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For your Health Lecture Series: Not Your Mother's Hysterectomy
Until recently, hysterectomies required a large abdominal incision and a lengthy recovery. Now, all of that has changed thanks to minimally invasive options—including robotic surgery. Join obstetrician/gynecologist Melissa Lee, M.D., for an in-depth look at the advancements and benefits of new surgical procedures.
Thursday, May 3
5-7:00 p.m.
HealthPark Medical Center
Room HP1A
9981 S. HealthPark Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33908
Seating is limited. Reservations are requested. Please call 239-454-8762.
May
19
Eighth Annual Ryan McCleskey Memorial Redfish Challenge
Established in memory of Ryan McCleskey, who lost his battle with cancer at the
age of 26, the fishing tournament has raised more than
$50,000 to provide lifesaving care through Barbara's Friends—The Children's Hospital Cancer Fund.
Saturday, May 19
Tournament begins at 7:00 a.m.
Cape Harbour Marina
Cape Coral, FL 33914
Entry fee is $250 for up to four anglers.
Everyone is welcome. You don't have to fish to have a great time and help save the lives of young cancer patients.
Call Kristin McCleskey at 239-699-7426 or Wayne Dutton at 239-574-6950 for tournament details, sponsorship/registration information and to buy Sea-Doo chance drawing tickets. www.RyansRedFishChallenge.com
Healthy Living
The Children's Hospital
Music Therapy Helps Patients Heal
For some patients, music therapy offers comfort and healing during a difficult time.
Clinic Provides Multiple Services for ALS Patients
In 2009, Lee Memorial Health System opened the ALS Clinic, which provides a number of health care services for patients and their caregivers in one convenient location.