BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//EsteroToday.com by Engage Estero - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:EsteroToday.com by Engage Estero 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:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD 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:20220322T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141600 CREATED:20220221T184321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220221T184342Z UID:28036-1647950400-1647954000@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Mindfulness DESCRIPTION:Join Florida Blue to learn what mindfulness is and is not\, mindfulness practices\, and how to incorporate it into everyday life (including the workplace). Lunch provided! URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/mindfulness/ LOCATION:Florida Blue Fort Myers Center\, 8041 Plaza Del Lago Drive\, Estero\, Florida\, 33928 CATEGORIES:Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141600 CREATED:20220107T164333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220107T164333Z UID:27640-1648285200-1648296000@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Health and Wellness Fair - Rescheduled DESCRIPTION:The Estero Park and Recreation Center with Lee County Parks & Recreation and Lee Health will be hosting their fourth annual Health and Wellness Fair.  Health education and screenings will be provided by the Lee Health Outreach Team. Enjoy demonstrations from local organizations and businesses\, weight loss vendors\, and take an opportunity to donate blood on the Lee Health blood bus. URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/health-and-wellness-fair-rescheduled/ LOCATION:Estero Park & Recreation Center\, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States CATEGORIES:Health ORGANIZER;CN="Lee Health Coconut Point":MAILTO:healthylifecenter@leehealth.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141600 CREATED:20220330T125823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T125823Z UID:28296-1648891800-1648897200@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Managing the Risk of Extreme Heat DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, Miami’s Chief Heat Officer will discuss threats\, strategies\, and potential solutions to the effects of extreme heat on Florida residents. URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/managing-the-risk-of-extreme-heat/ CATEGORIES:Health ORGANIZER;CN="League of Women Voters":MAILTO:reservations@lwvlee.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220418T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220418T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141600 CREATED:20220330T124714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T124714Z UID:28270-1650276000-1650294000@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Blood Drive DESCRIPTION:Southwest Florida is in need of blood donations. The Bloodmobile will be at Lee Health Coconut Point. Call 239-468-0050 to schedule your appointment. URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/blood-drive-6/ LOCATION:Lee Health Coconut Point CATEGORIES:Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141600 CREATED:20220330T124812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T124812Z UID:28272-1651143600-1651147200@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Kick the Sugar Habit DESCRIPTION:Learn how to reduce your sugar intake and adopt healthier eating habits. Call 239-468-0050 to RSVP. Part of the workplace wellness series – virtual. URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/kick-the-sugar-habit/ CATEGORIES:Health,Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220509T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141600 CREATED:20220426T125352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T125416Z UID:28488-1652083200-1653584400@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Women's Health Week DESCRIPTION:Starting Mother’s Day\, Lee Health programs focus on women’s health with in-person and virtual events. Improve your physical and mental health through these sessions. \nhttps://esterotoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/WomensHealthWeekMay22.pdf URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/womens-health-week/ LOCATION:Lee Health Coconut Point CATEGORIES:Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220610T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220610T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141600 CREATED:20220524T175615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T175615Z UID:28680-1654851600-1654855200@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Farm to Feed: All About Basil DESCRIPTION:This class will review the different kinds of basil to grow here in SWFL. We will make several different types of pesto to taste. URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/farm-to-feed-all-about-basil/ LOCATION:Lee Health Coconut Point CATEGORIES:Health ORGANIZER;CN="Lee Health Coconut Point":MAILTO:healthylifecenter@leehealth.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141600 CREATED:20220524T180054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T180054Z UID:28682-1655208000-1655211600@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Redefining Stress DESCRIPTION:Join Exercise Specialist Marc Bifano to talk about how the current approach to health and wellness is not working. Then\, discuss a new approach\, Allostatic Load\, that is remodeling how we understand and deal with stress. URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/redefining-stress/ LOCATION:Lee Health Coconut Point CATEGORIES:Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220706T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220706T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141600 CREATED:20220627T062546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T125010Z UID:28949-1657112400-1657116000@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Cooking with Kat Series DESCRIPTION:Join Kat in the kitchen to learn some new summer salad recipes you will want to dig your fork into immediately. URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/cooking-with-kat-series/ LOCATION:Lee Health Coconut Point CATEGORIES:Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220907 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220908 DTSTAMP:20260403T141600 CREATED:20220830T035118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T042724Z UID:29598-1662508800-1662595199@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Falls Prevention Awareness Week DESCRIPTION:Virtual and In-Person events throughout September aim to inform residents of ways to prevent dangerous falls. URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/lee-health-coconut-point-2/ LOCATION:Lee Health Coconut Point CATEGORIES:Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220913 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220914 DTSTAMP:20260403T141600 CREATED:20220830T035201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T042745Z UID:29600-1663027200-1663113599@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Falls Prevention Awareness Week DESCRIPTION:Virtual and In-Person events throughout September aim to inform residents of ways to prevent dangerous falls. URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/lee-health-coconut-point-3/ LOCATION:Lee Health Coconut Point CATEGORIES:Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220922 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220923 DTSTAMP:20260403T141600 CREATED:20220830T035221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T042816Z UID:29602-1663804800-1663891199@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Falls Prevention Awareness Week DESCRIPTION:Virtual and In-Person events throughout September aim to