Rural Health
Millinocket Regional Hospital Opens New ED Backed by $13.4M in Federal Funding
Millinocket Regional Hospital held a grand opening for its new emergency department on May 15, 2026. The new facility in Millinocket, ME, is set to double the number of available patient rooms.
By The Desk - Jordan Leahy·June 6, 2026
The project was supported by nearly $13.4 million in Congressionally Directed Spending secured by U.S. Senator Susan Collins since 2022. The funds were designated for the construction and equipping of the new department.
The source material from the senator's office framed the project as a critical investment in rural healthcare access for residents and visitors in Maine's Katahdin Region.