Lee Memorial Health System Holds Free Parenting Classes to be Held in Bonita Springs
If you’re among the many parents who have ever wished kids came with an instruction manual, help is on the way. The Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida Child Advocacy Program is partnering with YMCA of the Palms to host a series of free parenting classes in Bonita Springs. Classes... - April 24, 2010
Lee Memorial Health System Well Informed Lecture Discusses Many Treatments for Back Pain
Lee Memorial Health System's comprehensive back and neck pain care program is the topic of April 14’s Well Informed lecture from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Hyatt Place Coconut Point in Estero. - April 03, 2010
Lee Memorial Health System Brings Popular Memory Classes to Bonita Springs
In April, South Lee County residents can take advantage of memory classes in their own back yards at the Bonita Springs YMCA. A four-session series will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on April 6, 9, 13 and 16. - March 27, 2010
Advances in Joint Replacement Technology to be Discussed at March 24 Lee Memorial Well-Informed Seminar
According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, one in three Americans suffer from bone and joint pain, but new technologies have been developed to help the distress. Researchers, such as Dr. George Markovich, have developed new surgical methods for joint replacement which can reduce the incision size as well as bone irritation as well as muscle disruption, allowing for a less painful and quicker recovery. - March 12, 2010
Local Urologist to Discuss Men’s Health Concerns at March 16 Lee Memorial Well Informed Lecture
Cancer, urinary problems and even impotence and erectile function can all be impacted by men’s prostate glands. Dr. Meir Daller will explore these and other top health issues men face as they age at Lee Memorial Health System’s Well Informed lecture on March 16 between 5 and 6:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Place Coconut Point in Estero. - March 07, 2010
Diabetes Therapies to be Discussed at March 3 Lee Memorial Health System Well-Informed Seminar
There are emerging ways to treat diabetes more effectively, such as using insulin-stimulating hormones called incretins. Dr. Sergio Mather, a physician associated with Lee Memorial Health System, will discuss some of these new therapies at the system’s Well Informed lecture on March 3 between 5 – 6:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Place Coconut Point in Estero. - February 24, 2010
Lee Memorial Health System Healthy Brain Classes Teach Awareness, Association Tips to Improve Memory
The Healthy Brain Initiative was started by Lee Memorial Health System’s Lee Memory Care division to provide ways for residents of Southwest Florida to boost brain power and fight the onset of memory disorders. - February 20, 2010
Lee Memorial Home Health Nurses Tracks Patient Vitals…Virtually
Lee Memorial Home Health telehealth monitors track and transmit patient statistics to health professionals seven days a week from the comfort of their own homes. - February 12, 2010
Lee Memorial Health System Physician Says Preventing Heart Disease is Easier Than You Think
Lee Memorial physician discusses risk factors and simple lifestyle changes to help stave off nation’s No. 1 killer - February 10, 2010
Lee Memorial Health System: Mending Broken Hearts
Cupid takes aim for lovers in February; American Heart Month strikes blow to reduce deaths from heart disease. - February 03, 2010
Lee Memorial Lecture “Gets Inside” Arthroscopic Joint Surgery
Area orthopedic surgeon to discuss option to treat common ligament, tendon and cartilage ailments. - January 23, 2010
Free Flowers for a Year, Help Send Care Packages to Deployed Troops
Local florists partner with LMHS Military Support Program to raise funds. - January 22, 2010
Lee Memorial Weight Loss Surgery May be Used to Treat, Cure More Type 2 Diabetics
Diabetes Surgery Summit issues revised recommendations expanding scope of patients who could benefit from surgery. - January 21, 2010
Lee Memorial Health System Bariatric Center Offers Personalized Approach to Weight Loss
Upcoming seminars to feature comprehensive, holistic program to combat obesity - January 15, 2010
Barbara’s Friends 15th Anniversary Celebration Set for Jan. 31
Barbara’s Friends, the Southwest Florida Children’s Hospital Cancer Fund, will celebrate a special milestone this month – its 15th anniversary - with an event on Jan. 31, 2010 from 12 noon – 3:30 p.m. at the Miromar Design Center, 10800 Corkscrew Road, Estero, Fla. Founded... - January 10, 2010
Lee Memorial Health System Well Informed Lecture to Discuss Breast Cancer Prevention, Treatment
As the second leading cause of death in women, breast cancer is a disease that has touched nearly every American’s life, either through a personal diagnosis or that of a loved one. That’s why Lee Memorial Health System is hosting a panel lecture and question and answer session devoted to breast cancer on Jan. 13 as part of its Well Informed lecture series. - January 10, 2010
Lee Memorial Health System Launches Bariatric Program Web Site
Lee Memorial Health System’s bariatric, or weight loss surgery, program, has launched a new Web site putting information on procedures and services available at prospective patients’ fingertips. The new site, www.leememorial.org/bariatricsurgery, outlines all aspects of the Fort Myers... - January 10, 2010
Lee Memorial Hospital Voted Area’s Top Hospital
Lee Memorial Hospital has been named Fort Myers’ top hospital in the National Research Corporation’s (NRC) 2009/2010 Consumer Choice Awards. Now in its 14th year, this award program recognizes hospitals that healthcare consumers in more than 300 markets throughout the U.S voted as... - December 02, 2009
LMHS Well-Informed Lecture Reviews Advances in Joint Replacement
Hip and knee replacements are among the nation’s most common surgical procedures with over one million joint replacements annually. And while these procedures may have become somewhat routine, advances are being made to better the patient experience. - November 27, 2009