MaineHealth Franklin Hospital

Name :

MaineHealth Franklin Hospital

Address  :

111 Franklin Health Commons

Town  :

Farmington

State  :

Maine

Country  :

USA

Post Code:

04938

Phone  :

2077786031

Web URL  :

MaineHealth Franklin Hospital
Specialization
  • Cancer Surgery
  • Cardiography
  • Cardiology
  • Cardiothoracic Surgeon
  • General Medicine
  • General Surgeon
  • Gynaecology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Obestetrician/Gynecologist
  • Orthopedics
  • Pain Management
  • Pediatrics
  • Sport Injuiry Clinics
  • Urology
  • Vascular Surgeon
Facilities

Total Number Of Beds : 65

Speciality Type :

Super Speciality :

  • Cancer
  • Urology
  • Interventional Radiology
  • Behavioral Health


Description

MaineHealth Franklin Hospital is a fullservice 25bed notforprofit Critical Access Hospital located in Farmington Maine It is known for the quality of its care through honors such as Joint Commission Accreditation Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades NCQA HeartStroke Recognition Newsweek Best Maternity Hospital Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award Chartis Center Top 100 Rural amp Community Hospital among others

MaineHealth Franklin Hospital is part of MaineHealth a notforprofit integrated health system whose vision is ldquoWorking together so our communities are the healthiest in Americardquo As part of the MaineHealth family MaineHealth Franklin Hospital is able to offer patients a comprehensive network of care that includes worldclass specialists a Level 1 Trauma medical center comprehensive pediatric care services an extensive behavioral health care network diagnostic services as well as home health hospice and senior care services

The 900member MaineHealth Franklin Hospital care team includes more than 118 physicians and advanced practice providers who are among the more than 2000 providers who are part of the MaineHealth Medical Group MaineHealth Franklin Hospital is able to offer care in more than 25 specialty areas including emergency care primary care obstetrics amp gynecology cardiology and many others MaineHealth Community Health Farmington provides a wide range of educational events resources screenings and harm reduction services among others to help community members continually improve their health and wellness

Franklin County Memorial Hospital opened in 1929 at its original Fairbanks location In 1975 a new hospital opened at its present location on the Wilton Road in Farmington and the name changed to Franklin Memorial Hospital Franklin Community Health Network was formed in 1991 as the parent entity for a local health system that would include various medical practices and other affiliates including the 65bed Franklin Memorial Hospital Franklin Community Health Network joined the MaineHealth family in 2014 and MaineHealth Franklin Hospital became a Critical Access hospital in 2024

MaineHealth Franklin Hospital primarily serves the rural community of Greater Franklin County Maine boasting a population of 40000 Situated in the scenic foothills of West Central Maine the regions less densely populated areas stretch northward towards the Canadian border while its southern reach extends to Livermore Falls in Androscoggin County Farmington the county seat of Franklin County is home to 8000 residents and is renowned for its diverse recreational opportunities spanning all four seasons and rich cultural and educational amenities The bustling town has a broad selection of retail shops restaurants bookstores cafes a multiscreen movie theater and a busy college campus offering a dynamic blend of attractions for residents and visitors alike
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