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Down East Community Hospital (DECH) is a 25-bed acute care hospital located in Downeast Maine with inpatient and outpatient services. It offers pediatric care as part of its integrated health system, along with medical, surgical, obstetric/gynecologic, emergency, and orthopedic services. DECH provides specialty services not commonly found in a small rural hospital, including orthopedics, urology, ENT, surgical podiatry, and pain management, supported by a strong family practice presence with clinics in Machias, East Machias, Milbridge, and Jonesport. The hospital emphasizes quality, patient safety, and patient satisfaction. Note: The provided address information centers on DECH in Machias (HQ) and does not list a Bar Harbor location. If you’re seeking pediatric care specifically in Bar Harbor, you may want to check nearby facilities or the DECH clinics to confirm if there is a Bar Harbor pediatric site or consider their Machias-area pediatric services.

Summary: MDI Hospital (Mount Desert Island Health) is a nonprofit, independent healthcare network based in Bar Harbor, Maine, serving Mount Desert Island and surrounding Hancock County communities. Established in 1897, it includes a hospital, health centers, and affiliated services (Birch Bay Village) with a mission to provide compassionate care and strengthen community health. The organization operates 5 U.S. locations, led by President/CEO Christina Maguire, and has a staff of ~124 employees. Services focus on general healthcare, primary care, women's health (including breast health), emergency care, orthopedics, and medical imaging. For pediatrics specifically, the hospital’s pediatric care would be integrated within primary care and emergency services offered across its Bar Harbor facilities and network. Contact: mary.parham@mdihospital.org or media@mdihospital.org.