First National Bank Donates $250,000 to Improve Community Health
BAR HARBOR, ME—Mount Desert Island Hospital is honored to celebrate a generous $250,000 gift from First National Bank to the hospital’s Campus Improvement Project. This significant investment in the health and well-being of the MDI region will help fund critical improvements to MDI Hospital’s main campus, including a new modernized, climate-resilient Emergency Department designed to deliver lifesaving care when it matters most.
“For more than a century, First National Bank and MDI Hospital have stood side by side as community pillars,” said Christina Maguire, President and CEO of MDI Hospital. “This generous gift is not only a reflection of that longstanding partnership, it is an investment in the health of our families, our neighbors, and the generations to come.”
The Campus Improvement Project will expand and modernize MDI Hospital’s Emergency Department, main entrance, and ambulance bay to improve service for year-round residents, seasonal residents, and visitors. The upgrades are designed to expand access to critical care, improve emergency response times, and provide care teams with the space and tools they need to save lives every day.
“The bond created over 100 years ago between MDI Hospital and First National Bank is as solid as it has ever been,” said Tony McKim, President and CEO of The First. “As medicine and treatment have evolved, so has MDI Hospital as a delivery channel for health and wellness. We are proud to support our local hospital and look forward to the next 100 years.”
“This milestone gift is community in action,” said Oka Hutchins, Director of Advancement at MDI Hospital. “It reflects First National Bank’s enduring belief in the power of kindness—and their commitment to keeping compassionate, expert care close to home, now and for the future.”
Members of the public are invited to learn more about the Campus Improvement Project and celebrate this community-wide effort at MDI Hospital’s Community Celebration and Building Our Future Campaign Launch 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.