Understanding Menopause: Expert Panel on Care and Support

January 27, 2026 | 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Lisa Stewart Women’s Health Center, Bar Harbor

Join us for an informative and engaging panel discussion on menopause, featuring MDI Hospital providers Kara Dwight, OBGYN; Linda Crowell, FNP; and Natasha Neal, DO, MPH. This moderated conversation will explore what menopause really looks like, from common signs and symptoms to the physical, emotional, and lifestyle changes many experience during this stage of life.

RSVP for this event, online or in-person at the Lisa Stewart Women’s Health Center using this link.

View the full flyer here.

Emergency & First Response: Lifesaving Partnerships in Action

October 21, 2025 | 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Southwest Harbor Public Library

When emergencies strike, quick and coordinated action can mean the difference between life and death. Join us for a panel discussion about how our community’s emergency responders work together to save lives. Panelists include Damian Flowers, MD, Medical Director of MDI Hospital’s Emergency Department; Bill Cyr, Chief Operating Officer for LifeFlight of Maine; John Lennon, Bar Harbor Fire Department Deputy Chief; and Steven Powell, Deputy Chief Ranger for Acadia National Park.

The full audio recording can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3M_OAh5on8 unfortunately the library’s camera’s did not record but all the audio was captured. Photos of the event are included in the link above.

Regenerative Medicine: Using Your Body to Treat Chronic Illness

July 28, 2025 | 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Northeast Harbor Library

Discover how your body’s own healing power can help treat chronic pain, arthritis, scars, and more. Join Dr. Mark Kandutsch for a fascinating look at how fat transfer and platelet-rich plasma—using your own tissue—can support recovery and rejuvenation. These in-office treatments tap into natural stem cells and growth factors, offering a low-tech, medication-free approach to healing and wellness.

In case you missed it, here is the link for Dr. Kandutsch’s talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dzkw4fUt25w 

New Approaches to Cancer Prevention & Treatment: Dr. Edward J Benz Jr.

August 11, 2025 | 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Northeast Harbor Library

Dr. Edward J. Benz Jr., President/CEO Emeritus of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an internationally recognized clinical hematologist and an active NIH-funded investigator. Dr. Benz is also Director Emeritus and Principal Investigator of Dana-Farber/Harvard Center Center.

In case you missed it, here is the link to Dr. Benz’s talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zp7jUR8vZVQ