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April 2015

In This IssueFoundation News ......................................... 2

Genetic Testing Provides Insight into Cancer Risk .................................................... 3

Hospitals Among Top 1% in the Nation .................................... 3

Rehabilitation Services and Wellness Center on the Move ...................................... 4

Autism Navigator Links Families with Appropriate Care and Support ................... 4

2014 Community Benefit Report ......... 5-12

Auxiliary Celebrates 65 Years of Caring and Millions of Dollars of Sharing ............13

The Stroke Ability Fair Aims to Enhance and Maximize Quality of Life ....................13

Physician List ...............................................14

Map ...............................................................15

Calendar of Events ......................................16

2016 marks our 100th anniversary. Share your

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2016 marks Lee Memorial Health System’s 100th anniversary. Share your stories, photos or memories

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The valves of the human heart work together, much like a well-oiled machine. Sometimes, usually because of advancing age, the valves can malfunction, leading to conditions and disease of the heart, including aortic valve stenosis.

“Aortic stenosis occurs when the valves, which maintain blood flow through the heart, become thickened or stiff and fuse together,” says cardiothoracic surgeon Paul DiGiorgi, M.D. “When this occurs, the inflexible valve leads to a narrowing of the valve, which in turn limits blood flow. This is a serious condition that can become fatal if not treated.”

As cardiothoracic surgeons Dr. DiGiorgi, Randall Buss, M.D., George Comas, M.D., and Brian Hummel, M.D., specialize in treatment of the heart and chest cavity. They work as team to help patients overcome cardiac issues.

Aortic valve stenosis is one of the most common conditions the team treats. “We see many patients with this condition because we live in an area with a large senior population,” Dr. Buss says.

Symptoms of aortic valve disease include:• Fatigue• Lossofenergy• Swellingoftheankles• Heartpalpitations• Shortnessofbreath• Chestpain

“Some patients have numerous signs and symptoms, while others have minor symptoms and do not think they need medical attention,” Dr. Hummel says. “It’s important to see a primary care physician for seniors who have any of these symptoms to help determine if a cardiologist is necessary.” An echocardiogram helps determine if a patient is a candidate for surgery.

If a patient needs surgery, the options include aortic valve repair and aortic valve replacement. “If we determine that surgery is necessary to clear the blockage, we use the best approach for each patient, based on age, physical condition and severity of the disease,” Dr. Comas says. “We use a minimally invasive approach. We utilize the latest technology, including the use of TAVR (transcatheter aortic valve replacement), which is designed for the most frail patients, who would not survive any other approach.”

Using TAVR, physicians make very small incisions in the chest, and enter through a large artery in the chest

or through the tip of the left ventricle (the apex), which is known as the transapical approach. This minimally invasive surgical procedure repairs the valve without removing the old, damaged valve.

“The TAVR approach offers hope to patients who have limited options,” Dr. Comas says. “This technology allows our team to extend the life of elderly patients, giving them back the freedom to pursue an active life.”

The team dedicates it’s time to repairing and replacing issues related to the most serious cardiology conditions. TheyrecentlyjoinedLeeMemorialHealthSystemasstaffphysicians. This partnership further enhances patient care and gives people in the community another reason to stay inSouthwestFloridaforcardiaccare.

“After practicing here for so many years, we are excited to bepartofLeeMemorialHealthSystem,”Dr.DiGiorgisays.“We look forward to serving the community now and in the future.”

Randall Buss, M.D.

George Comas, M.D.

Paul DiGiorgi, M.D.

Brian Hummel, M.D.

Cardiothoracic SurgeryLee Physician Group9981 S. HealthPark DriveSuite 120Fort Myers, FL 33908239-343-6341

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Southwest Florida’s kids need heroes –lots of them – to help us build thenew Golisano Children’s Hospital.

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All are invited to attend the first-ever Luau of Life event set for Saturday evening, April 11 at the Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center in downtown Fort Myers. Event proceeds will help young patients served by Barbara’s Friends – Golisano Children’s Hospital Cancer Fund and the Children’s Oncology Group (COG).

Partygoers will enjoy a wonderful evening of Polynesian and tropical fun, including a delicious traditional menu. Tropical ambiance will abound at the casual, yet upscale event that offers attendees all the best of Polynesia, including traditional hula and fire dancing—authentic right down to the costuming. A special stage production of Blue Hawaii, including a tribute to the King himself—Elvis Presley—will make the evening one that will not soon be forgotten.

Sponsorships and tables are still available with ticket prices at $150 per person or $250 per couple. Visit www.luauoflife.com or email [email protected] or

[email protected] for complete information and to register online. For information by phone, call Bill Haggett at 239-699-8318 or Lee Memorial Foundation at 239-343-6950

Celebrate 65 Years of Caring and Millions of Dollars of Sharing on April 25!

Everyone is welcome to come out and celebrate Lee Memorial Auxiliary’s 65th Anniversary on April 25 at Lexington Country Club in Fort Myers.

Join major sponsors, Lee Memorial Health System Foundation, LeeSar, Lexington Country Club and O’Brien Auto Group for a wonderful evening.

Since their founding in 1950, the Lee Memorial Auxiliary has contributed more than $7.3 million to fund education, technology, equipment and programs/projects to help Lee Memorial patients and our community.

Guests will enjoy great food and drink, wonderful company and entertainment by Mark & Clark – the Original Piano Twins Duo, with singing and comedy. Plus, everyone in attendance will have the chance to bid on fantastic auction packages.

Tickets are $125 per person with proceeds earmarked to help cancer patients at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida and patients served by Lee Memorial’s Arts in Healthcare Program, continuing a caring Auxiliary tradition that has helped thousands of Southwest Florida residents.

To purchase your tickets for this special evening, call Lee Memorial Auxiliary president Phil Fortin at 239-482-5673 or Tommie Schott at 239-225-7518. You can also purchase tickets online by visiting www.LeeMemorial.org/go/auxiliary.

Luau of Life Set for April 11

Helps Young Cancer Patients

Tee-ming Up Fore Kidz Golf Event Set for May 16

Kayden Sellick, along with major sponsor Stock Development, invites you to help build a healthy future for

local children by coming out to the Tee-ming Up Fore Kidz Golf Outing at The Club at Olde Cypress in Naples on May 16.

Funds are being raised to honor Kayden Sellick, a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit survivor who spent 137 days in the unit. Sponsorships, entry fees and donations will support young Collier County patients who receive care from Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida.

Numerous sponsorship opportunities are still available with individual golf spots starting at just $200.

Visit www.LeeMemorial.org/Teeming for complete details and to register online or contact Matt Sellick at [email protected] or 239-825-9499 for more information.


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Genetic Testing Provides Insight into Cancer RiskKnowing our family medical history provides valuable insight into our own future health concerns and conditions. Many conditions, including certain cancers, have genetic components that warrant more proactive screening and care.

“Breast, ovarian, endometrial and colon cancer are examples of cancers caused by a genetic mutation that is passed down through families,” explains Samith Sandadi, M.D., gynecologic oncologist. “If there are multiple cases of these cancers noted when exploring the family history, then we recommend genetic testing to identify whether harmful, defective genes are present.”

The BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 genetic mutations dramatically increasetheriskofbreastandovariancancer;whileLynchsyndrome increases the risk of endometrial and colon cancer. “BRCA, for example, is an autosomal dominant gene, which means each child of an individual with a BRCA 1 or BRCA 2 mutation has a 50 percent chance of inheriting the mutation,” Dr. Sandadi says.

“Genetic testing is beneficial for someone who has already been diagnosed with cancer, as well as his or her family members,” says Mary Ann Orlang, RN, clinical nurse specialist and genetic counselor at the Regional Cancer Center. “It gives patients the power to actively participate in the treatment and management of their disease, as well as future surveillance and available risk-reducing medications andprocedures.Forfamilymembers,genetictestingisagiftof knowledge. If a woman tests positive for the BRCA gene orLynchsyndrome,thenshehasthepowertobeproactiveabout screening, cancer prevention and risk reduction.”

Dr. Sandadi says women who go through genetic testing and find out that they have the genetic mutation have choices. “Women may choose to have a mastectomy or a risk-reducing removal of the ovaries and tubes,” he says. “Or, they begin screenings earlier and more frequently than the

general guidelines suggest. It is important to consult with your physician and discuss your options with your family because having the genetic mutation doesn’t guarantee that you will get cancer—it does increase the risk.”

Before proceeding with genetic testing, Mary Ann counsels patients. “I ask the patient about his or her family history and draw a family pedigree,” she explains. “I look at prevalence of certain types of ‘related’ cancers in the family. I look at risk factors that are present and determine whether genetic testing is recommended. Before testing, I also make sure that the patient is well informed about the test, its implications, limitations, risks and benefits.”

Genetic testing is a personal decision that arms us with valuable information and allows us to make choices to prevent or reduce the risk of certain cancers.

Mary Ann Orlang uses National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines to identify high-riskpatients.ExamplesoffactorsthattriggergenetictestingforBRCAorLynchsyndrome include:• Known mutation in the family•Familyhistoryofbreastorovariancancer• Personal history of early onset breast

cancer—diagnosed at 45 years of age or younger

•Firstorseconddegreemalerelativediagnosed with breast cancer

• Personal history of breast cancer diagnosed at 50 years of age or younger plus family history

• Personal history of breast or pancreatic cancer at any age plus family history

• Personal history of ovarian cancer• Being of the Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry• Endometrial cancer diagnosis before

age 50•Familymembersdiagnosedwith

endometrial or colorectal cancer prior to the age of 50

• History of inflammatory bowel disease• Multiple polyps•FamilyhistoryofLynchsyndrome

mutation

Samith Sandadi, M.D.Florida Gynecologic Oncology8931 Colonial Center DriveSuite 400Fort Myers, FL 33905239-334-6626

Hospitals Among Top 1% in the NationTwo Years in a RowHealthParkMedicalCenterandLeeMemorialHospitalonceagainreceivedimpressiverecognition when the hospitals were included in Healthgrades list of America’s 50 Best Hospitals™. This distinction places these hospitals in the top 1 percent of the more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide that were evaluated by Healthgrades, a leading online resource for comprehensive consumer information about physicians and hospitals.

To be eligible for this honor, our hospitals had to show superior performance in clinical outcomes for patients in the Medicare population across a broad spectrum of the most common inpatient conditions and procedures. These quality measures also needed be consistent, as a hospital cannot be named one of the 50 Best Hospitals without earning the Healthgrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence™ for at least six consecutive years.

“Wearesoproudofthisdistinguishedhonor,”saysJimNathan,president,LeeMemorialHealthSystem. “To be recognized in the top 1 percent of hospitals in the nation is very impressive, and quite an achievement. This honor—and all of the Healthgrades recognitions and awards that our hospitals have earned through the years—are tangible examples of our commitment to constant improvement and our dedication to compassionate care. Our team of health care professionals deserves the recognition because they make a difference every day and night—their caring attitudes affect the quality of care we provide.”

