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A Legacy Worth Building

Those who came before us built a hospital that has stood through storms, seasons, and time—anchored by compassion, community, and care. Now, it’s our turn to carry that legacy forward.

With the Building Our Future Campaign, we are meeting the urgent challenges of today while preparing for the needs of tomorrow. Together, we will transform MDI Hospital to deliver care that is more modern, accessible, and resilient for everyone who calls this Island home. This is our moment. What we build today will shape the health and wellbeing of this Island for generations to come.

Together, we can create a legacy that lasts.

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Impact Areas

Outpatient

Expanded outpatient services >

Expanded outpatient services

Behavioral & Mental Health investments under the President’s strategic initiatives would accelerate and expand access to behavioral and mental health services and outreach for all ages, with special attention to our youth population which is an increasingly vulnerable population in our region. In addition, Medical Education Program & Partnerships augment staffing with the best and brightest from top universities including Penn Medicine, Tufts, Harvard, and University of New England. These programs educate the next generation of providers in our hospital and recruit them for outpatient facilities and rural medicine.
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Emergency

Upgraded emergency department >

Upgraded Emergency Department

Emergency Department & Surgical Suites Renovation and expansion to double our current capacity, newly situated patient entrance, covered ambulance bay, updated surgical suites, and increased patient/family privacy. Since the ED’s last renovation, medicine has evolved exponentially, shaped by new technologies and care methods. At 4,677 square feet with only eight care spaces, our ED is small and constrained, with a configuration reminiscent of a previous era in medicine. With an aging population, more acute cases presenting to the ED, and seasonal visitation continuing to break records, MDI Hospital’s need for modern, well-equipped emergency and surgical suites is urgent.
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Accessibility

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Modern, patient-centered design

Main Entrance that faces Main Street improving accessibility and wayfinding. In addition, a new dedicated Emergency Department covered pedestrian entrance as well as dedicated ambulance bay make finding and accessing the ED quick and easy. The design elements keep patients and families at the forefront, while honoring our community. These new, modern designs pay homage to the natural beauty of our island, our working waterfront, rugged coastline, and scenic national park.
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Sustainability

Infrastructure, built to last >

Infrastructure, built to last

Thanks to our construction partners at Landry French and SMRT, our Campus Improvement project is modern, climate-resilient, and future-focused. The future we’re building is anchored by our new sustainable, climate resilient Central Utility Plant, made possible through the visionary leadership and generosity of The Manton Foundation and The Wilbur & Hilda Glenn Family Foundation, joined by the powerful support of the Davis Family Foundation, Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation, and Lunder Foundation. This transformational upgrade expands our capacity, reduces our carbon footprint, and decreases reliance on fossil fuels. With its completion in 2025, MDI Hospital has taken a bold step toward a greener, more resilient future, ensuring safe, reliable care for our community in every season, for generations to come.
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See the Future Taking Shape

Main Entrance

Emergency Waiting Area

Main Entrance Lobby

Ambulance Bay

Main Entrance

ED Interior Lobby

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Why I Give

“This hospital has been there for the people I love when it mattered most. I’m not just supporting this campaign, I’m investing in my community and the island I call home.”
Kimberly Swan

Resident, Business Owner, Campaign Chair

“MDI Hospital is a cornerstone of what makes MDI a community. Serving as a Critical Access Hospital and providing first-class healthcare to all who live, work, and visit MDI.”
Dean Read

Resident, MDI Hospital Board of Trustees

“As a part of a lively, multi-generational family, it’s reassuring to have a hospital nearby. There are many reasons to support MDI Hospital, but for me it comes down to one: community.”
Lissa Hodder

Resident, Friend of MDI Hospital

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Make a Difference Today

For more than a century, MDI Hospital has cared for our island community, and you are part of that legacy. When you give, you help ensure world-class care is here for your family, your neighbors, and generations to come.

A Healthy Community Starts with Your Support

Your gift helps ensure that there is access to top-quality, compassionate healthcare on MDI all year long.

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Be Part of Something Bigger

MDI Hospital has always been more than a building. It’s where our community finds strength, compassion, and care when it matters most.

Healthcare needs are growing, and rural hospitals like ours face real challenges. But we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to invest in the care, compassion, and connection that define this hospital.

This campaign is about keeping high-quality, local care close to home—for our neighbors, our health, and our future. Now is the time to act. Your support today will help secure the care we all rely on, for generations to come.

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