Investing in the Future of Local Healthcare: The Bangor Savings Bank Foundation Gives $100,000 to MDI Hospital’s Campus Improvement Project

BAR HARBOR, ME — Mount Desert Island (MDI) Hospital is honored to celebrate a generous $100,000 gift from The Bangor Savings Bank Foundation in support of its Campus Improvement Project. This significant investment will help fund critical improvements to MDI Hospital’s main campus, ensuring that high-quality, compassionate care remains accessible to the people of the MDI region for generations to come.

“For more than 170 years, Bangor Savings Bank has been committed to helping Maine communities thrive,” said Christina Maguire, President and CEO of MDI Hospital. “This generous gift is not only an investment in our hospital, but also an investment in the health, safety, and resilience of our community. The Bangor Savings Bank Foundation’s support will help us create a modern, patient-focused campus designed to meet the evolving healthcare needs of our families, neighbors, and visitors.”

The Campus Improvement Project, a part of the Building Our Future campaign, will provide essential upgrades to emergency and surgical services, expand access to specialty care, and enhance patient comfort and privacy. Improvements to the hospital’s facilities will give care teams the space, tools, and technology they need to deliver lifesaving care when it matters most.

“Strong, healthy communities require access to high-quality, compassionate care. The Bangor Savings Bank Foundation is proud to support Mount Desert Island Hospital in its work to provide exceptional healthcare and enhance the well-being of the community,” said Gavin Robinson, SVP, Community Relations Manager and Public Finance Officer at Bangor Savings Bank. “As a Foundation, we are committed to investing in the health of our region to help ensure a resilient, vibrant future.”

“This gift is a testament to what can be achieved when community members and organizations come together with a shared vision,” said Michelle Smith, Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of MDI Hospital. “The Bangor Savings Bank Foundation’s generosity will ensure that the healthcare resources our island communities rely on remain strong, sustainable, and resilient, for years to come.”

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 on Wednesday, August 27, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Bar Harbor Club. Admission is free, but space is limited. To RSVP, please visit mdihospital.org/communitycelebration.

 

“It’s such a beautiful race,” she said. “The scenery is breathtaking, and the crowd energy is amazing. My mom has come up both years to cheer me on, which also makes it really special.” Whether she’s racing along the island’s winding roads or venturing into Acadia’s trails, Caitlin has found that being outdoors recharges her and deepens her appreciation for the intersection between health, resilience, and nature, a passion that has inspired her next step.

After residency completion this year, Caitlin is pursuing a fellowship in Wilderness Medicine, a field that perfectly blends her love for the outdoors with her dedication to emergency care. “Working at MDI Hospital has been an example of the merger between helping people in challenging environments and working closely in nature that I hope to experience during fellowship,” she said.

Reflecting on her time at MDI Hospital, Caitlin expressed deep gratitude for the people and experiences that have shaped her journey. “I plan to use the skills I have learned across my rotations at MDI Hospital going forward into my medical career so that I can provide great patient-centered care,” she said. “I will also remember the wonderful people I have met and cared for here who have helped shape my medical training to date.”

Whether running along the rugged coastline or responding to patients in the ED, Caitlin has found that MDI offers the perfect mix of challenge, inspiration, and community. It’s no surprise that for her, coming back to Mount Desert Island felt less like returning to a rotation, and more like coming home.

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