Health Notes
Cape Coral
Blood pressure checks
Cape Coral Hospital Auxiliary conducts blood pressure tests every Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. in the hospital main lobby. For more information call 574-0206.
Blood pressure and blood sugar clinics
Tatalomo’s Nurses Registry will provide complimentary blood pressure and blood sugar clinics on the third Monday of each month, at Lake Kennedy Senior Center, 400 Santa Barbara Blvd. The cost is free. For more information call 574-0575.
Free Skin Cancer Screenings
Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer with over one million diagnosed each year. May starts National Skin Cancer/Melanoma Awareness month and Riverchase Dermatology will be holding free skin cancer screenings at its Fort Myers, Naples and Cape Coral locations.
Riverchase Dermatology invites the members of the community to participate in the screenings for the prevention and early detection of skin cancer. The screenings will be offered to new patients by appointment for the following dates and locations:.
– May 14 Cape Coral office, 1425 Viscaya Parkway, Suite 102, (239) 443-1500.
Riverchase Dermatology is a team of 12 providers with four locations in Naples, Fort Myers, Cape Coral and Marco Island and is accepting new patients.
Riverchase Dermatology is a comprehensive skin center offering the latest and most effective treatments for all aspects of dermatology; skin cancer prevention and treatment, general dermatology, dermatologic surgery, cosmetic procedures, aesthetic plastic surgery, MOHS micrographic surgery and the newest treatment, non-surgical treatment of skin cancer.
Plastic surgery seminars
Dr. Robert J. Brueck will conduct two plastic surgery seminars in Cape Coral, May 27 & June 10
Wednesday, May 27, 6 to 8 p.m., Dr. Brueck will discuss “The Real Truth about Cosmetic Surgery”, focusing on facial rejuvenation.
Wednesday June 10, 6 to 8 p.m. the subject will be body contouring.
The location is the Mid-Cape Racquet and Health Club, 1300 Ceitus Terrace, Cape Coral.
For more information, visit Dr. Brueck’s blog or contact Bob Lynch at Mid-Cape R&H Club, 239-573-3210.
ATVs, dangerous for children
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and kids can be a dangerous mix, especially for those who tend to treat the ATVs like toys instead of high-powered vehicles.
The number of young patients being seen at the Lee Memorial Hospital Trauma Center with ATV-related injuries has steadily increased over the past few years. The patients range in age from age two to 18 and have a variety of injuries, including head trauma, lung contusions, mangled extremities, open bone fractures and associated soft tissue and visceral injuries.
Dr. Shannon and his associate, Dr. Churchill, treat pediatric patients with severe ATV-related injuries at both The Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida at HealthPark Medical Center and the Lee Memorial Hospital Trauma Center.
The AAOS recommends that children under 12 years of age not be permitted to operate any ATV. According to the AAOS, They recommend that children under the age of 16 only operate ATVs that have an engine size less than 90 cc. Additional guidelines can be found at the AAOS web site at www.aaos.com.
Offering complete evaluative and treatment services, their office is located in the Cape Coral Surgery Center at 2721 Del Prado Blvd. Suite 210.
For more information or to make an appointment, call 239-574-8463 or visit www.FLOCCG.com
Fort Myers
Wellness and Rehab Center 25th anniversary
The Lee Center for Wellness and Rehabilitation, located at 2070 Carrell Road, Fort Myers,i s celebrating its 25th anniversary throughout the month of May.
– May 27, 5:30-8 p.m., Open house 25th Anniversary party, Free day of exercise, refreshments.
– May 14: Wellness and Prevention, presented by Dr. Sal Lacagnina
– May 19: 1 p.m., Dizziness and Vertigo for Seniors, presented by Hathanlie Grondink, P.T.
– May 20, 10 a.m., Portion Control, presented by Elizabeth McCormick, R.D.
– May 21: 12:45 p.m.,Aging Gracefully, Being the Best You Can Be presented by Sue Maxwell, System Gerontology Business Leader.
Meet the massage therapists:
– May 20: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lee Memorial Hospital
– May 27:10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lee Center for Rehabilitation & Wellness.Bloodmobile, May 22, 7 a.m. to noon.
Visit: http//www.leememorial.org/public affairs/press-releases.asp
Finding balance in caregiving journey
Lee Memorial Health System hosts a seminar on how to stay healthy while caring for a loved one Friday, May 15, at 10 a.m. at Reflections Care Clubs, 5711 Independence Circle, Fort Myers, Fl.
To make a reservation, call 239-481-2961.
Blow the Whistle on Asthma
May is Asthma Awareness Month and staff members at The Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida are hosting a fun-filled educational event that will provide multiple learning stations to highlight pediatric asthma education and control strategies.
Come out and tour our booths and learn more about treating asthma symptoms effectively.
The Children’s Hospital of Southwest FloridaAsthma Awareness Fair at HealthPark Medical Center Atrium,
9981 S. HealthPark Drive, Fort Myers, Wednesday, May 20, from 10 a.m to 2 p.m.
CHADD
CHADD is the nations leading non-profit organization serving people of all ages affected by Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD).
CHADD of Lee County is a local chapter of the national organization. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday (with the exception of November) of each month from 7-9 p.m. at Lee Memorial Hospital Auditorium, 2776 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers. Meetings are free and open to the public. The next meeting to be held June 2, a round table of support. A sharing of stories and successess; how to get help, coping with living with AD/HD, where to turn for assistance; how to advocate for help;organization tips and networking.
For more information contact Lynne Lampila, 466-1167, 940-2578; Jean Gavin, 472-9758; or write to: 14851 David Drive Fort Myers, FL 33908
Volunteers needed for summer
Seniors 60 years old and over are needed to mentor children this summer in school and camp for The Foster Grandparent Program of Southwest Florida. Volunteers serve 20 hours a week and receive a tax-free stipend of $2.6/hour, transportation reimbursement of 35 cents per mile,free physical, plus many more perks. Help make a difference in the community. Enroll now, space is limited.
Call Jon Wlloughby at The Dr. Piper Center, 332-5346.
Sanibel
Conference on Addictive Disorders
The 8th Annual Conference on Addictive Disorders to be held May 26 through 28, at Sanibel Harbor Resort & Spa, presented by Florida Addictions Institute.
Full information, including the conference brochure, hotelinformationk,and online registrationlinkcan be found at: