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Let’s Make Estero A HeartSafe Community!

The facts Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming more than 300,000 lives annually. Approximately 95 percent of SCA victims die before they reach a hospital or receive medical attention. How Can We Help Reduce This...
Are you up to date with your vaccinations?

Are you up to date with your vaccinations?

Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Whooping Cough) are serious diseases that are preventable with vaccination.  But, the immunity wears off over time. So, everyone needs a booster shot every 10 years after first being immunized.  You can get the vaccination at your...

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Flu Facts

Flu Facts

About one of every twelve Americans were sick from the flu last flu season Almost 80,000 died Close to one million hospitalizations And, 22.7 million medical visits The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits like...

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H.R. 3502 Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act

H.R. 3502 Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act

H.R. 3502: To amend the Public Health Service Act and title XI of the Social Security Act to protect health care consumers from surprise billing practices, and for other purposes. This bi-partisan bill is now before the U.S. Congress. The bill's general idea is to...

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Orthopedic Services at Lee Health Coconut Point

Orthopedic Services at Lee Health Coconut Point

Get back in the game of life with increased mobility and reduced pain. From a simple hand condition to a total knee or hip replacement, the orthopedic specialists at Lee Health Coconut Point treat ailments with a focused plan and advanced rehabilitation that ignite a...

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