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.
Download our Community Assistance Report to find out what we are doing for our community.
View our Community Assistance areas and contact information for 2009.
- HealthWise 55-Senior Discount Program
HealthWise 55 is a discount program for people 55 and older. It costs nothing to join. Card carrying members are entitled to the following benefits: 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 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 [pdf] - Family Resource Counselor Program
A family resource counselor is 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
The Wentworth Douglass Hospital Physician Referral Service is available from 9a.m. to 4p.m. Monday through Friday at (603) 740-2377. This number offers referrals to over 100 area doctors as well as information on other community programs and services.
- 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 or who are patients of a Wentworth-Douglass Physician Corporation office.
In New Hampshire: Dover, Durham, Madbury, Lee, Barrington, Somersworth and Rollinsford
In Maine: Berwick and So. BerwickIn 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 $25-$55 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.
