About This Grant:
Mount Desert Island Hospital (MDIH) is establishing a scholarship program to provide free screening mammograms for uninsured, underinsured, or economically disadvantaged women who do not qualify for other financial assistance programs. Our service area has the highest incidence of breast cancer in Maine, as well as lower screening rates than the state average. This project is designed to address these concerning trends, while removing identified financial barriers to preventive breast health screening. The proposed program builds on MDIH's commitment to health equity by ensuring that all women ages 40–74 have full access to breast cancer screening mammograms, regardless of their financial circumstances.
For more information about Mount Desert Island Hospital, please visit: https://www.mdihospital.org/
MAINE CANCER FOUNDATION GRANTS TO THIS ORGANIZATION:
| Year | Grant Title | Category | Amount | Grant Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Expanding Access to Screening Mammography in Maine's Downeast District | Breast Cancer | $80,000 | Mount Desert Island Hospital |
| 2025 | Refining and Improving the Tobacco Treatment and Prevention Program at Mount Desert Island Hospital | Tobacco | $16,049 | Mount Desert Island Hospital |
| 2023 | Establishing a Tobacco Treatment and Prevention Program at Mount Desert Island Hospital | Tobacco | $12,966 | Mount Desert Island Hospital |
| 2017 | Establishing a Patient Navigator Program at Mount Desert Island Hospital | Patient Navigation, Patient Support, Screening | $161,614 | Mount Desert Island Hospital |