More Than $42 Million for Maine Hospitals and Health Centers Advanced by Senator Collins in Funding Bill
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that she advanced $42,297,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending for Maine hospitals and health centers in the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education appropriations bill. The bill, which was officially approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee today, now awaits consideration by the full Senate and House.
“Ensuring Mainers in every part of the State receive the critical medical services they need is always a priority,” said Senator Collins. “This funding would provide existing hospitals and health centers with needed equipment and facility updates to expand and improve the quality of an array of health care services throughout Maine. As the Vice Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, I will continue to advocate for this funding as the appropriations process moves forward.”
This funding advanced through the Committee’s markup of the FY24 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education appropriations bill—an important step that now allows the bill to be considered by the full Senate. Committee consideration of legislation is a key part of regular order, which helps our government function efficiently and deliver results for the people of Maine and America.
Funding advanced by Senator Collins for Maine hospitals and health centers in the FY24 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education appropriations bill is as follows:
Baileyville Rural Health Center
Recipient: Calais Community Hospital
Project Location: Baileyville, ME
Amount Requested: $1,354,000
Project Purpose: To construct and equip a new Rural Health Center.
Bangor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Recipient: Bangor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Project Location: Bangor, ME
Amount Requested: $366,000
Project Purpose: For facilities and equipment to improve safety and accessibility.
East Machias Clinic Expansion
Recipient: Regional Medical Center at Lubec
Project Location: East Machias, ME
Amount Requested: $5,000,000
Project Purpose: To construct and equip a health care facility in Washington County.
Eastport Health Center Expansion
Recipient: Eastport Health Care
Project Location: Eastport, ME
Amount Requested: $5,061,000
Project Purpose: To construct and equip a new dental, medical, and behavioral health center.
St. Joseph Hospital MRI Upgrade
Recipient: St. Joseph Hospital
Project Location: Bangor, ME
Amount Requested: $1,550,000
Project Purpose: To purchase and install a new MRI machine.
Mount Desert Hospital Emergency Department Renovation and Expansion
Recipient: Mount Desert Island Hospital
Project Location: Bar Harbor, ME
Amount Requested: $5,000,000
Project Purpose: For facilities and equipment to expand the Emergency Department.
Air Quality Control System Enhancements
Recipient: St. Andre Health Care
Project Location: Biddeford, ME
Amount Requested: $1,328,000
Project Purpose: To purchase and install air quality control equipment.
Cary Medical Electronic Medical Records Infrastructure Improvement
Recipient: Cary Medical Center
Project Location: Caribou, ME
Amount Requested: $9,800,000
Project Purpose: For facilities and equipment to support an electronic medical records platform.
Islesboro Health Center
Recipient: Town of Islesboro
Project Location: Islesboro, ME
Amount Requested: $845,000
Project Purpose: To construct and equip a health center.
Central Maine Medical Center Surgical Technology Upgrades
Recipient: Central Maine Medical Center
Project Location: Lewiston, ME
Amount Requested: $2,100,000
Project Purpose: For surgical technology facilities and equipment.
Millinocket Regional Hospital Emergency Department Expansion
Recipient: Millinocket Regional Hospital
Project Location: Millinocket, ME
Amount Requested: $9,893,000
Project Purpose: To construct and equip a new Emergency Department.
In 2021, Congress reinstituted Congressionally Directed Spending. Following this decision, Senator Collins has secured more than $500 million for hundreds of Maine projects for FY2022 and FY2023. As the Vice Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, Senator Collins is committed to championing targeted investments that will benefit Maine communities.
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