MDI Hospital

01/09/2026

Beginning next week, our Emergency Department will only be directly accessible via Wayman Lane. Please take note of the updated traffic pattern on this map.

Exterior signage will reflect this change. Additional employee parking is being utilized off campus in order to ensure that patients and visitors have ample parking by both the Wayman Lane Main Entrance and the new temporary ED Entrance.

Visit mdihospital.org/campusimprovement for more details.

01/09/2026

Happy Business Friends Friday! 🤝🏻 We’re grateful to Baker Newman Noyes (BNN) for their generous support as a Circle of Care member of MDI Hospital’s Business Friends Society 💙

With roots nearly 100 years deep, BNN was founded in Portland, Maine and has grown into one of the largest regional firms serving Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. As a tax, assurance, and advisory firm, BNN is committed to solving complex challenges through teamwork—and they believe strong relationships with their clients and their community come first.

Thank you, BNN, for investing in the health of our community!
🔗 www.bnncpa.com

For thirty years, BNN has a had a strong history of serving clients, creating a team of extraordinary talent, and helping our communities.

01/08/2026

For Barbara Baron Gifford, volunteering isn’t something she started later in life, it’s something she has always done.

Her commitment to helping others began at just 14 years old, when she became a hospital candy striper. That early experience set the tone for a lifetime of service that has spanned schools, nonprofits, community boards, and most recently, the MDI Hospital Auxiliary.

When Barbara talks about her involvement with the Auxiliary, she places it squarely within that broader story of giving back:

“Being involved in Auxiliary has been a rewarding part of my life here on the island via fundraising, organizing events and supporting our hospital and health centers. Our work is grounded in a shared commitment to care for people who live here."

Over the past decade, Barbara has volunteered in the hospital cafeteria and become a deeply engaged Auxiliary member. As Jewelry Sale Committee Chair, her events raised over $4,500 in 2025 alone, in addition to her other fundraising involvement working on the summer Quilt Raffle and winter Holiday Stars program.

Barbara’s story is a reminder that health and wellbeing are team sports. Highly skilled providers and clinicians are supported by members of the community who share the mission of enhancing high-quality, patient-centered care, close to home.

To learn more about the MDI Hospital Auxiliary and how you can get involved, email victoria.mayer@mdihospital.org.

Read the full post here: https://www.mdihospital.org/featured/island-kind-barbara-baron-gifford/

01/06/2026

Kick off the new year with a fresh start! ✨ Breathe Easy Together, our FREE 4-week smoking cessation group, begins January 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at the Trenton Health Center in Trenton, Maine. 🚭💪 If you’re ready to quit smoking with support by your side, register today by contacting Laura Rich at 207.460.7451 or Laura.Rich@mdihospital.org 📞📧 Let’s take this step toward better health together! 🌿

01/05/2026

🩸 The Birch Bay Retirement Village Winter Blood Drive is Tomorrow! ❤️

Join us for the Birch Bay Retirement Village Winter Blood Drive tomorrow, on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM at 25 Village Inn Road in Bar Harbor.

Your donation can help save lives and support patients throughout our community. Every unit of blood makes a difference, especially during the winter months when supplies are often low.

To schedule an appointment, please visit RedCrossBlood.org, contact Susanne Hopkins at Birch Bay Retirement Village at 288 8014 extension 5211, or call 1 800 RED CROSS (1 800 733 2767).

Learn more about the Birch Bay Retirement Village Winter Blood Drive at their event page, here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ZiacdmLZu/

Thank you for helping care for our community 💙

01/02/2026

Happy Business Friends Friday! 🤝🏻 We’re grateful to shine a spotlight on Jordan-Fernald Funeral Home for their generous support as a Circle of Care member of MDI Hospital’s Business Friends Society 💙

Located in Somesville, Jordan-Fernald has long been a trusted part of our community - bringing compassion, experience, and understanding to families navigating loss. By honoring traditional values while embracing diversity and innovation, they thoughtfully celebrate the spirit and life of each individual. Their extensive network of resources helps guide families from sorrow toward healing and recovery.

Thank you, Jordan-Fernald, for being a trusted community partner and for supporting compassionate care when it matters most.

🔗 Learn more: www.jordanfernald.com

01/01/2026

✨ Happy New Year from MDI Hospital & Health Centers! ✨

In observance of the holiday season, MDI Hospital Health Centers will be closed all day Thursday, January 1st.

For non-urgent matters, such as medication refills or to schedule an appointment, we will be available to assist you on the next business day. If you have an urgent medical concern, please contact emergency services or go to the MDI Hospital Emergency Department.

Happy New Year from all of us at MDI Hospital & Health Centers! 🌟

12/31/2025

We are seeing an increase in Influenza A (flu) cases in our community over the past several weeks. Taking a few simple precautions can help protect yourself, your family, and those most at risk of serious illness. 😷

Please help reduce the spread of flu by keeping the following in mind and encouraging friends and family members to do the same:
-Be aware of symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, or fatigue
-Stay home and avoid close contact with others if you are feeling unwell
-Practice good hand hygiene by washing your hands often with soap and water
-Cover your coughs and sneezes and consider wearing a mask if you are sick or around others who may be vulnerable

Together, these small actions can make a meaningful difference in keeping our community healthy. 💙🧡

12/30/2025

🌟 Ready to take on babysitting with confidence? Join us for one of our Safe Sitter Classes at MDI Hospital on January 10 or March 7, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM! 🧸✨
Learn essential skills to keep kids safe and have fun while babysitting. Whether you're a new sitter or looking to refresh your knowledge, this class is for you!
📅 Dates: January 10 & March 7, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
📍 Location: Lisa Stewart Women's Health Center, 2nd Floor. 330 Main St. Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Visit mdihospital.org to register!
Spaces are limited, so be sure to register today!

12/29/2025

🩸 Birch Bay Retirement Village Winter Blood Drive ❤️

Join us for the Birch Bay Retirement Village Winter Blood Drive on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM at 25 Village Inn Road in Bar Harbor.

Your donation can help save lives and support patients throughout our community. Every unit of blood makes a difference, especially during the winter months when supplies are often low.

To schedule an appointment, please visit RedCrossBlood.org, contact Susanne Hopkins at Birch Bay Retirement Village at 288 8014 extension 5211, or call 1 800 RED CROSS (1 800 733 2767).

Learn more about the Birch Bay Retirement Village Winter Blood Drive at their event page, here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ZiacdmLZu/

Thank you for helping care for our community 💙

12/29/2025

💊 MDI Hospital Health Centers Hours for New Year's Day 🏥

In observance of the holiday season, MDI Hospital Health Centers will be closed all day Thursday, January 1st.

For non-urgent matters, such as medication refills or to schedule an appointment, we will be available to assist you on the next business day. If you have an urgent medical concern, please contact emergency services or go to the MDI Hospital Emergency Department.

Happy New Year from all of us at MDI Hospital & Health Centers! 💙🧡

12/27/2025

Lily Sweeny, a deeply skilled ICU nurse at MDI Hospital for more than 30 years, worked her final shift on the evening of Christmas. In the lobby the next morning at the end of her shift, was a group of family, friends, colleagues, and a police es**rt to get her home in style!

“Through overnight shifts and countless quiet acts of care, Lily ensured access to compassionate, high-quality care for our patients and support for our providers, every single day,” said MDI Hospital President/CEO, Chrissi Maguire. “While we will miss Lily greatly, today is also a celebration of a remarkable career and a well-earned retirement.”

Thank you Lily! You have been a trusted mentor, teacher, and steady presence for patients in their most vulnerable moments 💙