District 6 -Penquis District Overview
| District Characteristics |
- 164,765 people (Census 2006 est.). 22.4 persons per square mile (Census 2006 est.)
- 2 county governments: Piscataquis and Penobscot Counties
- 60 municipalities (incorporated local governments) incl. a city, towns plantations (unincorporated
townships are a recognized part of the District. A TWP is officially served by the Maine CDC
and may be served by the local health officer of an adjacent town.)
- One Tribal Nation: Penobscot Nation, Indian Island
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| Healthy Maine Partnerships (HMPs) |
Bangor Region Health and Wellness, Bangor (Lead/fiscal agent: City
of Bangor Health & Community Services)
Partnership for a Healthy Northern Penobscot, Millinocket-Lincoln-Old Town (Lead/fiscal:
Katahdin Shared Services, Inc.)
Piscataquis Public Health Council, Dover-Foxcroft (Lead/fiscal: Mayo Regional Hospital)
Note: Healthy Communities of Sebasticook Valley, based in Pittsfield (Central District)
has State contract approval for service delivery to 6 towns in Penquis District; they collaborate
closely with Penquis District and Bangor HMP leaders. |
| Maine CDC District Contact |
Jessica Fogg
Penquis Public Health Liaison
Telephone: (207) 561-4421
jessica.fogg@maine.gov |
For health data and information about the Penquis District:
