We currently have Family Medicine Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses (RNs) and Medical Assistant at the health center. The providers are focused on patient care throughout the week. The physician supervise and collaborate with the mid-level medical staff.
The medical staff work together to provide excellent health care to our patients. The focus is on chronic disease management, acute care, preventative care, sick and well child visits, screenings, physical examinations, and immunizations. Emphasis is placed on health management of our patients. A Community Health Representative is available to provide patient care and education on a limited basis to those who may be homebound.
Basic laboratory services are also available.
Medical Providers
Merlin “Pete” Francis
I attended an EMT Class at Pleasant Point in 1981 and received my first certification. The emergency medicine areas sparked my interest for the remainder of my career. The immediate satisfaction of helping others during emergency situations sharpened my critical thinking skills and developed my practical skills dealing with all populations. I served 20 years as a Paramedic and Critical Care Transport Nurse in Florida. Although I spent 4 years in active duty USAF in aircraft maintenance I returned back to medicine. My EMS experience paved the path towards training and teaching American Heart Association Courses for the past 30 years. I currently work at Passamaquoddy Health Center and have since May 2016 after graduating from the University of Maine’s Family Nurse Practitioner Program. I continue to teach AHA courses and serve both Passamaquoddy Tribes with Medication Assisted Treatment Programs.Personal Interests: Family, Hunting, Fishing, Building Projects
- Undergraduate BSN; UMFK 2012
- Medical School University of Maine Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN 2015
- Board American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
- Professional Studies American Heart Association; Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
- Special Certifications American Heart Association: Instructor Heart Saver/CPR, Health Care Provider BLS, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support
