Houlton Regional Hospital

11/25/2025

Please note our Clinics will be CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day, so make sure to call for your refills or necessary appointments today!

For your emergent needs, our ER will be open.

11/24/2025

Meet Us Monday – Coming Soon!

We’re excited to highlight the incredible team at Houlton Regional Hospital’s Therapy Center, proudly staffed by Inspire Rehabilitation. Our Therapy Center is home to a dedicated group of health professionals who work hard every day to meet the community’s Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy needs with compassion, expertise, and heart.

Beginning next week, we’ll be launching “Meet Us Monday” right here from Houlton! Each Monday, we’ll introduce you to one of our amazing Inspire team members so you can get to know the faces behind the care.

We can’t wait for you to meet the people who help keep our community moving, healing, and thriving.

And to kick things off, we’ll be sharing a group photo of the whole team — stay tuned!

Pictured: Cynthia York, Nancy Mooers, Martine McCluskey, Mary Potter, Michele Mcpherson, Kathryn Berry, Lisa Duff, Christine O'Donnell, Casey Quint, John Kaminski

11/20/2025

Dr. Cucuzzella is accepting new primary care patients AND both child and adult patients seeking obesity management.

Dr. Cucuzzella brings a unique and comprehensive approach to care — including a special focus on the treatment and management of obesity. His experience and commitment to long-term, whole-person health make him a valuable resource for patients looking to take control of their wellness journey.

Whether you’re looking for a new primary care provider or support with sustainable weight management, Dr. Cucuzzella is here to help you achieve your health goals.

Call our Primary Care Office today to schedule an appointment!

Welcome Dr. Cucuzzella to Houlton Regional Hospital Primary Care!

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Mark Cucuzzella to the Primary Care team at Houlton Regional Hospital!

Dr. Cucuzzella is now accepting new primary care patients AND both child and adult patients seeking obesity management. Dr. Cucuzzella brings a unique and comprehensive approach to care — including a special focus on the treatment and management of obesity. His experience and commitment to long-term, whole-person health make him a valuable resource for patients looking to take control of their wellness journey.

Whether you’re looking for a new primary care provider or support with sustainable weight management, Dr. Cucuzzella is here to help you achieve your health goals.

Call our Primary Care Office today to schedule an appointment!

Please join us in giving Dr. Cucuzzella a warm welcome to the Houlton community!

11/20/2025

Today we honor the strength, dedication, and heart of rural health care. At Houlton Regional Hospital, we’re proud to serve the people of Aroostook County and beyond — providing compassionate, quality care close to home.

Rural health care is built on teamwork, trust, and community. We’re grateful for our incredible staff, providers, and local partners who work every day to make a difference in the lives of our neighbors.

Thank you for being part of what makes rural Maine strong!

11/19/2025

U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week (USAAW) is observed each year from November 18-24. The purpose of the observance is to raise awareness of the importance of appropriate antibiotic and antifungal use, and the threat antimicrobial resistance poses to people, animals, plants and their shared environment.

Carefully monitoring antibiotic prescribing and use is critical to effectively treating infections and protecting patients from becoming resistant to vital medications. At Northern Maine Medical Center, our Infection Control Department and Pharmacies work daily with our patients and providers to ensure patient wellbeing is top priority and to execute proper medication and antibiotic prescription.

For more information on the CDC's focus this year, check out: https://www.cdc.gov/antibiotic-use/data-research/facts-stats/

We are proud of Ben and his team at HRH for all they do and we trust in their expertise. THANK YOU all for your commitment to community health and the greater good of those we serve.

Using antibiotics appropriately helps to combat antimicrobial resistance.

11/13/2025

Houlton Regional Hospital is proud to welcome Dr. Mock-Muhammad to our Cardiology Unit and he is ACCEPTING PATIENTS!

Dr. Mock-Muhammad brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and compassion to our community, and we are thrilled to have him join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals. His commitment to patient-centered care and cardiovascular excellence will be a tremendous asset to our hospital and the patients we serve.

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Dr. Mock-Muhammad as he begins this new chapter with us here at Houlton Regional!

