BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//EsteroToday.com by Engage Estero - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://esterotoday.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for EsteroToday.com by Engage Estero REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T161435 CREATED:20230301T084817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T151733Z UID:31445-1678287600-1678291200@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Demystifying and Defeating Dizziness DESCRIPTION:Lee Health will review definitions for dizziness\, lightheadedness\, imbalance and vertigo and talk about common tests to aid in understanding the possible reasons for dizziness. Reservations are required\, RSVP to 239.468.0050. URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/demystifying-and-defeating-dizziness/ LOCATION:Lee Health Coconut Point CATEGORIES:Health ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esterotoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Demystifying-and-Defeating-Dizziness.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T110000 DTSTAMP:20260422T161435 CREATED:20230302T151412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T151412Z UID:31485-1678870800-1678878000@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Mobile Food Pantry DESCRIPTION:Community Cooperative Announces March Mobile Food Pantry Schedule and Locations \nFORT MYERS\, FL. (February 28\, 2023) – Community Cooperative announces its Mobile Food Pantries schedule for March. \nThe Mobile Food Pantry program is one of Community Cooperative’s most innovative ways to bring food and assistance to neighborhoods with high food insecurity and that lack resources. \nID is required for all attendees and bringing bags is encouraged with a limit of one mobile food pantry visit per month per household address. \nThe Community Market is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon for emergency groceries at the main campus\, located at 3429 Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. Blvd. in Fort Myers for those who cannot access a mobile site. \nIf you are interested in financially supporting\, volunteering for\, or have any questions about our Growing Healthy Kids & Families program\, please visit us at www.CommunityCooperative.com or call 239-332-SOUP (7687). URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/mobile-food-pantry/ LOCATION:Literacy Council Gulf Coast\, 26820 Old 41 Road\, Bonita Springs\, FL\, 34135 CATEGORIES:Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230327T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230327T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T161435 CREATED:20230324T171959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T171959Z UID:31795-1679922000-1679936400@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Harmful Algae Bloom Study DESCRIPTION:Meeting with people who would like to participate on:\nMonday March 27\, 2023 1:00 pm -5:00 pm\nand\nTuesday March 28\, 2023 9:00 am-1:00 pm\nCape Coral Public Works Department\n815 Nicholas Pkwy E\, Cape Coral\, FL 33990 \nPrincipal Investigator: Dr. Shirley Gordon\, PhD\, RN\nThe research is being conducted by scientists at Florida Atlantic University’s College of Nursing and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. The study is designed to fill an important gap in our understanding of the impact of the harmful algal blooms (HABS) on human health.\nTo participate you must be: \n\n18 years of age or older.\nAble to read and understand English.\n\nIf selected\, you will be asked to participate in 2 data collection sessions: (1) when algae are not blooming and (2) during an algae bloom.\nAt each session\, you will be asked to: \n\nComplete a short survey\nProvide a nasal swab\, urine and blood sample to test for algal toxins.\n\nEach session will take 15-30 minutes. \nThere is no cost to participate and you will receive a $25 gift card at the end of the 2nd session.\nYou may withdraw from the study at any time without penalty.\nPlease contact us at NurHAB@health.fau.edu to learn more! URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/harmful-algae-bloom-study/ LOCATION:Cape Coral Public Works Department\, 815 Nicholas Parkway\, Cape Coral\, Florida\, 33990 CATEGORIES:Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T161435 CREATED:20230324T172147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T172147Z UID:31799-1679994000-1680008400@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Harmful Algae Bloom Study DESCRIPTION:Meeting with people who would like to participate on:\nMonday March 27\, 2023 1:00 pm -5:00 pm\nand\nTuesday March 28\, 2023 9:00 am-1:00 pm\nCape Coral Public Works Department\n815 Nicholas Pkwy E\, Cape Coral\, FL 33990 \nPrincipal Investigator: Dr. Shirley Gordon\, PhD\, RN\nThe research is being conducted by scientists at Florida Atlantic University’s College of Nursing and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. The study is designed to fill an important gap in our understanding of the impact of the harmful algal blooms (HABS) on human health.\nTo participate you must be: \n\n18 years of age or older.\nAble to read and understand English.\n\nIf selected\, you will be asked to participate in 2 data collection sessions: (1) when algae are not blooming and (2) during an algae bloom.\nAt each session\, you will be asked to: \n\nComplete a short survey\nProvide a nasal swab\, urine and blood sample to test for algal toxins.\n\nEach session will take 15-30 minutes. \nThere is no cost to participate and you will receive a $25 gift card at the end of the 2nd session.\nYou may withdraw from the study at any time without penalty.\nPlease contact us at NurHAB@health.fau.edu to learn more! URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/harmful-algae-bloom-study-2/ LOCATION:Cape Coral Public Works Department\, 815 Nicholas Parkway\, Cape Coral\, Florida\, 33990 CATEGORIES:Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T161435 CREATED:20230301T085113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T151729Z UID:31448-1680102000-1680105600@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Demystifying and Defeating Dizziness DESCRIPTION:Lee Health will review definitions for dizziness\, lightheadedness\, imbalance and vertigo and talk about common tests to aid in understanding the possible reasons for dizziness. Reservations are required\, RSVP to 239.468.0050. URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/demystifying-and-defeating-dizziness-2/ CATEGORIES:Health,Other Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esterotoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Demystifying-and-Defeating-Dizziness.