Facility Type:

Critical Access Hospital

Community Type:

Rural

Community/Service Population:

10,001 - 25,000 / 25,001 - 50,000

Community Information:

• Leading Provider of Healthcare Services: We are an 89-bed acute care hospital located near the Canadian border in Presque Isle, Maine. NL ARGH is Aroostook County’s largest hospital and leading provider of healthcare services offering 24-hour emergency services, complete cancer care services, a day surgery center, the region’s most comprehensive imaging center, and several specialty services.
  
• Small Town Charm: Presque Isle is the largest community and economic hub of Aroostook County. Aroostook meaning "Beautiful River" is rural, with traditions that are honest and hard-working, and a local economy that relies on agriculture, forestry, outdoor recreation and education.
• Relaxed Lifestyle: Just outside your doorstep, a four-season recreational playground awaits. Adventure seekers enjoy hiking, skiing, boating, biking, snowmobiling and ATVing. Lakes, rivers and woodlands are legendary and well-known to hunters, anglers and outdoor recreationalists. Experience year-round festivals, performing and visuals arts events, unique shopping and dining options, sports competitions, farmers markets, musical performances, golf courses, fitness centers, community center activities and more!
• Family Friendly: Great school districts, safe communities, friendly neighbors and a lower-than-average cost of living are ideal for raising a family.
• Academic Enrichment: The University of Maine at Presque Isle, Northern Maine Community College, and Maine School of Math and Science provide an intellectual spirit and opportunities for continued learning.
• Well Connected: The local airport provides year-round easy access and daily commercial airline service to Boston, MA.

Community Selling Points:

Recreational Opportunities, Schools, Perception of Community

3RNET Network Coordinator
Contact Information:

Ashley Pomerleau
Maine State Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
41 Anthony Avenue

Augusta, ME 04333
Tel: 207-287-5562
Ashley.pomerleau@maine.gov
Maine State Office of Rural Health and Primary Care Web Site

J-1 Contact Information:

Nicole Breton
Maine State Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
41 Anthony Avenue

Augusta, Maine 04333
Tel: 207-287-5524
Nicole.Breton@maine.gov
Maine State Office of Rural Health and Primary Care Web Site