11/12/2025

Houlton Regional Hospital is pleased to announce that Dr. Lynds is now accepting new patients in Primary Care, ages 5 and up.

Whether you’re looking for a trusted provider for your child, yourself or your whole family, Dr. Lynds is here to provide compassionate, comprehensive care close to home.

Call 207 532 3289 to inquire or to make an appointment! We look forward to serving you!

11/12/2025

This week, November 9–15, we proudly join the national celebration of Perioperative Nurses Week. At Houlton Regional Hospital, we want to extend our deepest thanks to the remarkable perioperative nursing team—those dedicated individuals who work tirelessly behind the scenes and on the front lines to ensure safe surgical care, seamless transitions, and compassionate patient-support at every stage.

To our perioperative nursing staff: thank you for your skill, your calm under pressure, your leadership, and your commitment to the highest standards of care. You help our patients access hope, healing and renewed wellness.

11/11/2025

🌟 Happy National Nurse Practitioner Week! 🌟
From November 9–15, we join the nation in celebrating the incredible work of our nurse practitioners — the trusted voices providing proven care in our community.

Thank you to all the NPs at Houlton Regional Hospital for your dedication, your heart, and the difference you make every single day. You help keep health care close to home and personal for our region.

11/11/2025

In response to a misleading story printed by the Bangor Daily News, please see the Houlton Regional Hospital press release below:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 11, 2025

Houlton Regional Hospital Announces Contingency Plans in Response to Potential Nurses’ Strike

HOULTON, ME – Houlton Regional Hospital (HRH) has received a formal ten-day notice from the nurses’ union of their intent to strike beginning Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 6:45 a.m., and concluding Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 6:44 a.m.

In the last five months, since the Management Services Agreement (MSA) was signed with Northern Maine Medical Center, there has been significant work completed related to increasing access and stabilizing finances. Houlton Regional Hospital employees are among the lowest paid in the county and the new administration heard this from many employees voicing their concerns regarding wages. Given the employees’ concerns and market data, administration at HRH has begun the process of increasing wages to market levels and improving benefits for all employees, including offering the nurses significantly higher increases than the union had originally requested.

Additionally, in a national healthcare crisis where hospitals are closing at an alarming rate and services are being eliminated, both Houlton Regional Hospital and Northern Maine Medical Center have rebounded and have been expanding, hiring more employees and adding new services. Houlton Regional Hospital has recently added several service lines, including Outpatient Behavioral Health, Orthopedics, Cardiology, Urology, Pain Management, and has enhanced Primary Care by adding on two new providers. This is a direct response to the needs of Houlton and surrounding communities.

“Given the excitement expressed by our communities and patients, for our expanded services and focus on our employees, we are disappointed that the bargaining unit registered nurses have chosen to strike and step away from their patients,” said Jeff Zewe, Chief Executive Officer of Houlton Regional Hospital. “We have been meeting regularly with the nurses’ representatives and have made a fair and competitive offer that includes a substantial wage increase over the duration of the contract, along with enhancements to employee benefits.”

Houlton Regional Hospital has a comprehensive contingency plan ensuring minimal to no disruption in services. The hospital will continue to be open and operational to care for our patients. Despite the nurse’s choice to walk away and going on strike, HRH will continue to put patients and community members first.

Houlton Regional Hospital continues to be committed to bargaining in good faith and finalizing a contract that supports both staff and patients.

“Despite the union’s decision to strike, our focus remains on our patients and our community,” said Jeff Zewe, CEO of HRH. “I want to reassure everyone that our staffing levels meet or exceed national safety standards, as reflected in our strong quality outcomes.”

The link to the article is here: https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/10/aroostook/houlton-regional-nurses-strike/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEe3jWpGj5AE4U5T31FrzTT8QuUdEFJyPDcDJUscV4rYkBN8f2NKhG6GK4wdZQ_aem_3vPyJRLALID8ZfWq7ERs3A

11/11/2025

Happy Veteran's Day to all those who have served and continue to do so. We are proud of you!

11/10/2025

As a friendly reminder- our clinics are CLOSED tomorrow in Observance of Veteran's Day!