Program areas at SMMC
Southern Maine Health Care operates two hospital facilites with a total of 208 beds, which strives to meet the health care needs of idividuals and families throughout York County. SMHC offers a broad range of medical, surgical, diagnostic, clinical and rehabilitation services, wellness education, support groups and other community outreach programs. SMHC had 11,284 emergency room visits, 30,476 radiological procedures, and 1,863 surgical cases. This includes patients who are underinsured or those without insurance. In addition to the charitable care services, we are continually absorbing all the costs associated with providing the community with a variety of special complimentary educational and informational services. (Continued on Schedule O) (Continuation) SMHC proudly sponsors community organizations, civic organizations and special events. SMHC airs a weekly radio program featuring SMHC physicians talking about important health topics. The radio programs are also shared through social media as podcasts. Each month, SMHC sponsors numerous free and low-cost health classes, and support groups. Each year SMHC participates in health fairs and business events, and offers special events like free screening clinics and information sessions. Assistance is also offered to patients in need of Medication assistance, help with insurance and medical issues, as well as personal issues including tax information, finances and home needs.
SMHC eldercare services provide long-term care, medical services, and daycare to our senior citizens. Eldercare had a total of 6,091 patient days. We continue to grow and adapt to the needs of our community with these services. SMHC eldercare prides themselves by creating a home-like, comfortable environment for the residents and staff. The Newton Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care promotes high quality care; with dedicated staff, family education and involvement make this program special.
SMHC Physician Services consists of many physicians with multi-specialty services in different locations throughout York county. These physicians compliment the hospital in maintaining its mission to serve as a leader in improving the health and well-being of our community by serving the populous. These specialties include (but are not limited to) cardiology, ear, nose and throat, family practices, women's health, internal medicine, pediatrics, orthopedic and general surgery. SMHC Physician Services had 69,010 office visits and 11,681 walk-in care visits.