Expressive Arts program promotes healing
Lawrence Spriggs smiles and chats as Christina Gallagher, Ph.D., constructs a bright flower out of tissue paper. “I still have the flower at home that you made me,” he says. Full Story
Cause for alarm
U.S. autism cases show 59 percent increase, distressing activists
One in every 100 children in the United States may have some form of autism spectrum disorder, far more than previously believed, and the rate appears to be worsening quickly, especially among boys, new figures from the CDC show. Full Story
LMHS implements new leadership structure
Two executives at Lee Memorial Health System — John Wiest and Lawrence Antonucci, M.D. — have been appointed to new positions as chief operating officers for the health system. Mr. Wiest was appointed chief operating officer for business and strategic services. Dr. Antonucci is now chief operating officer for hospital and physician services. Full Story
Regional Cancer Center aided by fashion show
The Lee Memorial Health System Foundation has once again partnered with Tanger Outlets to raise awareness of area residents who are battling cancer. The fundraiser, which includes a fashion show, auction and luncheon, takes place 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4. The event will be held at Sanibel Harbour Resort and Spa, 17260 Harbour Point Dr., Fort Myers. Full Story
Physicians join LMHS staff
Lee Memorial Health System announces the following physicians joined its medical staff during the month of January: Full Story
Parkinson’s medication seminars offered in Lee
Medications are an important part of the treatment plan for those living with Parkinson’s. Full Story
Lee Memorial launches weight loss Web site
Lee Memorial Health System’s weight-loss surgery program has launched a new Web site that makes information on procedures and services easily accessible. The new site, www.leememorial.org/bariatricsurgery, outlines all aspects of the Fort Myers weight loss surgery program, including the following: Full Story
HOLISTIC HEALTH NOTEBOOK
Internet rich in research tools
The world is full of resources. The Internet exploded access to resources that we previously did not have. In fact, the Internet has made obtaining health information easy. Almost too easy. The Net is a minefield of crazy information and we need to exercise discretion when surfing. Full Story
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