Each year, Healthgrades evaluates the performance of more than 4,500 hospitals across the nation in 36 procedures and conditions. No hospital can opt-in or opt-out of being evaluated, and no hospital pays to be evaluated. Through their website—www.Healthgrades.com—consumers can compare hospitals and review objective measures of performance.

ToseealistofallLeeMemorialHealthSystemhospital’sHealthgradesawards,honorsanddistinctions,gotowww.LeeMemorial.org/Awards/Healthgrades.asp.

This distinction places these hospitals in the top 1 percent of

the more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide that were evaluated by Healthgrades, a leading online

resource for comprehensive consumer information about

physicians and hospitals.


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3rdAnnualHead/NeckCancer:AHardThing to Swallow 5K Run & 2-Mile WalkHead and neck cancer is diagnosed in more than 50,000 people in the U.S. each year. It is preventable and treatable.

Allfundsraisedfromthisrun/walkareusedlocallytohelpheadandneckcancerpatients,andtoconductheadandneckcancerscreeningsinSouthwestFlorida.

9:30 a.m., April 11Lakes Regional Park, 7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort MyersFor more information, call 239-936-3756 or visit www.21stCenturyCare.org.

AutismNavigatorLinksFamilieswithAppropriate Care and SupportAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that affects social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, and involves restricted interests and repetitive behaviors. Bridging all racial, ethnic and socioeconomic groups, ASD affects 1 in 68 children in the United States, and is almost five times more common in boys. ASD is usually diagnosed between 18 months and 4 years of age.

A diagnosis of ASD can leave many parents and families with questions, concerns and anxieties about treatment, therapy and supportive resources. Thanks to the Naples Children & Education Foundation,foundersoftheNaplesWinterWineFestival,familiesin Collier County have someone to help navigate this difficult diagnosis. Tara Tallaksen is the autism navigator at Golisano Children’sHospitalofSouthwestFlorida’sPediatricSpecialtyClinicin Naples.

“I am here to help families in any way I can after an ASD diagnosis,” Tara says. “It can be anything and everything from helping with insurance to connecting families with resources and empowering parents to be advocates for their child.”

Since joining Golisano Children’s Hospital in August, Tara has spent a significant amount of time compiling resources for families. “Forparents,thereissomuchtoconsider,”shesays.“So,wehavegathered resources that parents may not have even thought about—everything from therapy services to summer camps, dentists, gymnastics and even where to get a haircut.”

Tara also connects parents and families through support groups, which provide trainings, teach coping strategies and allow families to network. “Right now we have three support group meetings—one at the Naples YMCA, one at House of Gaia and one at Highlands Elementary School,” Tara says. “The meetings are two hours long, which provide time for trainings offered by the Center for Autism andRelatedDisability(CARD)andtheFloridaDiagnostic&LearningResourceSystem(FDLRS),andguestspeakers,aswellastime for supportive networking. We also try to make the meetings as attractive as possible and remove any barriers for families, so we offer free childcare and snacks.”

In her role, Tara also follows up every two weeks after a diagnosis to make sure that families are complying with the physician’s protocols and advice.

A child does not need to be a patient of a Golisano Children’s HospitalofSouthwestFloridaphysiciantomakeanappointmentorreceivesupportfromTara.Formoreinformationortoscheduleameeting, call 239-254-4270.

Golisano Children’s Hospital is seeking support for an autism navigatorinFortMyersthatwillserveallofSouthwestFlorida.Ifyouwouldliketohelp,contacttheLeeMemorialHealthSystemFoundationat239-343-6950.

If you are interested in more information about the support groups or would like to attend, please call 239-254-4270.

Wellness Centers April SpecialWith age comes wisdom!Seniors age 55 and older receive half-price enrollment at the Lee Memorial Health System Wellness Centers through the month of April.

Our special FIT series is

designed with seniors in mind. Classes include:• FIT Cardio• FIT Balance and Stretch• FIT Stretch• FIT Core • FIT Cycle

Wellness Center – Cape Coral609 SE 13th CourtCape Coral, FL 33990239-424-3220

Wellness Center – Fort Myers3114 Cleveland Ave.Fort Myers, FL 33901239-343-4980

FREE CANCER SCREENINGS

Just Say Ahhhh!Join the Regional Cancer Center, 21st Century C.A.R.E. and the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance for a free oral, head and neck cancer screening.

Ear,Nose&ThroatSpecialistsofFloridaoffersfreescreenings:

9 a.m.-12 p.m., April 1839 Barkley Circle, Fort MyersReservations required: 239-938-9301

Rehabilitation Services and Wellness Center on the MoveIn an effort to meet community needs, Outpatient Rehabilitation Services and theWellnessCenter–FortMyershasmovedtonewlocationjustblocksawayfromLeeMemorialHospital.

“Our new location, being right on U.S. 41, provides great visibility for our programs and easy access for patients and wellness members,” says Ray Cyr, director of Rehabilitation Services. “It is easily accessible to patients from the McGregor corridor, as well as directly from U.S. 41.”

The new center will have all the existing outpatient services that were available at the former location on Carrell Road, including physical, occupational and speech therapy, and will also be the home of some outstanding specialty rehabilitation programs, including:

• BalanceClinic• BalanceVestEvaluations• ConcussionRehabilitation• DriverRehabilitation• WheelchairEvaluations

• SpinePhaseIIIRehabilitation• FunctionalCapacityEvaluations• VitalStim®SwallowingProgram• LeeSilverman®andSpeakOut®

Voice Training

“Being integrated with a Wellness Center onsite will also be great for patients who need to continue training and lifestyle changes after formal rehabilitation is completed,” Ray says. “The transition from injury to wellness will be seamless and unique to our area. The new center has a bright, open and inviting feel, yet maintains a close family-like environment for our clients.”

The new center will also be home to new outpatient pediatric occupational, physical and speech therapy services. “This is amuch-neededlocation,”saysLisaEdwards,M.P.T.“Itwillbe our first Children’s Rehabilitation Center north of the HealthPark area. Our pediatric rehabilitation services will cater to the special needs of families. They will have their own entrance, waiting room, and specialty pediatric therapy gym, all new pediatric therapy equipment and treatment rooms geared specially for the child in need.”

The Wellness Center is still known for its fitness services, which are available to anyone who wants a gym experience with a staff of degreed fitness professionals.

“This move allows us to continue to offer a dual membership toourmembersofCapeCoralandFortMyers,”saysDianaRippl, director, Health and Wellness Integration. “The Wellness Centers not only encompass a fitness membership, but they offer members and non-members fitness assessments, exercise prescriptions, massage therapy, personal training and group exercise classes. With our location closer toLeeMemorialHospitalwehavemadeitmoreconvenientfor the health system employees to join us as we serve as the wellness bridge to the community.”

Wellness Center – Fort Myers 3114 Cleveland Ave. Fort Myers, FL 33907239-343-4980

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2014Community

Benefit Report

Devoted to Excellence in Health CareWe are Caring People, Caring for Our CommunityLee Memorial Health System has a long history of providing safe, high quality, leading-edge and compassionate care.

From one hospital—Lee Memorial Hospital—in 1916, we now encompass four acute care hospitals, two specialty hospitals and comprehensive health care services in facilities and office locations throughout Southwest Florida. Our team also has grown from two nurses to more than 11,500 employees, 1,300 community physicians and 4,500 volunteers and auxilians—your family members, neighbors and friends who make up your community health system.

With more than 1 million patient contacts each year, Lee Memorial Health System is the fourth largest public health system in the United States and one of the largest in Florida. We serve all patients regardless of their financial or insurance status, and we do all of this without the benefit of direct local community tax support.

In 2014, our total Community Benefit is valued at $285 million. We are able to fulfill our mission of meeting the health care needs and improving the health status of Southwest Florida by focusing on comprehensive, efficient and compassionate care delivery and by leveraging partnerships with a variety of important community organizations.

This 2014 community reports offers you a glimpse into some of the leading-edge services and programs that Lee Memorial Health System offers, and it highlights the ways we collaborate with our

partners to serve our community. It also shows for the first time in more than a decade a slight decline in the cost of charity care and the cost of unpaid Medicaid, which can be attributed to the improved economy, the implementation of the Affordable Care Act—and more people signing up for insurance—as well as our internal process improvements.

Every person on our team is vital to our success, and we wouldn’t be able to do what we do every day and night without their dedication to our mission and their devotion to excellent health care delivery. We are extremely proud of what we have accomplished through the years and look forward to continuing to competently and compassionately serve our community as caring people, caring for people.

Caring People,Caring for the Community

Sanford Cohen, M.D.Chairman, Board of DirectorsLee Memorial Health System

Jim NathanPresidentLee Memorial Health System


Annual Statement of Community Benefits by Hospital and System—2014

Lee Memorial Lee Memorial HealthPark Cape Coral Gulf Coast Health System Hospital Medical Center Hospital Medical Center

Cost of Charity Care for Low-Income Patients $46,929,194 $17,271,998 $9,362,571 $9,998,777 $10,295,849

Cost of Unpaid Medicaid $50,981,973 $11,867,529 $20,763,887 $7,891,828 $10,458,730

Cost of Unpaid Medicare and Other Government-Sponsored Programs $155,807,742 $35,557,132 $38,450,327 $33,303,359 $48,496,924

Total Value of Charity Care, Medicaid, Medicare and Other Government-Sponsored Programs $253,718,909 $64,696,659 $68,576,785 $51,193,964 $69,251,502

Cost of Providing Other Community Benefits $32,092,359 $8,023,090 $8,023,090 $8,023,090 $8,023,090

Total Charity Care, Government-Sponsored Programs and Other Community Benefits $285,811,269 $72,719,749 $76,599,875 $59,217,053 $77,274,592

Less the Benefit to Lee Memorial Health System of Taxes $56,740,369 $14,059,305 $14,934,015 $13,633,980 $14,113,069

Net Value of the 2014 Community Benefits $229,070,900 $58,660,444 $61,665,859 $45,583,074 $63,161,523

Research Benefits the CommunityLee Memorial Health System is devoted to treating patients today and in the future. Part of the future vision involves research into new technologies and cures for diseases and conditions that affect our local and global population.

Our pediatric oncology physicians and nurses are engaged in ongoing trials and studies that aim to reduce the number of children who get cancer and find cures and advanced treatments for those who are fighting the disease. A full-time position, not related to cancer, is devoted to supporting research projects. An Institutional Review Committee, which includes clinical representatives throughout the system, participated in more than 150 research projects in 2014.

American Heart AssociationLee Memorial Health System supports the American Heart Association efforts through a number of programs and initiatives, including the annual Heart Ball, Wear Red Day, National Walking Day, My Heart My Life—a comprehensive platform for healthy lifstyles; and through ongoing community programs aimed at reducing the number of deaths from heart disease by 20% by 2020. This partnership includes a focus on workplace wellness through the Fit-Friendly Employer designation. More than 40 employers in Southwest Florida, including

Lee Memorial Health System, have achieved gold and platinum status for workplace wellness, with more businesses scheduled to sign on to the program in the next year.

