St. Croix Regional Family Health Center

10/01/2025

To participate in our Question of the Month, share your thoughts online at www.scrfhc.org or on a comment card at your next visit for a chance to win a gift card!

10/01/2025

Help shape the future of rural health care!

We’re proud to host a community meeting at St. Croix Regional Family Health Center on Wednesday, October 9, from 1:30–3:00 PM.

The State of Maine wants your input on rural health care priorities. Maine is applying for about $500 million in federal funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), and your voice matters.

This is your chance to help shape the future of rural health care in Maine. Parents, seniors, students, people with health conditions, and all community members are encouraged to share their perspectives.

Register here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ykue3E3-nnnHEcxEFKU_eamXa4n1xDKx2NWCMrrOj6M/edit

09/30/2025

It’s Testimonial Tuesday!

We love hearing from you — and we love sharing, too. Here’s a recent message from one of our patients!

09/29/2025

09/23/2025

Laura was a junior in high school with no clear idea what she wanted to pursue after graduation. As a child, she had a fair amount of dental and orthodontic work done, and loved her hygienist, so inquired about shadowing her. It was a good fit.

“After spending some time with her, I decided it was something I would like to look into, applied to hygiene school, and off I went,” Laura said.

Laura is a local girl. She grew up in the area and graduated from Woodland High School. She went to the University of New England, and in 2014, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. She also received a Phi Beta Kappa award. She was in the National Honor Society in both high school and college. She moved back to the area right after college and has worked in several dental practices in Washington county. “I have always found it rewarding to provide preventative care and help people through what can be a stressful situation for some,” she said.

On a personal note: Laura has been married for 11 years and has a son and two daughters. Her husband has chickens, goats and a cat, but her fur baby is a 12-year-old pit bull named Chance.

“We could not be more delighted and enthusiastic to have Laura on the St. Croix dental team,” said Dr. Michael Farrell, CEO at SCRFHC. “We pride ourselves on providing outstanding oral care and Laura will fit that mission perfectly.”

If you are a new patient, we have a form for you!
https://scrfhc.org/patient-interest-form/

09/16/2025

Meet Debbie Daggett.
She became a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor because she wanted to work with, and help, people who suffer from substance use disorders. She is passionate about her work and believes this population has much to offer.

Debbie graduated from Woodland High School. She started college at age 50, because she said, “It’s never too late to start something new.” She chose Beal College specifically because they have a program that concentrates on alcohol and drug counseling. She has been a drug and alcohol counselor for 12 years.

Debbie has two grown daughters, and four grandchildren. She has a small collie mix rescue named Lucy, and 2 cats, Ozzy and Stevie. When she is not working, she loves to read, listen to music, and spend time with her family, including Mia. Her favorite quote is by Ralph Waldo Emerson, “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”

If you are a new patient, we have a form for your convenience.
https://scrfhc.org/patient-interest-form/

09/15/2025

Wondering about telehealth? Having a telehealth visit is just like a regular visit, but you are in one place, and your health care provider is in another. While you often need to see your health care provider in person, sometimes telehealth can be an alternative option.
· You can see your healthcare provider anywhere: home, work, or even your car.
· If appropriate for your care, it can save time because you don’t need to travel, take time off, or find someone to watch your kids.
· You may get an appointment faster.
· Telehealth can provide more options. You can have a visit with a health care provider who may be far from you.

Telehealth may not be right for everyone or for every health care condition. Always talk to your health care provider to determine if telehealth is right for your care.
Connecting with your healthcare provider online can be a great way to get the health care you need from the comfort and safety of your home.

What do I need for a telehealth visit?
· Discuss with your care provider if Telehealth is a good option and is available
· To have a telehealth visit, you will need to use a computer, smartphone or tablet
· Telehealth can help you take care of your health in different ways, like:
Talking to someone about your feelings or problems with issues like alcohol or drugs
Managing your medicines checking in with your provider after surgery
Access frequent behavioral health visits with less disruption to your schedule