Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Supports MDI Hospital's Future Plans

Bar Harbor Bank & Trust has made a $350,000 commitment to Mount Desert Island Hospital’s Building Our Future campaign, directing their support to one of the campaign’s most critical priorities: charity care.

“This generous gift reflects Bar Harbor Bank & Trust’s enduring commitment to the people of Mount Desert Island and their deep belief that everyone deserves access to care,” said Chrissi Maguire, MDI Hospital President and CEO. “They are a true community partner, helping meet our region’s greatest needs and build a stronger, healthier future for our friends and neighbors.”

Each year, MDI Hospital provides approximately $200,000 in free and uncompensated care to local individuals and families. Bar Harbor Bank & Trust’s leadership investment will help offset these growing costs, ensuring that the hospital can continue meeting the healthcare needs of our region while remaining financially strong.

"At Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, we believe good things happen when we work together. We’re proud to support Mount Desert Island Hospital’s Campus Improvement Project by helping offset the costs incurred through the hospital’s patient first commitment.” said Curtis Simard, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bar Harbor Bank and Trust. “Just as we build relationships to help our customers reach their goals, MDI Hospital puts patients first with a clear vision for the future. We are honored to be a part of this transformational project, one that will strengthen access to quality care and improve the well-being of our community for generations to come.”

Building Our Future is MDI Hospital’s bold $55 million campaign to expand and modernize its campus—from a new Emergency Department and upgraded surgical suites to critical infrastructure and campus-wide improvements designed with climate resilience and long-term sustainability in mind. The comprehensive campaign also supports vital programs including medical education, workforce stability, and equitable access to care.

“We are profoundly grateful to Bar Harbor Bank & Trust for their incredible kindness and generosity,” said Dr. Charlie Hendricks, Chief of Surgery at MDI Hospital. “Their extraordinary support will help ensure that every member of our community can access the care they need, close to home, when it matters most.”

Members of the public are invited to learn more about the Building Our Future campaign and the hospital’s campus improvements at MDI Hospital’s Community Celebration & Campaign Launch on Wednesday, August 27, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Bar Harbor Club. The Hospital’s Annual Meeting will convene via Zoom from 3:30-4PM that day as well. Admission is free, but space is limited. For Annual Meeting Zoom details or to RSVP for the Celebration & Campaign, please visit mdihospital.org/communitycelebration.