Mount Desert Island Hospital wishes to thank the community for the thoughtful questions, stories, and concerns shared in recent weeks regarding the closure of the hospital’s Labor and Delivery unit amid declining birth rates.
In response to community inquiries, the hospital developed an online FAQ page to address the most common questions and provide clarity about the closure and its impact. The FAQ has been available since the day of the initial announcement and has been regularly updated as additional questions have been received.
MDI Hospital encourages all community members seeking information or clarification to visit the FAQ page at https://www.mdihospital.org/labor-delivery-closure-faq-page/
While the decision to close the Labor and Delivery unit amid declining birth rates is firm, Mount Desert Island Hospital remains dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of the island community and to providing high-quality care across its services.