Stephens Hospital

About MaineHealth Stephens Hospital

MaineHealth Stephens Hospital, located in Norway, Maine, is a 25-bed Critical Access hospital. It is known for providing high-quality care, close to home and has been recognized by the Leapfrog Group as one of the Top Rural Hospitals in the nation.

MaineHealth Stephens Hospital is part of MaineHealth, a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.”  As part of the MaineHealth family, MaineHealth Stephens Hospital offers patients a comprehensive network of care that includes world-class specialists, comprehensive primary care services, an extensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services as well as inpatient services.

As one of the largest employers in the community, our dedicated care team is here for you, close to home. More than 750-member MaineHealth Stephens Hospital care team includes over 45 physicians and advanced practice providers who are among the more than 2,000 providers who are part of the MaineHealth Medical Group. MaineHealth Stephens Hospital offers care in more than 30 specialty areas, including emergency care, primary care, obstetrics & gynecology and many others. MaineHealth Stephens Hospital Community Health & Wellness programs provide a wide range of educational events, resources, support groups, workshops, screenings and classes to help community members continually improve their health and wellness.

MaineHealth Stephens Hospital has been committed to caring since 1957 and has been a cornerstone of health care in Western, Maine. In 2004, a renovation project modernized various departments, emphasizing the hospital's commitment to providing state-of-the-art care. The dedication to innovation and community well-being continued in 2016 with the opening of the MaineHealth Medd Health Center, enhancing patient-centered care in the region. In 2020, Stephens expanded specialty services with the opening of the MaineHealth Bob & Sandy Bahre Health Center, delivering a network of specialists providing high-quality specialty care close to home.

MaineHealth Stephens Hospital primarily serves residents of the Oxford Hills community, which includes Norway, Oxford, Paris, South Paris, Waterford, Bethel, Bryant Pond, Stoneham, Greenwood, North Waterford, Hebron, Harrison, Paris, West Bethel, West Paris, Poland, Mechanic Falls and Sumner.

Located in the beautiful western foothills of Maine, Norway is a scenic, affordable community in the heart of a four-season recreational area. Surrounded by lakes and ponds, Norway is a haven for boating, swimming, fishing and ice skating. The nearby mountains provide hiking with views of Mount Washington and the Presidential Range. Family ski resorts, including Sunday River, are less than an hour away.

Strategic Plan

MaineHealth Stephens Hospital is part of the MaineHealth integrated health system. We work together toward common goals established by a shared strategic plan.

Mission, Vision & Values

All MaineHealth care team members share the same mission, vision & values. We are working together to make our communities the healthiest in America.

Community Health Needs Assessment

MaineHealth partners with community based organizations, schools, businesses and government agencies to understand and address factors impacting the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every three years, non-profit hospitals are required to conduct a community health needs assessment and develop strategies to address these needs through a community health implementation plan.