Wed, 10/14/2026 - 9:00am

MaineHealth Dental Care Clinic Belfast and Belfast Public Health Nursing at MaineHealth Waldo Hospital have received grants from United Midcoast Charities totaling $30,000 to support essential health services for residents of Waldo County.

MaineHealth Dental Care Clinic Belfast received a $20,000 grant, while Belfast Public Health Nursing received a $10,000 grant. Both grants will support operating expenses, helping the organizations continue providing critical services to community members, according to MaineHealth, in a news release.

“We are deeply grateful for the generous support provided by United Midcoast Charities,” said Stacey Hall, Population Health manager at MaineHealth Waldo Hospital. “This funding plays a vital role in helping us meet the growing medical and social needs of our community by supporting the operational costs that make our work possible.”

Belfast Public Health Nursing at MaineHealth Waldo Hospital has provided health care and other vital support services to vulnerable and underserved members of the community for more than 100 years. The program offers prevention, early intervention, education and referral services for local residents whose health and social needs may not be met through other agencies or programs.

To learn more about Belfast Public Health Nurse at MaineHealth Waldo Hospital, call 505-4940 or visit Belfast Public Health Nursing | MaineHealth Waldo Hospital.

MaineHealth Dental Care Clinic Belfast, formerly Waldo County Dental Care, works to increase access to preventative and restorative dental care for low-income, uninsured adults in Waldo County. The $20,000 grant will help support the clinic’s ongoing operations and patient care services.

Dental services provided by the clinic include cleanings, X-rays, fluoride treatments, sealants, fillings and extractions. In some cases, dentures are offered, although additional fees may apply.

The clinic also serves pediatric patients enrolled in MaineCare, as well as adults ages 18 and older who live in Waldo County and have not seen a dentist in the previous 12 months.

While patients might be scheduled out several weeks to months for nonemergency dental care appointments, the practice holds space to accommodate dental emergencies, according to Dental Care Clinic manager Valerie Curtis.

To learn more about MaineHealth Dental Care Clinic Belfast, call 505-4910 or visit MaineHealth Dental Care Clinic Belfast | MaineHealth.

For more than 80 years, United Midcoast Charities has identified community needs and supported solutions by providing financial and operational assistance to nonprofit organizations throughout midcoast Maine. The organization supports programs focused on food, housing, health and safety and economic security for residents of Knox and Waldo counties.

Through its grantmaking and community review, United Midcoast Charities has awarded more than $13.1 million to hundreds of local organizations over the past 40 years, helping nonprofits strengthen services and expand their impact.

To learn more about United Midcoast Charities, visit United Midcoast - Identifying Need. Supporting Solutions