Other Nonprofit PartnersMembers of our senior leadership and staff volunteer their time and talents to local nonprofit organizations, including:

Healthy Lee

Foundation for Lee County Schools

Harry Chapin Food Bank

Hodges University

Horizon Council

Chambers of Commerce

United Way

Bob Janes Triage

American Heart Association

March of Dimes

YMCA

This donated time translates into a healthier community and keeps Lee Memorial Health System employees in touch with the heart of Southwest Florida.

Lee Memorial Health System employees celebrate annual Wear Red Day at HealthPark Medical Center to raise awareness of heart disease.

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2014 Community Benefit Report

Healthy Lee: Collaborating for Community Health Healthy Lee began in 2007 when Lee Memorial Health System recruited and convened 38 community leaders to help improve the health of our residents and health care delivery in Lee County. Originally known as Community Health Visioning 2017, this group engaged 4,000 residents in surveys, focus groups and town hall meetings to establish priorities for improving our community’s health.

When our 2011 Community Health Needs Assessment showed that obesity was increasing and contributing to major health problems in Lee County, the group shifted the focus to healthy lifestyles and changed the name to Healthy Lee. Now, with a Steering Committee of 54 leaders and a community collaboration of grassroots organizations, Healthy Lee has a distribution list of nearly 300 active participants and organizations and a community website—www.HealthyLee.com—to support ongoing engagement with individuals, families, businesses and organizations throughout the county.

The goals of Healthy Lee are to collaborate with community partners to improve our community’s health and to create a culture of healthy lifestyles for people of all ages.

Under the umbrella of Healthy Lee, there are a number of best practice programs that are successfully helping the residents of Lee County. Examples include:

5210A prescription for healthy habits for children, 5210 stands for:

• 5 fruits and veggies daily

• No more than 2 hours of screen time per day

• At least 1 hour of physical activity every day

• 0 sugary beverages

This blueprint for healthy habits is available for parents and families through local pediatricians’ offices, schools and day cares. More information is available at www.HealthyLee.com and also through local pediatrician offices.

It’s All About YouThis free, six-week, research-based chronic disease management program was developed by Kate Lorig, Ph.D., from Stanford University. It’s All About You empowers patients and helps improve health, well-being and self-confidence by focusing on decision-making, action-planning/goal-setting and problem-solving. The program—which is open to anyone 18 years of age or older who is living with a chronic health condition—is offered through Lee Memorial Health System’s Lee Health Solutions, in partnership with local community agencies and businesses and supported in part by a grant from the Southwest Florida Community Foundation.

Bob Janes Triage CenterThe Bob Janes Triage Center & Low Demand Shelter provides an alternative to incarceration for low level or nonviolent offences or inappropriate emergency department utilization for people with addictions or mental illness who otherwise would face jail time and no treatment. The Triage Center is staffed by The Salvation Army with support from medical and behavioral health professionals on the campus of SalusCare. Lee Memorial Health System provides financial support. In 2014, the center served 563 unduplicated people. Since the center opened in 2008, it has enabled a 46 percent reduction in arrests for low level offenders with mental health needs. The center was recognized with the 2014 National Hospital Charitable Service Award from Jackson Healthcare and the first Unite Award from Myers, Brettholz & Company, PA on behalf of the United Way and the Southwest Florida Community Foundation.

Horizon Council Healthcare TaskforceThe Horizon Council is a public-private partnership for economic development. Among other initiatives, the council focuses on workplace wellness as an important quality of life and economic development effort. In 2014, more than 150 businesses participated in the Horizon Council Workplace Wellness Summit to learn more about implementing an effective workplace wellness program. Lee Memorial Health System plays an important role in teaching businesses how to improve their employees’ health. All conference materials are available on the Healthy Lee website for continued access by the business community; and another summit is planned for 2015.

We CareThrough this partnership with community physicians, medically needy, uninsured and unemployed people in our community get the specialty medical care they need. Physicians who participate in this program donate their services. We Care is administered by The Salvation Army in partnership with the Lee County Medical Society, United Way, Family Health Centers, Southwest Florida Community Foundation and Lee Memorial Health System. In 2014, 450 physicians volunteered their time serving 244 patients. The total value of donated care was $5.8 million, of which Lee Memorial Health System donated $3.8 million in services.

Outreach TeamA group of more than 50 Lee Memorial Health System clinical professionals and additional community partners present health fairs, lectures and other community events to share health-related information and perform on-site health screenings, ranging from blood pressure and blood sugar to vision, balance, skin cancer and more.

In order to measure the success of Healthy Lee initiatives through changes in population health, Healthy Lee gauges the health of the community every three years through the Community Health Needs Assessment. In 2014, the study found:

• Obesity rates dropped from 29.3% to 24.8%, which is better than the national and state averages, and better than the Healthy People 2020 goal—which is a 10-year agenda to improve the nation’s health

• Childhood obesity dropped from 31.6% to 20.7%

• People who meet physical activity recommendations increased from 40.9% to 50.1%

• Heart disease and stroke related deaths dropped by 29%

The entire Community Health Needs Assessment can be reviewed online at http://LeeCounty.HealthForecast.net

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Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida Partnerships Help Us Fulfill Our Mission

Lee Memorial Health System, on behalf of Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida, provides financial support and leadership involvement to collaborating partners. Examples include:

Autism SpeaksA national organization, Autism Speaks provides a variety of valuable resources—both printed and online—for families and medical professionals. As a partner with Autism Speaks, the Golisano Children’s Hospital pediatric neurology practice uses their materials to educate and support families. Additionally, in 2014, Lee Memorial Health System provided financial support for and employees participated in the organization’s fundraising walk—The Southwest Florida Walk Now for Autism.

March of Dimes Lee Memorial Health System and Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida have supported the March of Dimes’ March for Babies fundraising event for more than 15 years. We also support them through collaborative research efforts and initiatives, including the initiative to eliminate early elective deliveries before 39 weeks gestation. The partnership is a natural fit, as Golisano Children’s Hospital is home to the only Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) between Tampa and Miami and the Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Unit.

Foundation for Lee County Public Schools Lee Memorial Health System is an Honor Roll Summa Cum Laude sponsor of year-round foundation activities to target resources to students and teachers in the classrooms, including the STEM programming and Golden Apple Teacher Recognition Program. System leaders also sit on the foundation board to help direct those resources.

Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida Child Advocacy staff members partner with Lee County schools to provide education programs targeted to 5th graders, including Germaine the Germ Thing (hand washing) and Mission Nutrition (healthy eating habits). We also support the ArtSpeak Program for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

YMCAsGolisano Children’s Hospital is excited to partner with local YMCAs to bring healthy lifestyles to families through financial support, lecture series, events and free swimming lessons for those families in need. The Golisano Children’s Hospital’s Child Advocacy Program focuses on water safety and drowning prevention, which is why there is a special focus on swimming lessons.

Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida also provides financial support and partners with organizations—like the Harney Point Kiwanis for their KidsFest event and the Boys & Girls Club of Lee County for their Everyone Runs, Everyone Rides, Everyone Relaxes event—to bring bicycle safety, free bicycle helmets and other child advocacy initiatives to the community.

Caring for the CommunityHealth Professional EducationMany physicians, especially those who specialize in family practice, stay in the areas of the country where they completed their residency. By partnering with Florida State University, Lee Memorial Health System is involved in a medical residency program that aims to keep physicians in Southwest Florida.

The program currently has 13 residents, and could expand to 24 residents by 2017. “We are exploring the possibility of expanding the program as the need for more family practice physicians becomes apparent,” says program director, Gary Goforth, M.D. “Part of an expansion would include other (specialty) residencies.”

The program, which cares for all members of the family, from infants to seniors, has been a success. Residents complete 36-month rotations in a numbers of areas, including:

• Adult medicine

• Behavioral medicine

• Pediatrics

• Obstetrics and gynecology

• General surgery

• Practice management

• Community medicine

• Geriatrics

• Sports medicine

• Emergency medicine

• Dermatology

• Ophthalmology

• Ear, nose and throat

• Urology

• Orthopedics

• Critical care

• Neurology

• Cardiology

Nova Southeastern University student nurses celebrate the Easter season with patients and staff at Golisano Children’s Hospital during the annual Bunny Run.

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The program gives residents the exposure to a cross-section of the local community, but also gives patients an opportunity to choose a physician who will be in practice for many years to come.

“The residency program has already been successful,” Dr. Goforth says. “Several of the residents have already established roots in Southwest Florida and plan to make this their permanent home. That’s the goal of the program, which benefits the community long-term.”

For more information on the residency program, visit: www.tinyurl.com/FSUresidency

In addition to the residency program, Lee Memorial Health System employees have supervised 325,577 paid staff hours of clinical experience for 1,351 students from local colleges and universities. The value of these required internship-type programs is more than $19 million.

Areas of internships, practicums and educational programs include:

• Occupational therapy

• Physical therapy

• Physical therapy assistant

• Speech and language pathology

• Medical assistant

• Advanced registered nurse practitioner

• Licensed medical professional

• Licensed practical nurse

• Cardiovascular technician students

• Child Life interns

• Clinical education instructor

• Course for parish nurses

• ECC respiratory class

• Nursing students

• Student boot camp and self-study exam

• FGCU medical technologist student program

• FGCU mentor program

• FGCU nursing lecture - diabetes

• FGCU practicum and internship program

• FGCU training

• FGCU lab supervision

• Mentor doctor of nursing student

• Mentoring - Nova University and Sacred Heart University College of Education and Health Professions

• Master of social work student Internships

• Master of social work students and nursing students supervision

• Nova University and Florida Southwestern State College RN Education

• Nova University pharmacology I & II

• Nursing student clinical rotation –Cape Coral Institute of Technology

• Nursing student clinical rotation – FGCU

• Nursing student preceptors

• Pharmacy student rotation

• Precepting pharmacy interns

• Rehabilitation students

• Technician internship rotation - Heritage Institute and Cape Coral Institute of Technology

In addition to the residency program, the College of Health Professions and Social Work at Florida Gulf Coast University continues to increase programs with continued workforce shortages, including physical and occupational therapy, nursing and exercise science. The Doctor of Nursing Practice degree has been approved, and will replace the current Master of Science in Nursing with Primary Nurse Practitioner program.

At Florida Southwestern State College, opportunities to increase advancement activity for funding student scholarships and endowed chair/faculty positions exist, as well as maximizing class sizes in the nursing programs. Florida Southwestern is seeking to create more college credit certificates that are part of their current associate degree offerings.

Lee Community Healthcare, Inc.The Lee Physician Group United Way House clinics, which serve a diverse population, expanded in 2014. The locations in Dunbar, North Fort Myers and Cape Coral added new medical providers and support staff to meet an 11% increase in patient visits. Those clinics cared for 6,693 patients during 16,064 office visits, one-third of who would have otherwise gone to a Lee Memorial Health System emergency department to receive care for non-emergency conditions.

