Nearly $79 Million for Maine Hospitals and Health Centers Advanced by Senator Collins in Funding Bill
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that she advanced $78,965,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending for Maine hospitals and health centers in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations bill. The bill, which was officially approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee yesterday, now awaits consideration by the full Senate and House.
“Mainers in every part of our state should be able to receive the vital medical services they need,” said Senator Collins. “This funding would support much-needed equipment and facility upgrades at hospitals and health centers, helping to expand and improve the quality of an array of health care services throughout the state. 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 FY 2025 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 is as follows:
Behavioral Health Project to Reduce Emergency Department Visits
Recipient: Acadia Hospital Corp. DBA Northern Light Acadia Hospital
Project Location: Bangor, ME
Amount Requested: $421,000
Project Purpose: To purchase behavioral health technology to improve patient treatment.
Bangor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Renovation
Recipient: Bangor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Project Location: Bangor, ME
Amount Requested: $1,062,000
Project Purpose: For facilities and equipment to improve patient safety.
Maternal Delivery and New Infant Project
Recipient: Eastern Maine Health Care Systems DBA Northern Light Health
Project Location: Bangor, Dover-Foxcroft, Ellsworth, Portland, Presque Isle, Waterville
Amount Requested: $1,555,000
Project Purpose: To replace and modernize equipment across hospitals with labor and delivery units.
St. Joseph Hospital Improved Fluoroscopy Technology
Recipient: St. Joseph Hospital
Project Location: Bangor, ME
Amount Requested: $700,000
Project Purpose: To purchase a new fluoroscopy machine.
Bingham Area Health Center Dental Services Expansion
Recipient: HealthReach Community Health Centers
Project Location: Bingham, ME
Amount Requested: $500,000
Project Purpose: To expand the dental services wing of Bingham Area Health Center.
Bridgton Hospital Emergency Department Renovation and Expansion
Recipient: Bridgton Hospital
Project Location: Bridgton, ME
Amount Requested: $5,094,000
Project Purpose: To renovate and expand the hospital’s Emergency Department.
Bucksport Regional Health Center Dental Expansion
Recipient: Bucksport Regional Health Center
Project Location: Bucksport, ME
Amount Requested: $1,491,000
Project Purpose: To expand dental services and purchase related equipment.
Pines Health Services Relocation and Construction
Recipient: Pines Health Services
Project Location: Caribou, ME
Amount Requested: $8,900,000
Project Purpose: To support the relocation and construction of Pines Health Services Health Center.
Behavioral Health Services Renovations
Recipient: Maine Behavioral Healthcare (MaineHealth)
Project Location: Damariscotta, ME
Amount Requested: $3,927,000
Project Purpose: For facilities and equipment to renovate the LincolnHealth campus to support mental health and substance use services.
Franklin Memorial Hospital Emergency Department Renovations
Recipient: Franklin Community Health Network (MaineHealth)
Project Location: Farmington, ME
Amount Requested: $10,988,000
Project Purpose: To construct and equip a new Emergency Department to expand services.
Health Information Infrastructure Advancement
Recipient: MaineGeneral Health
Project Location: Kennebec County, ME
Amount Requested: $11,750,000
Project Purpose: For facilities and equipment to support health software upgrades.
Spurwink Lewiston Behavioral Health Center
Recipient: Spurwink Services
Project Location: Lewiston, ME
Amount Requested: $5,666,000
Project Purpose: To renovate an existing structure to be a comprehensive Behavioral Health Center.
St. Mary’s Behavioral Health Emergency Department Expansion
Recipient: St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center
Project Location: Lewiston, ME
Amount Requested: $2,542,000
Project Purpose: To renovate and expand the behavioral health emergency department.
Stephens Memorial Hospital Renovations
Recipient: Western Maine Health (MaineHealth)
Project Location: Norway, ME
Amount Requested: $10,810,000
Project Purpose: To construct and equip a new Emergency Department and oncology infusion center.
Northern Light Home Care Hospice Equipment Upgrades
Recipient: VNA Home Health & Hospice DBA Northern Light Home Care & Hospice
Project Location: Presque Isle, ME
Amount Requested: $82,000
Project Purpose: To purchase equipment for the hospice facility.
Rumford Hospital Emergency Department Renovation and Expansion
Recipient: Rumford Hospital
Project Location: Rumford, ME
Amount Requested: $6,425,000
Project Purpose: To renovate and expand the hospital’s Emergency Department.
Nasson Health Care Expansion
Recipient: York County Community Action Corporation
Project Location: Springvale, ME
Amount Requested: $715,000
Project Purpose: To expand clinical space at Nasson Health Care and establish a behavioral health clinic.
Electronic Medical Records Infrastructure Improvement
Recipient: York Hospital
Project Location: York, ME
Amount Requested: $6,337,000
Project Purpose: For facilities and equipment to support an electronic medical records platform.
In 2021, Congress reinstituted Congressionally Directed Spending. Following this decision, Senator Collins has secured more than $1 billion for hundreds of Maine projects for FY 2022, FY 2023, and FY 2024. As the Vice Chair of the Appropriations Committee, Senator Collins is committed to championing targeted investments that will benefit Maine communities.
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