Free family event highlights health awareness, education and prevention
Fort Myers, Fla. – Sept. 16, 2024 — Lee Health is proud to participate in the Annual Omega Family Health Forum on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at Dunbar High School, 3800 E. Edison Ave., Fort Myers. This health forum is a family affair offering support and education for men, women and young people.
Presentations by community healthcare providers will be offered twice throughout the morning at 9 a.m. first and additionally at 10:30 a.m.
This free community event is focused on health awareness and prevention and will feature a variety of screenings and education, including:
- Breast Exams and Education, Colorectal Cancer Screening, Lung Cancer Screening, Prostate screening
- Injury Prevention
- Parkinson Education
- Rehab Services Education
- Lee Health Solutions. Nutrition/COPD/Chronic Care Education
- Pulmonology Education
- Glucose Screening
- Blood Pressure Screenings
- NICU Ambulance
- HIV/STD Screening/Education
- Area Agency on Aging Education
- Smoking Prevention Education
“Lee Health is dedicated to being compassionate supporters of health and wellness, and our involvement in the Annual Omega Family Health Forum allows us to demonstrate this commitment by aiding families in enhancing their health through awareness, education, and prevention,” says Sally Kreuscher, director of community affairs for Lee Health. “We are thrilled to participate in this event once more and look forward to collaborating with families to encourage healthy lifestyles.”
For more information, please call 239-343-8375.
About Lee Health
Since the opening of the first hospital in 1916, Lee Health has been a health care leader in Southwest Florida, constantly evolving to meet the needs of the community. A non-profit, integrated health care services organization, Lee Health is committed to the well-being of every individual served, focused on healthy living and maintaining good health. Staffed by caring people, inspiring health, services are conveniently located throughout the community in four acute care hospitals, two specialty hospitals, outpatient centers, walk-in medical centers, primary care and specialty physician practices and other services across the continuum of care. Formerly known as Lee Memorial Health System, the organization began its second century of service with a new name in 2016. Learn more at www.LeeHealth.org.