Use of the clinics avoided $1.4 million in unnecessary and inappropriate use of the emergency departments. In addition, the clinics helped patients manage chronic illnesses. In addition to reducing emergency department visits, the clinics helped patients manage chronic illnesses, resulting in a better quality of life. The 1,123 patients diagnosed with hypertension noted a decline in their blood pressure. Of those patients, 730 (65%) significantly reduced or ceased their use of medication. Under the direction of its 11-member board of directors application was made in 2014 to the Health Resources Services Administration for Lee Community Healthcare, Inc. to become a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike, with final approval received on Feb. 27, 2015.

2014-15 marked the fifth year that Lee Community Healthcare received a $1.5 million Low Income Pool Grant from the state of Florida for the fiscal year of July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015. This amount has remained unchanged for the duration of the grant. Of the $1.5 million in total funds received, Lee Memorial Health System provided a match of more than $400,000, which meant $1 million in “outside/new” grant dollars came to the system each year.

Lee Community Healthcare, Inc. Board of Directors

Dixie Lynn Blum, patient representative

Linda Brown, community representative

Adrianne E. Carr, patient representative

Alice H. Daniels, patient representative

Roberto Eguino, patient representative

Daniel Eveloff, community representative

Dr. William Glover, community representative

June Graham, patient representative

Cedric B. Hall, patient representative

Cliff Smith, community representative

Cathy Timuta, community representative


Lee Memorial Health System FSU Family Medicine Residency Program resident physician Elizabeth Midney, M.D., and preceptor Christina Cavanagh M.D., celebrate the program’s first Match Day.

Jim Nathan, President & CEO of Lee Memorial Health System, takes the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise awareness of the local ALS Clinic in Fort Myers.

Lee Community Healthcare-North Fort Myers Clinic


Patient Centered Medical HomeA Patient Centered Medical Home is not a place, but rather a model for care delivery that creates a partnership between you, your primary care physician and your health care team. The primary care physician’s office serves as the medical home—the hub—for all of your health care needs. This initiative started with Lee Community Healthcare to help at-risk patients play an active role in managing their health. The model was so successful, with documented decreases in chronic illnesses, it was duplicated in all Lee Physician Group primary care offices.

An innovative approach to care, the Patient Centered Medical Home uses evidence-based guidelines and technology—such as the electronic health record—to work with you to coordinate your care and focus on keeping you well. The goal of a Patient Centered Medical Home is to shift the focus of health care from treatment to prevention.

Lee Physician Group offices earned the recognition of being Patient Centered Medical Homes from the National Committee for Quality Assurance. This national program recognizes primary care practices that demonstrate the highest levels of coordinated and effective patient care, which helps provide reassurance that you are receiving the highest quality care. Earning this recognition requires that we meet the criteria of nine standard categories, including:

• Access and communication

• Patient tracking and registry functions

• Care management

• Patient self-management and support

• Electronic prescribing

• Test tracking

• Referral tracking

• Performance reporting and improvement

• Advanced electronic communication

Florida KidCareFor families struggling to get affordable health care for their children, KidCare is an easy option. The program offers health services to families who do not have health insurance.

“We usually get families involved when they come to the emergency department or through our outreach efforts,” says Kim Samuelson, KidCare supervisor for the Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. The program is available to families in all income brackets as long as they do not currently have insurance. The program covers children from ages 1-18 throughout the state. Kim works with families to determine their monthly cost for the program, based on their income and family size. The total number enrolled in 2014 was 3,366. All American citizens, as well as documented residents of other countries, may apply for the program.

“The goal of the program is to keep children healthy,” Kim says. “We want parents to seek medical help through regular checkups and through their family physician, instead of waiting until an illness escalates and then they end up in the emergency department. It helps keep children well, and when they are ill, helps them improve more quickly.”

The program employs a staff of eight application assistance specialists, who are available to help families throughout Lee County with Medicaid or Florida KidCare. Our program was ranked best in the state of Florida and Kim has earned the “Florida KidCare Trendsetter Award.”

The program covers children from ages 1-18

throughout the state.

Lee Memorial Health System FoundationLee Memorial Health System Foundation raises funds to support lifesaving programs for children and adults at Cape Coral Hospital, Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida, Gulf Coast Medical Center, HealthPark Medical Center, Lee Memorial Hospital, Regional Cancer Center and the Rehabilitation Hospital.

In 2014, The Foundation raised $13.8 million for Lee Memorial Health System and saw the total raised to build the new Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida reach $82 million since inception of the capital campaign supporting the project. Ground breaking for the project took place in April 2014, with expected completion scheduled for spring 2017.

During the fiscal year, Lee Memorial Health System Foundation distributed a total of $7.1 million to Lee Memorial Health System departments to support a myriad of services, including community health clinics, neonatal care, autism screening, graduate medical education, care coordination for at-risk mothers and infants,

palliative care, pediatric cancer treatment, diabetes education, adult cancer services, cystic fibrosis screening, caregiver support, counseling, educational scholarships, breast cancer navigation, music therapy, child advocacy, pediatric cardiology and more.

Please visit www.LeeMemorial.org/Foundation, email [email protected] or call 239-343-6053 to learn how you can support lifesaving and life-changing care at Lee Memorial Health System.

The new Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida is scheduled to open in 2017. The hospital will offer the most advanced technology in pediatric care available between Tampa and Miami.

http://www.LeeMemorial.org/Foundation

mailto:[email protected]

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Lee Memorial Health System Leadership

Jim NathanChief Executive Officer

System President

Larry Antonucci, M.D.Chief Operating Officer

Kathy Bridge-Liles, RNChief Administrative Officer

Golisano Children’s Hospital ofSouthwest Florida

David CatoVice President Outpatient Operations

Jon CecilChief Human Resources Officer

Roger ChenVice President

Organizational Transformation

Joshua DeTillioChief Administrative OfficerGulf Coast Medical Center

Kristine FayChief Administrative Officer

Lee Physician Group

Ben SpenceChief Financial Officer

Donna Giannuzzi, RNChief Patient Care Officer

Chief Administrative Officer HealthPark Medical Center

Scott KashmanChief Administrative Officer

Cape Coral Hospital

Chuck Krivenko, M.D.Chief Medical Officer Clinical Services

Chief Patient Safety Officer

Sharon MacDonaldChief Foundation Officer

Vice President Oncology, Palliative Care Services

Mary McGillicuddyChief Legal Officer and

General Counsel

Kevin NewinghamVice President Strategic Services

Scott Nygaard, M.D.Chief Medical Officer for Physician Services

and Network Development

Lisa SgarlataChief Administrative Officer

Lee Memorial Hospital

Michael W. SmithChief Information Officer

Suzanne BradachSystem Director Special Projects

Lee Memorial Health System Board of Directors

Stephen R. Brown, M.DDistrict 1

Therese EverlyDistrict 1

Donna ClarkeDistrict 2

Nancy McGovern, RN, MSMDistrict 2

Sanford N. Cohen, M.D.District 3

2014 Chairman

David F. CollinsDistrict 3

2014 Treasurer

Diane ChampionDistrict 4

2014 Secretary

Chris HansenDistrict 4

2014 Vice Chairman

Jessica Carter-PeerDistrict 5

Stephanie L. Meyer, RN, BSNDistrict 5


Our LocationsLee Memorial Health System HospitalsCape Coral Hospital .............................................................. 239-424-2000636 Del Prado Blvd., Cape Coral, FL 33990

Gulf Coast Medical Center ................................................. 239-343-100013681 Doctor’s Way, Fort Myers, FL 33912

HealthPark Medical Center ................................................ 239-343-5000Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida ....................................................239-343-KIDS (5437)9981 S. HealthPark Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33908

Lee Memorial Hospital ........................................................ 239-343-2000Rehabilitation Hospital ........................................................ 239-343-39002776 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33901

Outpatient Center LocationsGolisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida

Pediatric Specialty Clinic-Naples .................................. 239-254-42701265 Creekside Pkwy., Suite 200, Naples, FL 33912

Pediatric Specialty Clinic-Port Charlotte ................... 941-235-490018316 Murdock Circle, Suite 106, Port Charlotte, FL 33948

HealthPark Commons .......................................................... 239-343-720016281 Bass Road, Fort Myers, FL 33908

Plantation ................................................................................ 239-343-077613601 Plantation Road, Fort Myers, FL 33912

Regional Cancer Center ...................................................... 239-343-95008931 Colonial Center Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33905

Riverwalk Professional Center ...............................239-432-9012 (Lab) Riverwalk Professional Center ......................239-437-8008 (Imaging) 12600 Creekside Lane, Fort Myers, FL 33919

Riverwalk Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation .......... 239-432-05008350 Riverwalk Park Blvd., Suite 3, Fort Myers, FL 33919

Sanctuary ................................................................................. 239-343-94008960 Colonial Center Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33905

Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine .............................. 239-343-0454 13778 Plantation Road, Fort Myers, FL 33912

Lee Memorial Hospital Gulf Coast Medical Center

Cape Coral Hospital HealthPark Medical Center

Lee Community HealthcareDunbar Clinic .......................................................................... 239-343-49103511 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33916

North Fort Myers Clinic ....................................................... 239-997-973313279 N. Cleveland Ave., North Fort Myers, FL 33903

Cape Coral Clinic .................................................................... 239-424-27571435 SE 8th Terrace, Suite E, Cape Coral, FL 33990

Health Care ServicesBehavioral Health ServicesBirth SuitesBlood CentersCardiac ServicesChildbirth Classes and Family EducationCommunity Health Centers

Community Health Screenings and EducationCorporate Employee Health ServicesDiabetes CareDiagnostic ImagingEmergency CareHome Health

House CallsKidney Transplant CenterLaboratory ServicesMemory CareOccupational Health ServicesOrthopedicsPain Management Centers

RehabilitationSkilled NursingSleep Disorders CenterSpine CenterStroke ServicesSupport GroupsSurgical ServicesTrauma Center

Volunteers and AuxiliariesWalk-in Medical CentersWellness CentersWound Care & Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Lee Physician GroupFor a complete listing of our locations, visit www.LeePhysicianGroup.org.

Our multispecialty group consists of more than 300 primary and specialty care physicians and advanced practitioners. Lee Physician Group offers the following medical specialty practices:

Allergy/ImmunologyCardiologyCardiothoracic SurgeryEndocrinologyFamily MedicineGeneral SurgeryGeriatrics-Memory CareGeriatrics-House CallsNeurointerventional Radiology

Infectious DiseaseInternal MedicineIntegrative MedicineNeurointerventional RadiologyNeurosurgeryHIV ServicesObstetrics/GynecologyOccupational Health Services

Palliative CarePsychiatryPediatricsPediatric Behavioral MedicinePediatric CardiologyPediatric Ear, Nose & ThroatPediatric Endocrinology

Pediatric Hematology/OncologyPediatric Infectious DiseasePediatric NephrologyPediatric NeurologyPediatric PsychologyPediatric Sleep MedicinePediatric Surgery

PulmonologyRheumatologySleep MedicineSpine CenterVascular SurgeryWound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine

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65 Years of CaringMillions of Dollars of Sharing

TheStrokeAbilityFairAimstoEnhanceandMaximizeQualityofLifeStroke is a medical emergency that requires swift diagnosis and treatment to minimize the damage to the brain and maximize the patients’ quality of life.