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T193000 DTSTAMP:20260422T161435 CREATED:20230217T210404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T184216Z UID:31208-1680197400-1680204600@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Forum: How Changes in Healthcare will Impact You DESCRIPTION:Public Forum\nHow will the Changes in Healthcare\nImpact You Over the Next Few Years?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, March 30\, 2023\n \n \n \n \n \n Estero High School\n21900 River Ranch Road\, Estero\, FL 33928\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Engage Estero’s FirstHealthcare Public Forum Meeting\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Key Concerns\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How will the imminent shortage of GP’s\, Specialists and nurses impact the way healthcare is administered in the next few years?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How will other services\, such as DispatchHealth a home visitation service\, impact patients care?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How will the acquisition of GP Practices by large Hospital Groups impact you?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is the use of Telemedicine a viable option and how will the quality of healthcare be affected?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How will remote patient monitoring (RPM) devices (that analyze patient’s acute or chronic conditions from outside the hospital\, impact future care for those in our area?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other important topics such as rising hospital and drug prices\, improvements needed in preventive medicine\, access to hospital ancillary services (ambulance services\, ambulatory surgery center (ASC) services\, audiology services)\, communication between primary/specialties\, medical record integration and the implementation of artificial intelligence systems (AI)\, will also impact healthcare needs in the future. However\, these items we plan to review in a second Healthcare Public Forum in the Fall. \nThe Engage Estero team encourages residents to take part in this important initiative and please reach out to your neighbors and friends if you think they too would be interested in attending.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Following the very successful Public Forum Meeting that reviewed the Environment and Water Quality in January\, the Engage Estero team is now focusing on the changes that are occurring in the healthcare arena and the impact they will have on the public. \nThis will be your opportunity to learn more about how these changes will affect access\, timing\, quality and cost to you. \nIn addition\, it will be your opportunity to ask your own questions to the invited panel of experts. \nThe venue has been selected so that there will be ample room for those living in greater Estero and beyond to attend. \nBecause there are many topics that need to be addressed\, it has been decided to conduct two such meetings. The first will be on March 30th  and Engage Estero will schedule the second meeting in the Fall.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Participants\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kris Fay\n Lee Health\, Chief Officer of Community Based Care \n Kris oversees the Lee Health Center for Care Transformation\, a center which focuses on the advancement of value-based care initiatives including care redesign and contract performance. She also oversees the employed medical group of more than 900 physicians and advanced providers\, as well as the outpatient services and locations for the health system. She is responsible for the overall growth\, strategy and operations of the employed physician group and for achieving financial\, quality\, engagement and patient experience targets.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jon Witenko\n Lee Health\, System Director of Virtual Health and Telemedicine \n Has helped to implement Caregility’s iConsult mobile application into a scalable system that could traverse all patient needs in the home and the hospital\, be rapidly deployed\, and be infinitely scalable for the future.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gina Teegarden\, RN\, BSN\, BHA\, MBA\, CENP\n Chief Nursing Executive for the NCH Healthcare System \n She has a 32-year background in nursing and 26 years in nursing leadership. She joined the NCH Healthcare System in 1993. \nDuring her tenure at NCH she has worked to transform the nursing culture to a culture of safety and well-being through the implementation of evidence-based strategies targeted to enhance favorable patient and employee outcomes. \nGina is a member of the American Organization of Nursing Leaders\, the Florida Organization of Nursing Leaders\, and serves as President of the Southwest Organization of Nurse Executives (SWONE) Chapter.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Joseph Repay\, M.D\n Primary Care physician \n Dr Joseph Repay\, M.D: Joseph did his residency at the Medical Center of Central Georgia/Mercer University. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He works as a Primary Care physician with WellSpan Medical Services\, Physicians Regional Healthcare Services.  \nHe is Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician and licensed Physical Therapist with several years’ experience in Hospital Medicine\, Primary Care\, and Outpatient Orthopedic rehabilitation.  URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/healthforum/ LOCATION:Estero High School\, 21900 River Ranch Road\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States CATEGORIES:Engage Estero Event,Health ORGANIZER;CN="Engage Estero":MAILTO:info@esterotoday.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR