ROCKPORT and BELFAST — In order to continue providing the safest care environment, while addressing the supportive needs of patients, Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital have updated their outpatient, emergency department and ambulatory/diagnostic visitor policies, effective Monday, March 7, 2022. The changes allow for adult patients in these areas to be accompanied by one visitor or escort, provided space is sufficient to allow for social distancing. Masking and social distancing requirements will remain in effect.

The full visitation policies for both hospitals are available here:

 PBMC: PBMC Visitors | Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME (mainehealth.org)
 WCGH: Visitation Safety Measures | Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME (mainehealth.org)

“We urge you to be up to date on your COVID-19 vaccinations before visiting patients or others in the hospital,” said the hospitals, in a news release. “COVID-19 vaccinations, including booster shots, will help keep you and your loved one safe while visiting.”

To learn more about how we have created a safe space for patients, go to mainehealth.org/coronavirus-covid-19/safe-appointments.

About Pen Bay Medical Center

Pen Bay Medical Center is part of MaineHealth, a not-for-profit integrated health system consisting of eight local hospital systems, a comprehensive behavioral healthcare network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and more than 1,600 employed and independent physicians working together through an Accountable Care Organization. With more than 19,000 employees, MaineHealth is the largest health system in northern New England and provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. For more information, please visit pbmc.org.

Waldo County General Hospital

Waldo County General Hospital is part of MaineHealth, a not-for-profit integrated health system consisting of eight local hospital systems, a comprehensive behavioral healthcare network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and more than 1,600 employed and independent physicians working together through an Accountable Care Organization. With more than 19,000 employees, MaineHealth is the largest health system in northern New England and provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. For more information, please visit wcgh.org.