How You Can Impact the Future of Greater Estero Development | Traffic | PlanningEngage Estero, an all-volunteer, nonpolitical, nonprofit Community Engagement Association, believes there is a critical need to look closely at the collective impact on traffic because of...
Community Health Council
Engage Estero Community Health Council comprises health* and safety-minded volunteers who think about community health comprehensively with a common desire to improve the overall health of the citizens of greater Estero.
Community Health Council Chair
Judy Kessel
jkrollak@gmail.com
Our Mission:
To Be a think tank for creative ideas about community health and how to impact the health of greater Estero favorably.
- Develop strategy, plans, programs, partnerships, awareness, and initiatives that improve the health of greater Estero in a meaningful and measurable way.
- Help define what “health” means to the community and us and engage people around that ideal
- Organize and engage the community through education, activism, information, creativity, organizational support, and structure recommendations
- Be the conduit and connection for resources, including but not limited to traditional medical organizations/establishments, wellness groups, fitness groups, medical professionals, and Blue Zone
- Collaborate with other Engage Councils, community groups, healthcare organizations, and businesses to impact the health and quality of life in greater Estero
- Investigate opportunities, grants, and financial support for our goals where needed
Our Purpose:
We exist to provide guidance, information, education, and initiatives and engage citizens in efforts that result in healthy options, decisions, and behaviors.
Our Values
Values essential to success and longevity:
- Integrity
- Open and honest communication
- Respect for other ideas and expertise
- Shared responsibility and resources
- Follow through on what you say you will do
- Care about what we are trying to achieve
- Innovation and creative thinking (open to doing things in a new way)
Our Vision:
We aspire to have greater Estero Recognized As” The Healthiest Community In Florida.”
Health Campaigns…
Lee Health Coconut Point
Laboratory Services
Wellness Center
Pharmacy
Primary Care
Specialist Care
→
Emergency Care
24/7 care
ER Facilities
Urgent Care Options
→
Take Action
None at this time.
We don't have any articles on this topic at the moment.
*Health is the state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity: The World Health Organization, 1948, revised in 1976 to include the underlined text.
Articles
Second Annual Health and Wellness Fair Comes to Estero
The Estero Community Park and Recreation Center with Lee County Parks & Recreation and Lee Health will be hosting their second annual Health and Wellness Fair. All are welcome to come out and attend the Health and Wellness Fair. Businesses and companies from all...
Join the Million Mile Movement Jan-Apr, 2019
JOIN THE CHALLENGE! The journey of a million miles begins with a single step… Whether you’re walking, running, biking or swimming, register your company team or as an individual for this community wide challenge for FREE! Take a step toward healthier living by joining...
Consumer health care technology improves the patient experience
Consumer health care technology is an umbrella term for patient-facing innovations in health care. This means that, unlike advances in treatment, which are intended to help you get better, consumer technology is solely focused on enhancing your health care experience....
Comprehensive Health Assessment and Care Regime Available Now at Lee Health Coconut Point
What is your definition of happiness? Does your life have purpose? Do you feel healthy and energized enough to meet your goals every day? Lee Health’s experts want to help you learn to take an active part in your health with a comprehensive wellness assessment and...
Organize and Track Your Health Records, Schedule Appointments, and Prescriptions
Technology keeps us connected, and it can also streamline and enhance your health care journey at Lee Health Coconut Point. New digital tools – which all integrate with your personal device – allow you to organize and track your health records, schedule appointments,...
Connect with Your Healthy Living/Comprehensive Care Partner At Lee Health Coconut Point (LHCP)
A new era of health care is dawning in Estero and the surrounding area – an era of convenience, technology, and personal journeys toward wellness. One of the things that will help you on your journey is finding the perfect primary care physician. The right physician...
A Message from Lee Health
Lee Health Coconut Point – a progressive facility that strives to meet a thriving community’s current and future health and wellness needs – is on the lookout for passionate people to be a part of our winning team. Our 163,000-square-foot facility provides patients...
Accessing Lee Health’s Ever Expanding South Lee County Services
Lee Health has created an “app” for all kinds of smartphones to make it easy for everyone to: Access all kinds of healthcare services including doctors of all specialties Learn how to live a healthier lifestyle no matter what your age Organize and track your health...
Tour of Lee Health Coconut Point Emergency Facility
ECCL members were granted a tour of the new "everything but a hospital" healthcare facility under construction in Estero. Lee Health's Alex Greenwood guided the group through the state-of-the-art 24/7 emergency facilities, as well as the first floor. It was exciting...
Get Involved
Find Your Representatives
Contact information for local, state and national legislators.
Volunteer
Engage Estero is made up entirely of volunteer residents, businesspeople, and you!
Invest
Your contributions protect the voice of Estero residents and enable action before it's too late!
Sign up to receive emails on important and urgent issues facing Estero.
Join the Movement
Protect Your Voice
Engage Estero provides action alerts, community news, and regular reports on issues affecting the quality of life in the greater Estero area. Sign up to be on the list.