About Us
About Us
Delivering the best healthcare experience for every patient, every day.
Learn About AVH
Learn more of what Androscoggin Valley Hospital is all about.

President’s Message
The outlook and future of AVH remain bright.

Leadership
Much like our providers, nurses, and staff, North Country Healthcare leadership is focused on the NCH Mission of providing accessible, high quality, integrated healthcare throughout all of our communities.
AVH Mission, Vision & Values
Mission:
Delivering the best healthcare experience for every patient, every day.
Vision:Â
Working TOGETHER, we will be one of the top ten critical access hospitals in the Country, by providing the most compassionate, highest quality care to OUR community.
Values:
Compiled by team members themselves, these behaviors are demonstrated by AVH’s conscientious and caring workforce.
Sense of Ownership
Investing in our work place and culture, as a reflection of ourselves, promoting a safe environment.
Collaboration
Working together, encouraging teamwork.
Quality
High quality patient-centered holistic care, delivered with compassion and empathy.
Integrity
Always doing the right thing; respecting patients and staff. Honesty and transparency; kindness.
Flexibility
Accepting change as an opportunity to grow while honoring our past and creating our new legacy.
Communication
Listen attentively to understand needs and deliver with courtesy, clarity, and compassion.
Service
Exceeding expectations while meeting the changing needs of our community.
Accountability
Accepting and taking responsibility for our own actions and feelings, and taking initiative to ensure a safe and supportive workplace.
AVH Awards
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Modern Healthcare
North Country Healthcare (NCH) recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare
2020
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iVantage Health Analytics and The Chartis Center for Rural Health
Top 100 Critical Access Hospital
2019
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Press Ganey Associates Patient Satisfaction Surveys
Best in Nation (Inpatient Nurses) "Nurses Treat You with Quality and Respect" and "Nurses Listen Carefully to You"
2019
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Becker's Hospital Review
Named one of 67 Critical Access Hospitals to Know
2019