Northern Light Health system, which is a statewide integrated healthcare system.

Community Health and Counseling Services[edit | edit source]

  • Community Health and Counseling Services is a private non-profit organization that provides community-based home health, hospice, and mental health services to individuals and families in Piscataquis County and throughout Eastern Maine.

Health Statistics in Piscataquis County, ME[edit | edit source]

  • According to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Piscataquis County has a health outcomes ranking of 16 out of 16 counties in Maine. The county has a higher than average rate of premature death, with 9,300 years of potential life lost before age 75 per 100,000 population, compared to the Maine state average of 7,200.

Health Resources in Piscataquis County, ME[edit | edit source]

  • There are several resources available for residents of Piscataquis County to access healthcare services. These include the Piscataquis Public Health Council, which works to improve the health and well-being of county residents through community collaboration, and the Piscataquis County Health Department, which provides a variety of public health services.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Piscataquis County, ME is a critical aspect of the community. With facilities like Mayo Regional Hospital and Community Health and Counseling Services, residents have access to a range of healthcare services. However, there is still work to be done to improve health outcomes in the county.

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