To ensure the fastest and most effective treatment for stroke patients in Southwest Florida,LeeMemorialHealthSystemhospitalshaveworkeddiligentlytoincorporateup-to-date,research-basedprotocols.Infact,CapeCoralHospitalandLeeMemorialHospital are designated as Primary Stroke Centers, while Gulf Coast Medical Center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center.

Thismonth,CapeCoralHospitalishostingtheStrokeAbilityFair,abrand-neweventcreated to connect stroke survivors and their caregivers with vital resources. “At the StrokeAbilityFair,weareaddressingthestrokesurvivors’abilities,notdisabilities,”explains Tamara Booth, Cape Coral Hospital clinical regulatory analyst and co-host of the event. “This event—which coincides with our Optimal Healing Environment—gives survivors, caregivers, clinicians and other health care workers access to useful information and available resources that promote well-being.”

TamaraaddsthattheStrokeAbilityFairfocusesontherehabilitationandrecoveryprocess after a stroke, including:

• Regainingindependence–Understandingtheeffectsofstrokeandwhatcanbedone to maximize recovery and independence.

• Whattoexpectinrehabilitation–Whensomeonehasastroke,thechanceofhaving another one increases. But, you can take steps to control this risk.

• Helpforcaregivers–Whenalovedoneexperiencesastroke,itaffectseveryonewho cares about him or her. Understand the role of the family caregiver and find helpful resources for taking care of your loved one and yourself.

• Inspirationalstories–Explorestoriesofstrokesurvivorsandfamilycaregiverswho are making the most out of life after stroke.

• Localservicesandresources–Learnwhatisavailabletopromoteability.• Simulationstations–Experiencetheeffectsofstrokethroughsimulatedactivities.

“Our exhibitors will showcase their therapeutic devices, research studies and supportive services that can help people with brain injuries—or other chronic or debilitating conditions besides stroke—on their path to recovery,” Tamara says. “TheStrokeAbilityFairisauniqueconcept,andwehopeitwillbecomeourannualcontribution to the health system’s stroke programs and services.”

The Stroke Ability FairWhat: A brand-new event that focuses on stroke survivors’ abilities and features demonstrations, education, games, refreshments and more.

When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., April 30

Where: Cape Coral Hospital Auxiliary Room New Café

If you have any questions, call 239-424-3488.

Auxiliary Celebrates 65 Years of Caring and Millions of Dollars of SharingSixty-five years ago, 30 women—including wives of hospital board of directors, staff doctors, dentists and other community leaders—met to discuss the formation of an auxiliaryforLeeMemorialHospital.LedbyMrs.HowardDaubmanandMrs.GuyMiller, the ladies wanted to create an organization to assist in fundraising, provide certain patient-related services and further community relations.

OfficiallycalledtheLeeMemorialHospitalAuxiliary,membershipwasopentoanywoman interested in helping the hospital. The members became known as the “Pink Ladies”becauseoftheuniformstheywore.

“ThefirstthreeservicesthatthePinkLadiesprovidedwerehospitality,floorassistantsandsewing,”explainsJillPalmer,directorofwhatisnowtheLeeMemorialAuxiliary, and volunteer resources. “We are very lucky to have volunteers and auxilians who remember the early days of the Auxiliary.”

Christie Knudsen, who has been a member since 1953 and who is still an active volunteer, remembers the Auxiliary’s Hospitality Cart that provided free juice, coffee and magazines, and sold candy, gum and personal items to patients. She remembers the most popular thing on the cart was the cigarettes—which they later stopped sellingaftertheAmericanLungAssociationandtheAmericanCancerSocietystarted their health awareness programs about cigarettes.

In January 1956, the Auxiliary opened the Welcome Post Gift Shop, which included the Snack Bar where homemade sandwiches, hamburgers, soup, pies and cakes were servedtostaffandvisitors.ThePinkLadiesdonated,cookedandservedallofthefood.

The first financial contribution from the Auxiliary was $1,232 for equipment, projects and programs.

“OneoftheAuxiliary’sfirstfundraisingprojectswasTheFortMyersCookbook,”saysJimNathan,LeeMemorialHealthSystempresident.“Theladiescollectedrecipes from the most famous cooks in the area; they tested hundreds of recipes, indexed them and actually hand-lettered them on every page, along with hand-sketched illustrations. The ladies even sold advertising to help pay for the printing. This cookbook was a success and has been used as a model project for hospital auxiliaries all over the country.”

Later,around1970,SamPerry,alocalbusinessman,approachedChristieaboutjoiningtheAuxiliary.“ShewassurprisedthatamanwantedtojointhePinkLadieshospital organization,” Jill says. “But, he did, other men followed and the male

members became known as the ‘White Knights.’ Younger volunteers also joined and became known as ‘Candy Stripers.’”

Today, the organization is made up of men and women known simply as auxilians, and the candy strippers are known as student volunteers.

“TheAuxiliaryhascomealongwaysince1950,”sayscurrentLeeMemorialAuxiliaryPresentPhilFortin.“Fromthreeservicesatonefacility,wenowhavemorethan150servicesatLeeMemorialHospital,HealthParkMedicalCenter,GolisanoChildren’sHospitalofSouthwestFlorida,theRehabilitationHospital,HealthParkCare & Rehabilitation Center, the Regional Cancer Center, and other off-site locations and physician offices. Additionally, the financial contribution has grown to $7,381,000 over the past 65 years, which has helped purchase equipment and furnishings, and fund projects, capital campaigns and scholarship programs.”

Phil adds that educational support has been important since the beginning, as the founding members wanted to ensure that there would be a succession of well-qualifiednursestostaffLeeMemorialHospital.Todate,theLeeMemorialAuxiliary has contributed more than $850,000 to education through scholarships and grants, as well as through the funding of area health care education programs. Thecommitmentcontinueswitha$50,000annualcontributiontotheLeeMemorialHealth System Education Grant Program.

InadditiontotheLeeMemorialAuxiliary,theCapeCoralHospitalAuxiliaryandthe Gulf Coast Medical Center Auxiliary support programs and services throughout LeeMemorialHealthSystem.

Join Us for the CelebrationTheLeeMemorialAuxiliaryiscommemoratingtheir65thanniversarywithafundraising celebration. Come, join the fun and help raise money for Golisano Children’sHospitalofSouthwestFlorida’syoungcancerpatientsandtheArtsinHealthcare Program.

5:30 p.m., April 25Lexington Country Club 16257 Willowcrest Way, Fort MyersThe event features hors d’oeuvres; dinner; silent auction; and entertainment by Mark and Clark, The Original Piano Twins.

Tickets: $125 per personFormoreinformationortopurchasetickets,call Tommie Schott at 239-225-7518 orPhilFortinat239-482-5673,orvisit www.LeeMemorial.org/go/auxiliary.

P H Y S I C I A N D I r E C T O r Y

adult Physiciansallergy/immunology

gaston turnier, m.d.lee ann dunnington, arnp11. 4761 s. Cleveland ave., ste. 3

Fort myers, Fl 33907 239-343-9722

12. 1265 Creekside pkwy. ste. 200, naples, Fl 34108 239-254-2470

cardiology

James a. Conrad, m.d.robert m. grohowski, m.d.subhash Kshetrapal, m.d.steven t. lee, m.d.Brian C. taschner, m.d.nicole Charles, arnpKristen Brist, arnpVirginia pearson, arnp2. 16261 Bass road, ste. 300

Fort myers, Fl 33908 239-343-6410

robert Cross, m.d.Catherine law, m.d.Kiran mangalpally, m.d.4. 1682 ne pine Island road

Cape Coral, Fl 33909 239-424-1660

michael Bolooki, m.d.lynne einbinder, m.d.Jihad Khalil, m.d.mikhailia lake, m.d.John r. macaluso, m.d.Jesus mendiolaza, m.d.Jian xin Qin, m.d.Barbara asorian, arnp7. 8960 Colonial Center dr., ste 302

Fort myers, Fl 33905 239-343-9700

Brian K. arcement, m.d.James F. Butler, d.o.Vladimir Ilic, m.d.murali m. muppala, m.d.Jennifer Carter, arnpCourtney Chumbley, arnpVicki hayes, arnp9. 14051 metropolis ave.

Fort myers, Fl 33912 239-343-9270

anita arnold, m.d.m. erick Burton, m.d.richard a. Chazal, m.d.michael a. Corbellini, d.o.michael d. danzig, m.d.roshan Vatthyam, m.d.denise Bounds, pa-C3. 3501 health Center Blvd.

ste. 2330 Bonita springs, Fl 34135 239-495-4375

10. 9800 s. healthpark dr., ste. 320 Fort myers, Fl 33908 239-343-6350

cardiothoracic Surgery

randall Bruss, m.d.george Comas, m.d.paul digiorgi, m.d.Brian hummel, m.d.Joseph deily, pa-Cmichael depalma, pa-Cscott hooper, pa-Cmegan mukavetz, pa-C10. 9981 s. healthpark dr., ste. 120

Fort myers, Fl 33908 239-343-6341

community Health centers

Jeannie arana, m.d.Carrie gittings, m.d.luzan phillpotts, d.o.Virginia Bihari, arnpJulieann Chapman, arnppetra debolt, arnpmary dion, arnpJanet loo, arnpFrances munroe, arnpangela sterious, arnp13. 1435 se 8th terrace, ste e

Cape Coral, Fl 33990 239-424-2757

19. 3511 dr. martin luther King Blvd. Fort myers, Fl 33916 239-343-4910

20. 13279 n. Cleveland ave. north Fort myers, Fl 33903 239-652-4111

endocrinology

heitham ajlouni, m.d.patricia sareh, m.d.dawn stoner, arnpruth taggart, arnp7. 8960 Colonial Center dr., ste 302

Fort myers, Fl 33905 239-343-9686

Family Medicine

Whistler mondesir, m.d.rodolfo perez-gallardo, m.d.Joseph r. salaz, m.d.albert van zyl, m.d.lynn Billet, arnppam salaz, arnp16. 5225 Clayton Court

Fort myers, Fl 33907 239-343-8240

Joseph hobson, d.o.Barbara Baker, arnp7. 8960 Colonial Center Blvd.

ste. 300 Fort myers, Fl 33905 239-343-9627

Jonathan Brisson, d.o.gregory e. Krill, m.d.2. 16271 Bass road

Fort myers, Fl 33908 239-343-7100

sebastian draulans, m.d.manuel a. garcia, m.d.erin lake, arnpJudith Wagoner, arnp8. 9131 College point Court

Fort myers, Fl 33919 239-343-9100

gilberto riveron, m.d.4. 1682 ne pine Island road

Cape Coral, Fl 33909 239-424-1600

hilario david, m.d.alla zhukova, m.d.Barbara spokas, pa6. 507 Cape Coral pkwy.

