As businesses and schools make decisions to close ahead of the storm that is due to seriously impact the Midcoast Tuesday into Wednesday, the hospitals in Knox and Waldo counties are making plans to both remain open for patients and reschedule non-essential personnel and procedures.

“We anticipate and prepare for all types of events so we are able to maintain our focus on caring for patients under any circumstances,” said Maine Healthcare Regional Director of Marketing Jenifer Harris. “In preparation for the upcoming storm we have made the decision to close certain non-essential services. All current inpatients will still receive 24-7 care.”

With the storm anticipated to arrive in the Midcoast Tuesday morning, and bring with it periods of blizzard conditions, Pen Bay Healthcare and Waldo County Healthcare have announced the following changes for Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Pen Bay Healthcare

Pen Bay Healthcare will be closing all non-essential services on Tuesday, and re-open these services Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 10 a.m.

If you are in need of emergency attention, dial 911
PenBay’s emergency room is open

All elective surgical procedures will be rescheduled
All physician practices - CLOSED
All outpatient lab services - CLOSED
All outpatient imaging - CLOSED
Retail Pharmacy – CLOSED

Waldo County Healthcare

Waldo County Healthcare will be closing all non-essential services on Tuesday, and re-open at the regular time on Wednesday, Jan. 28

If you are in need of emergency attention, dial 911
Waldo County’s emergency room is open

All elective surgical procedures will be rescheduled
All physician practices - CLOSED
All outpatient lab services - CLOSED
All outpatient imaging - CLOSED

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