MDI Hospital Health & Wellness Fall Fair: A Day of Free Health Screenings, Flu Shots, and More!
Southwest Harbor, ME — MDI Hospital is excited to announce the second of two annual Health & Wellness Fairs taking place on Saturday, October 18, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Pemetic Elementary School in Southwest Harbor, ME. This community event is designed to promote healthy living with a variety of free health screenings, flu shots, and wellness resources.
The fair will feature a range of vendors and health services, including the Southwest Harbor Chamber, Mount Desert Nursing Association, Healthy Acadia, Happy Hearts Homecare, A&B Natural Foods, Adult Education, Alcoholics Anonymous, Birch Bay Retirement Village, Harbor House, Southwest Harbor Police Department, Southwest Harbor Bicycle, Cologuard, Southwest Harbor Fire Department, Maine Federation of Farmer’s Markets, Cahoon Care Associates, Growing Wild Wellness, Music Therapy, and Nutrition & Body Composition.
There will be flu shots available as well as blood pressure cuffs. There are also items to be raffled and door prizes!
This family-friendly event is open to all community members, whether you’re looking to take charge of your health, learn more about healthy habits, or simply enjoy a day out with friends and neighbors. No registration is required.
Location: Pemetic Elementary School, Southwest Harbor, ME
Date and Time: Saturday, October 18, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Come for the health tips, stay for the fun, and take-home helpful wellness resources! For more information, contact Mary Parham at mary.parham@mdihospital.org.
“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.