Cape Coral, Fl 33904 239-541-4421

Christina Cavanagh, m.d.Julia Fashner, m.d.alfred gitu, m.d.gary goforth, m.d.Brian selius, d.o.roseane Illes, ph.d.elena reyes, ph.d.lewis Caldrone, arnp18. 2780 Cleveland ave., ste. 709

Fort myers, Fl 33901 239-343-3831

patricia daneshmand, d.o.thomas harris, m.d.priscilla ndiang’ui, Fnp-BCamanda Volberg, arnp7. 8960 Colonial Center dr., ste. 300

Fort myers, Fl 33905 239-343-9470

anjana Chaudhari, m.d.3. 3501 health Center Blvd.


general Surgery

eric a. goldsmith, d.o.11. 4761 s. Cleveland ave., ste. 3

Fort myers, Fl 33907 239-424-1611

William Kokal, m.d.darren miter, d.o.8. 8380 riverwalk park, ste. 100

Fort myers, Fl 33919 239-343-9960

eric a. goldsmith, d.o.stephen moenning, m.d.Jennifer parish, pa-Crebeca price, pa-Cm. Bess raulersen, pa-C13. 708 del prado Blvd., ste. 1

Cape Coral, Fl 33990 239-424-2755

general & Vascular Surgery

moutaa Benmaamer, m.d. John moss, d.o.Kimberly printz, arnp8. 8380 riverwalk park, ste. 100

Fort myers, Fl 33919 239-343-9960

House calls – geriatrics

Jennifer Cittadino, arnpamie peterson, arnp8. 12600 Creekside lane, ste. 6

Fort myers, Fl 33919 239-343-9219

HiV Services

douglas g. Brust, m.d.18. 2780 Cleveland ave., ste. 819

Fort myers, Fl 33901 239-343-3764

infectious diseases

alvaro Beltran, m.d.esther morrison, m.d.manuel revuelta, m.d.stacy o’Brien, arnp18. 2780 Cleveland ave., ste. 809

Fort myers, Fl 33901 239-343-9680

mary Beth saunders, d.o.pranav shah, m.d.rajendra s. sharma, m.d.James toomey, m.d.10. 9981 s. healthpark dr., ste. 454

Fort myers, Fl 33908 239-343-9710

internal Medicine

george Ball, m.d.patrick Bowman, m.d.paul mantell, m.d.tina Wood, arnp1. 1569 matthew dr.

Fort myers, Fl 33907 239-343-8220

alberto Concepcion, m.d.Jason triana, m.d.3. 3501 health Center Blvd.


Francisco marasigan, m.d.Christine orlowicz, m.d.Bharath radhakrishna, m.d.4. 1682 ne pine Island road

Cape Coral, Fl 33909 239-424-1600

Kai-Fu Chow, m.d.5. 930 s. main st.

laBelle, Fl 33935 863-675-4450

John ardesia, d.o.adriana loukanova, m.d.leah lynch, m.d.gaurav nayyar, m.d.Binh truong, m.d.diana young, m.d.mary ellen demartini, arnpVicky Brooks, arnpshawn steiner, arnp2. 16271 Bass road

Fort myers, Fl 33908 239-343-7100

ellen hoefer-hopf, m.d.milena loukanova, m.d.Felix r. mestas, m.d.6. 507 Cape Coral pkwy.

Cape Coral, Fl 33904 239-541-4421

Carmen Barres, m.d.7. 8960 Colonial Center dr., ste. 300

Fort myers, Fl 33905 239-343-9470

Charles Briseño, m.d.shailaja hegde, m.d.aldith lewis, d.o.Bruce J. lipschutz, d.o.diane st. pierre, arnpmelinda Welsh, arnp8. 9131 College point Court

Fort myers, Fl 33919 239-343-9100

integrative Medicine

heather auld, m.d.teresa spano, naturopathic Consultant15. 16281 Bass road, ste. 301

Fort myers, Fl 33908 239-495-4480

Memory care – geriatrics

Vasyl Kasiyan, m.d.aboo mannan, d.o.tanja mani, ph.d.michael shain, ph.d.denise mcpherson, arnpJudith anne petrin, arnp8. 12600 Creekside ln., ste. 7

Fort myers, Fl 33919 239-343-9220

neurosurgery

John J. dusseau, m.d.Jeffrey s. henn, m.d.saman p. Javedan, m.d.dean d. lin, m.d.gregory Velat, m.d.debbie dean, pa-Celaine Fournier, pa-Cserena haffner, pa-Cmichael goodman, m.d.stephanie lage, pa-CJohn daniel prince, pa-Cmarco van den Bosh, pa-CJaclyn Wise, pa-C7. 8931 Colonial Center Blvd.

ste. 401 Fort myers, Fl 33905 239-343-3800

10. 9981 s. healthpark dr., ste. 120 Fort myers, Fl 33908 239-433-8888

13. 708 del prado Blvd., ste. 6 Cape Coral, Fl 33904 239-343-3800

18. 2780 Cleveland ave., ste. 819 Fort myers, Fl 33901 239-343-3800

gregory Velat, m.d.24. 13681 doctor’s Way, suite 350

Fort myers, Fl 33912 239-343-3800

neurointerventional radiology

Christopher Firment, m.d.anthony Kam, m.d.nasser razack, m.d.Creed rucker, m.d.stephanie Featherstone, pa-C24. 13681 doctor’s Way, suite 350

Fort myers, Fl 33912 239-343-3800

obstetrics/gynecology

John oliva, m.d.dirk peterson, m.d.4. 1682 ne pine Island road

Cape Coral, Fl 33909 239-424-1600

shelly Chvotzkin, m.d.edward marineau, m.d.Bipin shah, m.d.Kristin Fazio, CnmKwee green, Cnmtammy leuttich, CnmChristina sierra, CnmCindy stewart, CnmKristin trout, Cnmmandi Wade, Cnm2. 16271 Bass road

Fort myers, Fl 33908 239-343-7100

5. 930 s. main st. laBelle, Fl 33935 239-343-7100

23. 4040 palm Beach Blvd., ste. F Fort myers, Fl 33916 239-343-7100

18. 2780 Cleveland ave., ste. 709 Fort myers, Fl 33901 239-343-3800

Kevin s. Campbell, m.d.diana d. deVall, m.d.martin ebenger, m.d.deidre Fish, m.d.melissa lee, m.d.Cherrie morris, m.d.patricia hunsucker, arnp/Cnmmiranda marcus, arnpnancy redecker, arnp/Cnmzoe sheppard, arnp/CnmKim town, arnpdenise Waszkowski arnp/Cnm3. 3501 health Center Blvd.


11. 4761 s. Cleveland ave., ste. 4 Fort myers, Fl 33907 239-343-6100

15. 15901 Bass road, suite 100 Fort myers, Fl 33908 239-343-6100

occupational Health Services

paul Fortier, m.d.andrew singh, m.d.Kelly Campbell-Wigington, arnpCarolyn hoffman, arnpdaniel nalepka, pa-C4. 1682 ne pine Island road

Cape Coral, Fl 33909 239-343-9841

11. 4771 s. Cleveland ave. Fort myers, Fl 33907 239-343-9841

2. 16230 summerlin rd., ste. 215 Fort myers, Fl 33908 239-343-9841

Palliative care

andrew esch, m.d.ahmed hassan, m.d.rabia Khan, d.o.Colleen tallen, m.d.debbie Chapa, arnpKimberly Crawford, arnpamber greco, arnpKarleen hanna, arnpholly lanier, arnplolita melhado, arnp7. 8960 Colonial Center dr., ste. 206

Fort myers, Fl 33905 239-343-9560

Psychiatry

daryl tanski, m.d.25 Behavioral health Center

12550 new Brittany Blvd. Fort myers, Fl 33907 239-343-9190

Pulmonology

Brian horner, d.o.ragai meena, m.d.sunil pammi, m.d.stephen Wilczynski, m.d.dolan abu aouf, pa-Cdonna Bennett,pa-Cann Brock, pa-Cnancyann harrod, arnpChris mallari, pa-Cgeorge mitchell, pa-CIra saunders, pa-C8.8. 9131 College point Court

Fort myers, Fl 33919 239-343-9130

Call Center available evenings and weekends to make

physician appointments.

7 a.m.-7 p.m., 7 days a week239-481-4111

rahul Challapalli, m.d.Vijay das, m.d.razak dosani, m.d.abusayeed Feroz, m.d.sagar naik, m.d.debra Berry, arnpChristina Caffee, arnpann Cromika, arnpmiriam ellenburg, arnpnelson guzman, pa-Calexander Iriarte, paeric Jordan, paJeff jordan, paJanice Kirk, arnp4. 1682 ne pine Island road

Cape Coral, Fl 33909 239-343-8260

16. 5216 Clayton Court Fort myers, Fl 33907 239-343-8260

rheumatology

Juan Bustillo, m.d.7. 8960 Colonial Center dr., ste. 204

Fort myers, Fl 33905 239-343-9633

Sleep Medicine

Jose Colon, m.d.Javaad Khan, m.d.debra peck, arnp17. 13601 plantation road

Fort myers, Fl 33912 239-343-0762

Spine center

sebastian Klisiewicz, m.d.donna lanthier, m.d.7. 8960 Colonial Center dr., ste. 210

Fort myers, Fl 33905 239-343-9430

Vascular Surgery

russell Becker, d.o.8. 8380 riverwalk park Blvd., ste. 100

Fort myers, Fl 33919 239-343-9960

Wound care & Hyperbaric Medicine

lisa Chow, m.d.robert Kupsaw, m.d.21. 13778 plantation rd.

