At Wentworth-Douglass Hospital we are committed to serving our community and addressing the needs of all our patients. The following programs were developed to assist people in the area we serve.

• HealthWise 55-Senior Services Membership Program
  HealthWise 55 is a comprehensive health promotion program designed to meet the needs of people 55 and older. It costs nothing to join, but certain services require a small fee. Card carrying members are entitled to the following benefits: Health screenings and educational programs, notary public services for Advance Directives, meal and gift shop discounts at the hospital and a travel club discount. Members of Wentworth-Douglass Hospital's HealthWise 55 Senior Membership Program receive free installation and a discount on the monthly fee for the "LIFELINE" Emergency Response System.
  
  " LIFELINE" is a 24-hour service designed to meet the needs of elderly, handicapped and functionally impaired persons who live alone. The unit consists of a home transmitter with a built-in digital communicator that, when activated by a patient, automatically signals for help over existing telephone lines. Installation of the unit by a local coordinator can be done easily in any home for a modest rental fee. For information or to enroll, please call (603) 740-2817.
  
  
• Financial Aid
  Wentworth-Douglass Hospital offers financial aid information and a variety of resources to assist patients with their hospital bills. Patients may qualify for the Financial Aid program that covers all or part of your bill on an assessment of income and assets. Applications and information are available by calling Financial Assistance at (603) 740-3234. A family resource counselor is also available to assist patients and their family members with financial assistance and community service referrals at (603) 740-2431.
  Financial Aid Application Forms
  
  
• Family Resource Counselor Program
  A family resource counselor is also available to assist patients and their family members with financial assistance and community service referrals. For more information, please call (603) 740-2431.
  
  
• Medication Assistance Program
  Wentworth-Douglass Hospital has developed a resource for low income, working poor or elderly patients needing assistance in obtaining free or reduced cost medications. The program is available for patients who have a primary care physician at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital. For more information, please call (603) 740-3376.
  
  
• Physician Referral Service
  Give the Wentworth Douglass Hospital Physician Referral Service a call at (603) 740-2377 from 9a.m. to 4p.m. Monday through Friday. This number offers referrals to over 100 area doctors as well as information on other community programs and services. To receive a complimentary Directory of Physicians or Directory of Services, please call (603) 740-2817.
  
  
• Care-Van
  The Care-Van provides courtesy patient transport throughout the Seacoast Area. The wheelchair accessible vans are available on a first come, first serve basis and appointments are necessary. Hospital staff will make appointments for van service, and patients will be picked up at their home, brought to Wentworth-Douglass Hospital for treatment and returned home. All Care-Van drivers are nationally registered EMTs, who are additionally trained through the National Safety Council Defensive Driving Course. A family/friend or other caregiver is welcome to accompany the patient on the van. For more information, please call (603) 740-2520.
  
  
• Wentworth-Douglass Community Dental Center
  The Wentworth-Douglass Community Dental Center is open to low-income, uninsured adults and children living in Wentworth-Douglass Hospital's primary service area.
  
  In New Hampshire: Dover, Durham, Madbury, Lee, Barrington, Somersworth and Rollinsford
  
  In Maine: Berwick and So. Berwick

  In order to qualify for care family income must be at or below 300% of Federal poverty level based on the number of members in the household. Minimum payments of $20-$40 per visits well be charged based on household income.  Flat fees will be charged for dentures, partials and other services (available on a limited basis).

  NH Healthy Kids, Medicaid, MaineCare patients in the service area, who financially qualify, are welcome.

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  For information and appointments call 603-749-3013.