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Thursday, March 27, 2025MDI Hospital to Close Labor and Delivery Unit Amid Declining Birth Rates: (3/27/2025)
MDI Hospital to Close Labor and Delivery Unit Amid Declining Birth Rates Only 9 babies delivered in 2025: hospital pivots to sustainable maternal health support Bar Harbor, ME — MDI Hospital announced today that it will close its Labor and Delivery Unit effective July 1st, citing a dramatic decline in births. The difficult decision comes after a comprehensive review of patient safety, staff readiness, and long-term viability. In 2024, only 32 babies were born at MDI Hospital. In 2025, that number has