Fort myers, Fl 33912 239-343-0454

Pediatric PhysiciansJohn distasio, m.d., phddenise drago, m.d.Kimberly ghuman, m.d.pierre loredo, m.d.anthony pietroniro, m.d.thomas schiller, m.d.lindsay schwander, m.d.martin sherman, m.d.piedade silva, m.d.nancy Witham, m.d.William daniel Wood Jr., m.d.Cynthia hohman, arnpamy hicks, arnpKori howell, arnpmichelle Klempka, arnpJulie Vega, arnpamanda ranft, arnp3. 3501 health Center Blvd., ste. 2220

Bonita springs, Fl 34135 239-343-9888

11. 4751 s. Cleveland ave. Fort myers, Fl 33907 239-343-9888

13. 650 del prado Blvd., ste. 107 Cape Coral, Fl 33990 239-343-9888

14. 260 Beth stacey Blvd., ste. C lehigh acres, Fl 33936 239-343-9888

Pediatric SpecialtiesPediatric Behavioral Medicine

adrienne tedeschi, m.d.pamela papola, m.d.margie morales, m.d.15. 15910 Bass road, ste. 108 Fort myers, Fl 33908 239-343-605022 . 18316 murdock Circle, ste. 106 port Charlotte, Fl 33948 941-235-4900Pediatric cardiology

eric eason, d.o.15. 16281 Bass road, ste. 301

Fort myers, Fl 33908 239-343-7490

Pediatric ear, nose and throat

stuart morgenstein, d.o.andreas Werle, m.d.15. 15901 Bass road, ste. 108

Fort myers, Fl 33908 239-343-9890

Pediatric endocrinology

asjad Khan, m.d.Cayce Jehaimi, m.d.dina pearson, m.d.sujana reddy, m.d.tammy mcCarty, arnp15. 15901 Bass road, ste. 102

Fort myers, Fl 33908 239-343-9890

Pediatric Hematology/oncology

Craig macarthur, m.d.Cameron nicholson, m.d.emad salman, m.d.Kelly sawzcyn, m.d.Jennifer Vega, arnppam Wojciki, arnp10. 9981 s. healthpark drive, ste. 156

Fort myers, Fl 33908 239-343-5333

Pediatric infectious diseases

michelle hoffman, m.d.stephanie stovall, m.d.10. 9981 s. healthpark dr., ste. 454

Fort myers, Fl 33908 239-343-9710

Pediatric nephrology

Irina gershin-stevens, d.o.15. 15901 Bass road, suite 102

Fort myers, Fl 33908 239-343-9890

Pediatric neurology

margie morales, m.d.guillermo philipps, m.d.Britt stroud, m.d.eric Vernier, m.d.15. 15901 Bass road, suite 108

Fort myers, Fl 33908 239-343-6050

Pediatric Psychiatry

denise dutchak, m.d.ajay mayor, m.d.dawn picotte m.d.

12550 new Brittany Blvd. Fort myers, Fl 33907 239-343-9190

Pediatric Psychology (Hematology/oncology)

Kim shimoda, ph.d.10. 9981 s. healthpark drive, ste. 158

Fort myers, Fl 33908 239-343-5333

Pediatric Sleep Medicine

Jose Colon, m.d.17. 13601 plantation road

Fort myers, Fl 33912 239-343-0762

Pediatric Surgery

rodrigo mon, m.d.amy stanfill, md.Indravadan Vyas, m.d.15. 15901 Bass road, ste. 108

239-343-9890

Pediatric Specialty clinic s

12.1265 Creekside pkwy., ste. 200 naples, Fl 34008 239-254-4270

22 .18316 murdock Circle, suite 106 port Charlotte, Fl 33948 941-235-4900

Pediatric specialties available:• Allergy & Immunology• Endocrinology• Hematology/Oncology• Infectious Diseases• Nephrology• Neurology• Sleep Medicine• Surgery

conVenient care these walk-in medical centers provide treatment when you have common medical problems or minor, nonlife-threatening emergencies. lab and x-ray services are available. most major insurance plans are accepted. no appointment needed.ann Boudreaux, m.d.Karen Calkins, m.d.nicole higgs-doughty, m.d.oxana douglas, m.d.saiful Islam, m.d.Jeffrey Johns, d.o.Chris loutzenhiser, d.o.tiffani magee, m.d.abel natali- lopez, m.d.gustavo prada, m.d.Fort Myers• 4771 S. Cleveland Ave.

(north of page Field)

• 16230 Summerlin Rd., Ste. 215 (Summerlin & Bass Rds.)

cape coral • 1682 NE Pine Island Road

Bonita SpringsBonita Community health Center3501 health Center Blvd.urgent Care

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Cape Coral Hospital .................... 239-424-2000Blood Center Location636 Del Prado Blvd., Cape Coral, FL 33990

Gulf Coast Medical Center ........... 239-343-100013681 Doctor’s Way, Fort Myers, FL 33912(Daniels and Metro Parkway)

HealthPark Medical Center ......... 239-343-50009981 S. HealthPark Dr., Fort Myers, FL 33908(Summerlin and Bass Road)

Golisano Children’s Hospital ofSouthwest Florida ............ 239-343-KIDS (5437)

Lee Memorial Hospital ................ 239-343-2000Blood Center Location2776 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33901

Rehabilitation Hospital .............. 239-343-3900

Bonita Community Health Center ........................ 239-949-1050Blood Center Location 3501 Health Center Blvd., Bonita Springs, FL 34135

Regional Cancer Center ......... 239-343-95008931 Colonial Center Drive, Suite 200Fort Myers, FL 33905

An outpatient department of Lee Memorial HospitalFort myers and Cape Coral locations are open 7 a.m.-7 p.m., 7 days a week. For information or appointments, call 239-481-4111.

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david schulze, m.d.avery Wright, d.o.Karen Knific, arnpsarah mcgregor, arnpsonya powell, arnpCynthia reichelt, arnplaura snyder, pamaureen solliday, arnplauren Wright, arnp


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calendar of eventsEvents & Screenings3rd Annual Head/Neck Cancer Awareness 5K Run/2-Mile WalkLeeMemorialHealthSystemisoneofthesponsorsfortheHead/NeckCancer:AHardThingtoSwallow 5K Run and 2-Mile Walk. All funds raised will be used locally to provide financial assistance to head and neck cancer patients and to conduct head andneckcancerscreeningsinSouthwestFlorida.Time and Date: 9:30 a.m., April 11Location:LakesRegionalPark, 7330GladiolusDrive,FortMyersRegistration and for More Information: Call 239-936-3756 or visit www.21stCenturyCare.org

Healthy Living Lecture Series with Dr. Sal LacagninaTheHealthyLivingLectureSeriesisafree,monthlyprogram that covers a variety of health care topics. The topic this month is “Blood Pressure & Cholesterol:RiskFactorsforChronicDisease.”Time and Date: Noon, April 13Location: GCMC Community RoomRegistration and for More Information: Call [email protected].

Mobile Autism ScreeningGolisanoChildren’sHospitalofSouthwestFloridahosts free screenings for children younger than age 5.Time and Date: 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., April 17Location: McDonald’s, 17800 Ben Hill Griffin Parkway, EsteroRegistration and for More Information: Call 239-343-6838; appointments are encouraged

Oral, Head and Neck Cancer ScreeningJoin the Regional Cancer Center, 21st Century C.A.R.E. and the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance for a free oral, head and neck cancer screening.Time and Date: 9 a.m.-noon, April 18Location:Ear,Nose&ThroatSpecialistsofFlorida,39BarkleyCircle,FortMyersRegistration and for More Information: Call 239-938-9301 or visit www.21stCenturyCare.org

Young Driver ProgramThis program—which is a supplement to drivers’ education—teaches young drivers the legal issues of driving, how to stay focused and the responsibilities that go along with the driving privilege. This program is offered free of charge and is geared to the 15-20-year-old driver.Time and Date: 5:30-8:30 p.m., April 28Location:LMHAuditoriumRegistration and for More Information: Call 239-343-3797; reservations are required

Stroke Ability FairJoinusfortheStrokeAbilityFairandfindoutaboutservicesavailablethroughLeeMemorialHealthSystem and our community partners to assist stroke survivors and their caregivers. This event features demonstrations, education, games, refreshments and more.Time and Date: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., April 30Location: CCH Auxiliary Room New Café Registration and for More Information: Call 239-424-3488

share ClubLaughter is the Best MedicineJoin SHARE Club as Danielle Mauder-Dyer, vice president of Right at Home, talks about how laughter can improve your health in many ways. Refreshments provided by Right at Home.Time and Date: 10 a.m., April 7Location: Wa-Ke Hatchee Community Center, 16760BassRoad,FortMyersRegistration and for More Information: Call SHARE Club at 239-424-3765Look After Your BackSHARE Club invites you to attend this lecture by KathKinross,DPT,physicaltherapistwithLeeMemorial Health System, as she discusses different types of back problems and likely causes. She also will present tips on prevention and treatment optionsforbackpain.Lunchwillbeprovided.Sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care.Time and Date: Noon, April 9Location:NorthFortMyersRecreationCenter, 2000N.RecreationParkWay,NorthFortMyersRegistration and for More Information: Call SHARE Club at 239-424-3765

CancerBladder Cancer Support GroupTime and Date: 3-5 p.m., first Wednesday of every monthLocation: RCCRegistration and for More Information: Contact Karen Godfrey, Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network volunteer advocate at 239-992-4809 or [email protected] Cancer Support GroupTime and Date: TBDLocation: TBDRegistration and for More Information: Registration is required. Contact Seth Berkowitz at [email protected] Tumor Support GroupTime and Date: 6:30-7:45 p.m., third Tuesday of each monthLocation:LMHVolunteerConferenceRoomRegistration and for More Information: Call Dona Ross at 239-433-4396

Cancer Nutrition SeminarThis free monthly seminar is for oncology patients, survivors and caregivers. Each month features a different topic and food demonstration with tastings and recipe.Time and Date: 2-3 p.m., second Wednesday of the monthLocation:RCC,FourthFloorConferenceRoomRegistration and for More Information: Contact Valerie Butram at 239-343-9559 or [email protected] Cancer Support Group Time and Date: 5:30-7 p.m., fourth Tuesday of each monthLocation: GCMC, Women’s Services Entrance, first floor, Room ACR #12Registration and for More Information: CallLarryMickleyat239-454-3308

Multiple Myeloma Support GroupTime and Date: 6-7 p.m., third Tuesday of the monthLocation: Hope Hospice, 9470 HealthPark Circle, FortMyersRegistration and for More Information: Contact Joanie Borbely at 860-655-7107 or [email protected], Head and Neck Cancer Support GroupTime and Date: 3-4 p.m., fourth Tuesday of each monthLocation: GCMC Medical Offices, 13685 Doctor’s Way,Suite250,FortMyersRegistration and for More Information: Call Stacey Brill at 239-343-1645Thyroid Cancer Support GroupTime and Date: 10:30 a.m.-noon, third Saturday of each monthLocation:LakesRegionalLibrary15290BassRoad,FortMyersRegistration and for More Information: CallSallyFontaineat239-590-0797or [email protected].

