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Greater Portland Health

Services

Greater Portland Health is a federally qualified health center with multiple health centers, including one Healthcare for the Homeless program, two public housing sites, five school-based health centers, and 11 mobile preventative dental hygiene services in all Portland public schools serving over 12,500 patients from pediatric to geriatric.

Our services include medical, behavioral health, oral health, substance use treatment, chronic and infectious disease management, and psychiatric services.

We are committed to ensuring all members of our community have access to health services regardless of their ability to pay. Greater Portland Health offers a sliding fee scale program and we accept Medicaid, Medicare and commercial insurances.

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2021 Goals

Our vision is a healthy community in which everyone has access to integrated, culturally inclusive, affordable and high-quality healthcare services promoting physical and emotional wellness.

  • Goal 1: Continue to be recognized as a practice that provides exceptional clinical care.
  • Goal 2: Continue to invest in our team and expanding access in the communities we serve.
  • Goal 3: Grow and strengthen community partnerships in support of our mission.
  • Goal 4: Be well known within the organization and in the community as an exceptional place to work.

Fundraising events/Opportunities

Staff and private funders have contributed over the years to our patient “Sunshine Fund.” These funds allow our staff to assist patients with purchasing prescriptions, over the counter medications, and basic necessities such as socks or a meal. The need for assistance has continued to grow over the years and our fund is in need of replenishment. Ultimately, your donation to Greater Portland Health supports the well-being of our entire community. Your donation can be made online at www.greaterportlandhealth.org/donate.

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Giving Opportunities

Sunshine Fund: Greater Portland Health maintains a Sunshine Fund to be used for purchasing medications and other health-related items that are not covered by insurance. These funds are essential for many people who do not have insurance or cannot afford their medications. Donations to our Sunshine Fund are welcome and can be made online at www.greaterportlandhealth.org/donate.

Direct Mail Appeal: Visit www.greaterportlandhealth.org/contact to be added to our email list to receive updates about our annual direct mail appeal.

Amazon Smile: When you shop at smile.amazon.org and select Portland Community Health Center (our legal name) as your charity of choice, a percentage of your Amazon purchases will be donated to Greater Portland Health.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Due to COVID-19, we are not currently taking volunteers. In regular times, those interested in volunteering may find more information at www.greaterportlandhealth.org/volunteer.

Leadership

Ann Tucker, CEO
Grete Zemans, Board President

Board officers

Adria Moynihan Rusk, Board Vice President: Owner, Still Life Studio

Richard “Skip” White, Board Treasurer

Paul Santomenna, Board Secretary: Senior Manager, Communications and Public Affairs, MaineHealth Accountable Care Association

Board Members

Amy Kustra Barksdale, MD: Artist

M. Isabella Borrero: Public Health Lab Director, City of Portland

Gloria Herboldsheimer

Joyce Racine

Benjamin White: Events and Hospitality Manager, Turner Farm

Eileen Skillings

Joelle Rutembesa: Finance and Development Associate, ACLU of Maine

Jeanne Mariella Uwimana: Business Hub Coordinator, Greater Portland Immigrants Welcome Center

Rebecca Bass: Data Analyst, MEMIC

At A Glance

Established: 2009
Employees: 126
Annual revenue: $11,881,213

Top funding sources

47% Federal & State
40% Program Revenue
7% Other
6% Private Foundations & Individual Donations

Contact

180 Park Ave.,
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 874-2141

greaterportlandhealth.org
https://www.facebook.com/GreaterPortlandHealth
https://www.twitter.com/GPortlandHealth
https://www.instagram.com/greaterportlandhealth

100 Brick Hill Avenue:
South Portland, ME 04106

63 Preble Street:
Portland, ME 04102

Riverton Park:
59 Riverton Drive,
Portland, ME 04103

Franklin Towers:
211 Cumberland Ave.,
Portland, ME 04101

234 Oxford Street:
Portland, ME 04101

School Based Health Centers

Portland High School:
284 Cumberland Ave.,
Portland, ME 04101

Casco Bay High School:
196 Allen Ave.,
Portland, ME 04103

Deering High School:
370 Stevens Ave.,
Portland, ME 04103

King Middle School:
92 Deering Ave.,
Portland, ME 04102

Westbrook High School:
125 Stroudwater St.,
Westbrook, ME 04092

Awards/Accolades

2018-2020 Health Center Quality Improvement Award 2018-2020 Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition by the National Committee for Quality Assurance 2019 Portland Community Partner Award — Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project (ILAP) 2019 Let’s Go! 5-2-1-0 Site of Distinction 2018 Organizational Excellence Award — Association of Clinicians for the Underserved

Mission Statement

Greater Portland Health’s mission is to provide high-quality patient-centered healthcare that is accessible, affordable, and culturally sensitive.

Service locations

Cumberland County (Greater Portland Area)