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Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is a nonprofit specialty referral hospital that has served communities in central, eastern, and northern Maine since 1892. We’re the only specialty referral hospital in the northern two thirds of Maine. Our purpose is to provide personalized, straightforward care that works for our patients, employees, healthcare providers, and donors. The medical center is accredited by The Joint Commission. Location Bangor, ME

Leadership Heather Furth , chair, Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center Board of Trustees Gregory T. LaFrancois, CPA, MHA, FACHE, president, Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is governed by a volunteer board of trustees who live and work in our communities. Areas of excellence Level II trauma center verified by the American College of Surgeons, and a level 3 neonatal intensive care unit . Advanced cancer, cardiovascular, orthopedic, emergency, and women’s health services, among many other specialties. We provide specialty and intensive services that aren’t available elsewhere in the region. Leading in robotic-assisted surgery recognized as an epicenter for general and bariatric robotic-assisted surgery. Primary care in Bangor, Brewer, and Hampden, and walk-in care in Bangor. LifeFlight of Maine, a statewide critical care transport provider, is hosted here. Leading in clinical research in Maine covering all aspects of health including genetics, cancer care, cardiology, prevention, medication trials, and Alzheimer’s disease. A leader in nursing excellence , with 222 nurses holding certifications and 31 holding multiple certifications. For a complete list of services, please visit northernlighthealth.org/emmc

Get to know Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center * 3,905 Employees

1,694 Births

411 Licensed Beds

16,271 Admissions

14,535 Surgeries

574 Medical Providers

Primary and Specialty Care Locations

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*fiscal year 2022 data

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