Providing high quality, accessible, compassionate care for more than 90 years
Mercy Health System of Maine (Mercy) includes five dedicated campuses, three of which have inpatient beds (230 beds total). Each campus has a unique focus, but all work together to provide a broad mix of medical, surgical, and outpatient services. In addition, Mercy has a growing number of physician practice sites; offers several community-based programs and partners with the city in running the Portland Community Free Clinic.
Our Mission:
For more than 90 years, Mercy has fulfilled its core mission of carrying out the healing work of Christ by providing clinically excellent, compassionate health care for all, with special concern for the poor and disadvantaged.
Our Commitment to the Community
Mercy is committed to giving back to the greater Portland community. In 2007, Mercy provided nearly $10 million in community benefits, including un-reimbursed medical treatments; pro-bono medical services; community education and prevention outreach. Additionally, Mercy provides funding and medical assistance to the Portland Community Free Clinic. As one of Maine’s largest employers, Mercy attracts more than 1,800 employees, 650 medical staff, and 500 volunteers. Mercy is the first and only hospital to receive the Governor’s Award for Business Excellence, which recognizes Maine businesses that demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to their communities and employees.
Mercy Moving Forward
In September 2008, Mercy opened its new Fore River campus, which includes a new hospital facility and medical office building on a 42-acre site overlooking the Fore River in Portland. Mercy donors contributed more than $16 million to the Mercy at the Fore capital campaign, surpassing the original goal of $15 million. The recent opening of the Fore River campus marks the end of Phase I of a two-phase plan to relocate the entire State Street campus. The Fore River Project helps Mercy ensure its ability to serve the ever-growing health needs of the greater Portland community, reinforcing Mercy's mission of service. The highly visible and easily accessible location of Mercy Fore River also establishes it as a new city landmark. Mercy expects to embark on Phase II within the next few years, and plans to fully relocate well in time for its 100-year anniversary in 2018.
Our Campuses
Additional Mercy Sites
Family and Internal Medicine Practices
Mercy Primary Care Center at State Street, Auburn Street, Mercy Westbrook; Falmouth Internal Medicine; Fore River Family Practice; Gorham Crossing Primary Care; Standish Family Practice; and Windham Family Practice.
Mercy Diabetes Center at 959 Congress Street, provides diabetes education and self management support.
Mercy Physical Therapy Center at Westgate Shopping Center, provides comprehensive physical rehabilitation services including physical, occupational, and aquatic therapy. The Center has a fully equipped gym and a therapeutic pool on site. Also located at Westgate is Mercy Medical Pain Management.
VNA Home Health & Hospice (VNA) serves clients in Southern Maine. Regardless of where clients receive medical services, VNA’s team of professionals works closely with physicians to provide the highest quality care in the comfort of the client’s own home. VNA’s Hospice Team provides comprehensive care and support to clients facing end-of-life issues and their families.
McAuley Residence provides a safe environment and a comprehensive transitional living program for women in need. The residential program offers housing, life skills counseling, emotional support and mentoring. It helps women, with or without children, learn to live in a manner that improves their lives in a meaningful and lasting way.
Gary's House is a hospitality home for families of patients undergoing medical treatment in a Portland area hospital. Gary Pike, for whom the home is named, wanted families to find comfort knowing they had a place to stay, near their loved one, without being financially burdened.
The Portland Community Free Clinic, located on India Street, is a collaborative effort between Mercy Hospital, the City of Portland, and volunteers from the medical community, providing primary care to uninsured adults in greater Portland.