Mary Jo MacLaughlinOur Mission
The purpose of the ECCL’s Health Council is to advocate for the resources to improve the health and wellbeing of persons living and working in the greater Estero area by supporting the creation of physical, social, and economic environments resulting in better health outcomes.
What we’re doing…
The Health Council cooperates with communities and local health providers to identify needed preventive and health care services; fosters communication with residents of the greater Estero area regarding health issues and programs; and Assists Lee Health Coconut Point to operate a patient-centric facility that will focus on the health needs of all individuals in the region.
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ECCL Participates in Lee Health Coconut Point Drive-Through Health Fair
On Saturday April 17, 2021 Lee Health hosted a drive-in “Health Fair” at their Coconut Point complex. The aim was to increase awareness of the many advanced services available, their integrated approach to preventive healthcare as well as their state-of-the-art...
Five Reasons to Wear a Mask Even After You’re Vaccinated
Two of the key areas that the ECCL focuses on concerning our vision, "To make the greater Estero area the best place to live, work, and play," are Healthcare and Safety. With this in mind, the ECCL considered a recent article published by Kaiser Health Newsworthy of...
You Can Save A Life-Using an AED
It’s frightening to witness someone at home who has collapsed. If they’re not breathing or gasping for breath: call 911 and immediately begin CHEST COMPRESSIONS. Watch the 30 second New York-Presbyterian Hospital YouTube video, “Everyone Can Save a...
Masks and sanitation supplies appreciated by community
On behalf of the many individuals and businesses that have expressed their gratitude to the Village Council for distributing many thousands of masks to residents and 300 commercial hand sanitizers to small businesses, the ECCL applauds the recent initiative. The...
COVID-19: Don’t Let Your Guard Down! Don’t Stop Wearing Your Mask!
43% of all Estero’s Covid-19 cases have occurred in the last 6 weeks1Don't Let Your Guard Down! Wear a Mask! The ECCL and the Estero Chamber would like to thank the vast majority of residents in the greater Estero area for observing the Centers for Disease Control and...
CPR –An Emergency Life Saving Procedure
An Important Message on CPR from ECCL’s Health Council’s Cardiac Subcommittee. According to American Heart Association statistics, 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of the hospital each year. Seventy percent of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) occur in...
To Mask Or Not To Mask? That is the Question
The numbers continue to rise The total number of COVID-19 cases in the state and the Lee County numberscontinue to confirm the significant and worrisome rise in COVID–19 cases. However, face masks have become a go-to topic of conversation and debate for many. While...
Join Us for the Lee Health Coconut Point Blood Drive
Did you know that one pint of blood can save two lives? We invite you to make a difference in these troubled times at the Lee Health Coconut Point Blood Drive! Join us from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, June 29 at our Coconut Point facility, 23450 Via Coconut Point,...
Are you prepared for hurricane season?
Precautionary measures can temper the ravages of these destructive storms Disasters + Preparedness IN THIS ARTICLE Hurricanes can shatter lives as well as damage property. Being prepared can help you, your family, or your business minimize the impact of the storm. The...
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