inform residents of ways to prevent dangerous falls. URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/lee-health-coconut-point-4/ LOCATION:Lee Health Coconut Point CATEGORIES:Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220927 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220928 DTSTAMP:20260403T141600 CREATED:20220830T035240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T042845Z UID:29604-1664236800-1664323199@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Falls Prevention Awareness Week DESCRIPTION:Virtual and In-Person events throughout September aim to inform residents of ways to prevent dangerous falls. URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/lee-health-coconut-point-5/ LOCATION:Lee Health Coconut Point CATEGORIES:Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141600 CREATED:20220830T034530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T042934Z UID:29592-1664272800-1664276400@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Sun\, Skin Care & the Importance of Skin Exams DESCRIPTION:Lee Health experts will review how to protect your skin\, the ABCDEs of melanoma\, types of skin cancer and skin cancer treatments\, and what to do if your skin is already damaged. URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/lee-health-coconut-point/ LOCATION:Lee Health Coconut Point CATEGORIES:Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141600 CREATED:20221028T184825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T184825Z UID:30033-1667386800-1667394000@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:3-Week Plant Based Cooking Series DESCRIPTION:Learn how to integrate more plant-based meals into your lifestyle. Call 239-468-0050 for more information. URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/3-week-plant-based-cooking-series/ LOCATION:Lee Health Coconut Point CATEGORIES:Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141600 CREATED:20221028T190222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T190222Z UID:30061-1667475000-1667478600@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:The Importance of Balance DESCRIPTION:Join Chris Williams from Emeritus Health and learn why your balance gets worse as you age and how to improve it with in-home exercises. He will show you a series of exercises that you can do in your home to help improve your balance. URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/the-importance-of-balance/ LOCATION:Florida Blue Fort Myers Center\, 8041 Plaza Del Lago Drive\, Estero\, Florida\, 33928 CATEGORIES:Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141600 CREATED:20221028T184848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T184848Z UID:30035-1667991600-1667998800@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:3-Week Plant Based Cooking Series DESCRIPTION:Learn how to integrate more plant-based meals into your lifestyle. Call 239-468-0050 for more information. URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/3-week-plant-based-cooking-series-2/ LOCATION:Lee Health Coconut Point CATEGORIES:Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141600 CREATED:20221028T190244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T190244Z UID:30063-1668079800-1668083400@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:The Importance of Balance DESCRIPTION:Join Chris Williams from Emeritus Health and learn why your balance gets worse as you age and how to improve it with in-home exercises. He will show you a series of exercises that you can do in your home to help improve your balance. URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/the-importance-of-balance-2/ LOCATION:Florida Blue Fort Myers Center\, 8041 Plaza Del Lago Drive\, Estero\, Florida\, 33928 CATEGORIES:Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221114T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221114T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141600 CREATED:20221028T184715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T184715Z UID:30031-1668427200-1668430800@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Your Mental Health After Hurricane Ian DESCRIPTION:Hurricane Ian had a devastating impact on our area. Join Dr. Paul Simeone as we take a look at the impact Hurricane Ian has had on our lives and steps for moving forward while taking care of our mental health. URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/your-mental-health-after-hurricane-ian/ LOCATION:Lee Health Coconut Point CATEGORIES:Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141600 CREATED:20221028T184903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T184903Z UID:30037-1668596400-1668603600@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:3-Week Plant Based Cooking Series DESCRIPTION:Learn how to integrate more plant-based meals into your lifestyle. Call 239-468-0050 for more information. URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/3-week-plant-based-cooking-series-3/ LOCATION:Lee Health Coconut Point CATEGORIES:Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141600 CREATED:20221028T190257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T190257Z UID:30065-1668684600-1668688200@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:The Importance of Balance DESCRIPTION:Join Chris Williams from Emeritus Health and learn why your balance gets worse as you age and how to improve it with in-home exercises. He will show you a series of exercises that you can do in your home to help improve your balance. URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/the-importance-of-balance-3/ LOCATION:Florida Blue Fort Myers Center\, 8041 Plaza Del Lago Drive\, Estero\, Florida\, 33928 CATEGORIES:Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141600 CREATED:20221125T191232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221125T191232Z UID:30369-1669971600-1669975200@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Farm to Feed: Root Crops DESCRIPTION:Join this class to learn all about growing your own root veggies in Southwest Florida! URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/farm-to-feed-root-crops/ LOCATION:Lee Health Coconut Point CATEGORIES:Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141600 CREATED:20221125T191352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221125T191352Z UID:30371-1670920200-1670931000@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Skin Cancer Screening DESCRIPTION:An advanced dermatology provider will be perform skin checks and address your skin concerns with an appointment. RSVP at 239-468-0050. URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/skin-cancer-screening/ LOCATION:Lee Health Coconut Point CATEGORIES:Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230217T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230217T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141600 CREATED:20230206T090216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T090216Z UID:31036-1676628000-1676642400@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Heart Health Fair & Education Event DESCRIPTION:Programs all day including Strategies for Success with Heart Failure; Outdoor Strength\, Balance & Stretch; Women & Heart Disease; Outdoor Meditation; and Heart Health Cooking Demos. Reservations are required\, RSVP to 239.468.0050. URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/heart-health-fair-education-event/ CATEGORIES:Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T141600 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:20260403T141600 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:20260403T141600 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:20260403T141600 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:20260403T141600 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:20260403T141600 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