Mastectomy Pre-Operative Education ClassReceive hands-on training and information regarding your upcoming mastectomy and valuable take-home tools to aid you during recovery. This class is offered free of charge.Time and Date: 10-11:30 a.m., TuesdaysLocation:RCCThirdFloorSpecialtyClinicConference RoomRegistration and for More Information: Class size is limited; call 239-343-9500

diabetesDiabetes Self-Management ClassesA 10-hour education program discussing all aspects of diabetes self-management, including meal planning, exercise, stress management, medication therapy and prevention of complications. Classes are available in English and Spanish.Time and Date: Weekly morning, afternoon and evening classes availableLocation:LMH,CCHandGCMCFee: Diabetes education is a covered benefit for Medicare and most commercial insurances.Registration and for More Information: Call 239-424-3127. Must be registered and a physician referral is required.Pregnancy & Diabetes ProgramAn educational program for expectant mothers with diabetes or gestational diabetes. This program is available in English and Spanish.Time and Date: Weekly classes availableRegistration and for More Information: Call 239-424-3127

Weight lossWeight ManagementIndividualized weight loss counseling with a registered dietitian. Dietitian will give you a customized eating plan to help you achieve your weight loss goals.Time and Date: Weekly counseling sessions are availableRegistration and for More Information: Call 239-424-3120

Community Weight Loss Management ProgramOpen to anyone in the community, this weight loss program features 30 minutes of group activity and 30 minutes of discussion. This 8-week program is a great way to create a healthy lifestyle in a motivating group setting.Time and Date: varyLocation: WCCCRegistration and for More Information: Contact Sarah Mitchell at 239-424-3231 or [email protected]

ortho / neuro / spinePreoperative Joint Replacement Class Everything you need to know to feel comfortable before joint replacement surgery.Time and Date: 10:30 a.m., every Tuesday at Cape CoralHospital;10–11a.m.,FridaysatGulfCoastMedicalCenterorvariedtimesanddatesatLeeMemorial Hospital Locations:CCH,GCMCorLMHRegistration and for More Information: Call Cape Coral Hospital at 239-424-3150; Gulf Coast Medical Centerat239-343-0300orLeeMemorialHospitalat239-343-3411 and leave a messageStroke Support GroupForcaregiversandstrokesurvivors.Time and Date: 10:30 a.m., every Tuesday (except third Tuesday of the month)Location: CCH Room ARegistration and for More Information: Call 239-424-2317

Aquatic ArtPool exercises for people with Parkinson’s disease.Time and Date: 1-2 p.m., Mondays and WednesdaysLocation: WCCCRegistration and for More Information: Call 239-424-3220Aphasia GroupForthosewhohavedifficultytalkingduetostroke.Time and Date: 9-10 a.m., TuesdaysLocation: WCCCFee: Firstsessionfree,then$10persessionRegistration and for More Information: Call Nancy Gizzi at 239-424-3572

pregnancy / new BabyChildbirth PreparationUnderstand the birthing process, choices inobstetrics, birthing fundamentals, breathing, relaxation, cesarean preparation, breastfeeding fundamentalsandmother/babycare.Includesaccessto an on-line learning program plus a 3-hour Tour and Talk session that is conducted by nurses who are nationally certified by the International Childbirth Education Association. Women and their support person will receive a tour of the birth facilities and birthing beds; provides the opportunity for women to ask questions and seek additional information about the birthing process.Time and Date: Classes take place throughoutthe yearLocations: HPMC, GCMC, and CCHFee: $60 per couple (scholarships are available)Registration and for More Information:Call 239-343-5271 or visitwww.LeeMemorial.org/BirthEdBaby Care & Car Seat SafetyThis is a one-time class for expectant parents.The class assists parents in becoming morecomfortable and confident in their parentingrole following the birth of their baby. This class also teaches parents how to properly use and install child restraints.Time and Date: Classes take place throughoutthe year. Locations: VaryFee: $20 per couple, $5 per additional person inattendanceRegistration and for More Information:Call 239-343-5101 or email [email protected] Plan to give your baby the best possible start. Learnaboutcommonproblemsencountered during the first few weeks. All classes are taught by board certified lactation consultants.Time and Date: Classes take place throughout the yearLocations: HPMC and GCMCFee: $20 per coupleRegistration and for More Information: Call 239-343-5271 or visit www.LeeMemorial.org/BirthEdPediatric CPR & First AidThis course teaches caregivers to respond and manage illnesses in a child or infant in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. The course coversinfant/childCPRandFirstAidbasics.Locations: VaryFee: Please contact us for prices. Registration and for More Information:Call 239-343-5101 or email [email protected]

Partners in ParentingParenting classes presented by Golisano Children’s Hospital and The Child Advocacy Center of SouthwestFlorida.Classesteachparentshowto focus on their strengths and set appropriate expectations for their children.Time and Date: Classes meet once a week for 2 ½ hours, day and evening locations available.Location:FortMyersandCapeCoralFee: No charge and free child care available for infants and toddlers.Registration and for More Information: Call 239-939-2808

otherOstomy Support GroupForindividualsconsideringorwhohavehadanostomy (colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy), and the spouses or caregivers of individuals with ostomies.Time and Date: 12:45-2:30 p.m., first Tuesday of each monthLocation: Myerlee Manor, 1499 South Brandywine Circle,FortMyersRegistration and for More Information: Call Howard Weisberg at 239-482-8433

Caregiver Support GroupThis group focuses on the unique needs and concerns of those caring for a loved one, regardless of their medical condition.Time and Date: 4:30-6 p.m., second Wednesday of each monthLocation: RCC lobbyRegistration and for More Information: Call Mark Geisler at 239-343-1126Pulmonary Fibrosis Support GroupTime and Date: 1-3 p.m., third Wednesday of each monthLocation:LMHMedicalOfficeBuilding, Suite 705Registration and for More Information: CallLynnePugliseat941-875-5732

YogaThis class is available to the general public with priority given to current cancer patients and primary caregivers; no experience needed. Mats, straps, blocks and aromatherapy provided by a grant from theJuniorLeagueofFortMyers.Time and Date: 9:15-10:30a.m.,everyFridayLocation:RCC,FourthFloorConferenceRoomFee: $5/classforcancerpatientsand/orcaregiversand$10/classforgeneralpublic Registration and for More Information: Call 239-343-9503; registration is requiredYoga at HealthPark Medical CenterJoin us to relax, de-stress, energize and refresh with yoga at HealthPark Medical Center. Bring a mat, beach towel or blanket and wear comfortable clothing.Beginnerswelcome.SponsoredbyLeeCenter for Rehabilitation & Wellness.Time and Date: 5:30-6:30 p.m., WednesdaysLocation: HPMC Room 201Fee:$5/classRegistration and for More Information: Call 239-343-4980Huffers & Puffers Support GroupForCOPDpatients,friends,familymembersandcaregivers.Time and Date:1-3p.m.,thirdFriday of each monthLocation:LMHMedicalOfficeBuilding, Suite 705Registration and for More Information: Call Nayda Agosto at 239-343-3520Gentle Yoga – Multiple Sclerosis SocietyComplimentary yoga class for members of the Multiple Sclerosis Society.Time and Date: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Tuesdays and ThursdaysLocation:WCFMRegistration and for More Information:Call 239-418-2000It’s All About YouCan I improve my quality of life? Yes, you can—even with chronic diseases like arthritis, high blood pressure, diabetes and other health conditions. Learnhowtocopeandenjoyyourlife.This6-weekworkshop teaches people with chronic health conditions how to better manage their health and the symptoms that accompany chronic illnesses, such as pain, depression and fatigue. Workshops are facilitated by leaders, many of whom also have a chronic illness.Time and Date: VaryLocation: VaryRegistration and for More Information: Call 239-424-3122Loss of an Adult ChildTime and Date: 6-7:30 p.m., first and third Tuesday of each monthLocation: GCMC Community RoomRegistration and for More Information: Call Mark Geisler at 239-343-1126Weight Management Exercise ProgramCommit to eight weeks. This program meets once a week for one hour. Participants work out together andthenhaveadiscussion/lecture.Time and Date: VaryLocation: WCCCRegistration and for More Information: Contact Sarah Mitchell at 239-424-3231 or [email protected] CoachingThis service is available for Wellness Center members and nonmembers. Are you looking for motivation, accountability, direction in one or more areas of your well-being? This is what lifestyle coaching session can do for you. Time and Date: VaryLocation: WCCCRegistration and for More Information: Contact Sarah Mitchell at 239-424-3231 or [email protected]

Better BreathersForCOPDpatients,friends,familymembersandcaregivers.Time and Date: 2-4 p.m., third Monday of each monthLocation: WCCCRegistration and for More Information: Call Jan Burket, COPD advocate, at 239-217-0545

Free Memory ScreeningsTime and Date: 1-3 p.m., every MondayLocation: LeePhysicianGroupMemoryCare, 12600CreeksideLane,Suite7,FortMyersRegistration and for More Information: Appointments are encouraged; call 239-343-9220

Trauma Support GroupA support group for people and caregivers who have survived traumatic injury.Time and Date: 6:30-8:30 p.m., second Tuesday of each monthLocation: LMHMedRoom3Registration and for More Information: Call 239-343-2561

Lee Physician Group Memory Care Support GroupThis support group is for caregivers of those with memory impairments. Our mission is to provide caregivers with knowledge, guidance and support in caring for their loved ones and themselves.Time and Date: 4:30 p.m., second Tuesday and last Thursday of each monthLocation: Riverwalk Professional Center, 12600 CreeksideLane,firstfloorconferenceroom, FortMyersRegistration and for More Information: Call Alexandra Henderson at 239-343-9224

Mended Heart Support GroupThis national support group is for people with heart disease. Meetings feature excellent speakers—includingthismonth’sspeaker,MichelleBierig,LeeMemorial Health System director of cardiovascular services—and last about an hour and a half.Time and Date: 6:30 p.m., second Tuesday of each monthLocation: Wa-Ke Hatchee Community Center, 16760BassRoad,FortMyersRegistration and for More Information: Call Joe Jansen at 239-461-0980

Brain Aneurysm Support GroupThis support group is for people who have experienced brainaneurysms.Familymembers,significantothersand caregivers are welcome to attend.Time and Date: 5:30-7:30 p.m., April 2Location:LMH5thFloorConferenceRoomRegistration and for More Information: Call Shaun Karleskint, RN or Tiffany Blauvelt, RN at 239-343-1571Powerful Tools for CaregiversA nationally recognized, evidence-based program designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a loved one at home, in a nursing facility or from long distance.Time and Date: VariesLocation: VariesFee: A donation of $30 helps defray the cost of the bookRegistration and for More Information: Call Alexandra Henderson at 239-343-9224

Powerful Tools for CaregiversTime and Date:9a.m.-Noon,Feb.11–March18Location: Tony Rotino Senior Center, 5817 Driftwood Parkway, Cape Coral

Positive Parent Support GroupProvided by Golisano Children’s Hospital of SouthwestFloridaincollaborationwiththeGreaterNaples YMCA, this support group is for families of children with special abilities. It provides the opportunity for families to connect and establish supportive relationships. Snacks and beverages are provided.Time and Date: 6-7:30 p.m., third Thursday of every monthLocation: Greater Naples YMCA, 5450 YMCA Road, NaplesRegistration and for More Information: Call 239-597-3148

Location guideTo save space, we have abbreviated the names of our locations. Here is a guide to help you:

CCH – Cape Coral HospitalGCMC – Gulf Coast Medical CenterHPMC – HealthPark Medical CenterLMH – Lee Memorial HospitalRCC – Regional Cancer CenterWCCC – Wellness Center–Cape CoralWCFM –Wellness Center–Fort Myers

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