Center Theatre to host ‘Tick Talk’ with Lyme disease specialist on Tuesday evening

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Thanks to the generosity of Hometown Health Centers, the Center Theatre is hosting Lyme disease specialist Dr. Bea Szantyr at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25. Dr. Szantyr’s “Tick Talk” is an informative look at ticks, the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi which causes Lyme disease, the incidence of Lyme disease in Maine, the difficulties of medical diagnosis, and steps to take to protect oneself and family.

Dr. Szantyr graduated magna cum laude in an honors curriculum with a Bachelor of Science in biology from Fordham University in Bronx, N.Y.. She received her Doctorate in Medicine from the University of Connecticut and completed an internship and residency in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at St. Louis University Hospitals and Cardinal Glennon Memorial Hospital for Children.

She is board-certified in both internal medicine and pediatrics, a member of the American College of Physicians and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Szantyr’s exploration of Lyme disease and other chronic debilitating illnesses began over 20 years ago and now consists of thousands of hours in related activities. She is a member of the Vector Borne Disease Workgroup in the state of Maine, as well as a member of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society. Dr. Szantyr also serves as Medical Advisor for MaineLyme; a Maine-based nonprofit formed in 2010 that is dedicated to decreasing the prevalence of Lyme and related tick-borne diseases in Maine through awareness, prevention, education, and advocacy.

The Center Theatre is located at 20 East Main Street. More information on the Tick Talk, sponsored by Hometown Health Centers, can be found at www.centertheatre.org or by calling the theatre at 564-8943.

The Center Theatre is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing affordable entertainment, arts, and education to the community.