Lee Health: Take advantage of programs at the Healthy Life Centers

Larry Antonucci
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Lee Health’s Healthy Life Centers offer a variety of programs and services, yoga, cooking classes and more to inspire healthy habits and enhance wellness.
Lee Health’s Healthy Life Centers offer a variety of programs and services, yoga, cooking classes and more to inspire healthy habits and enhance wellness.

Each month, Lee Health’s Healthy Life Centers offer a variety of programs and services, yoga, cooking classes and more to inspire healthy habits and enhance wellness. With the start of the new year, I wanted to encourage our neighbors throughout our community to take advantage of the offerings at the Healthy Life Center at Lee Health Coconut Point, as well as Healthy Life Centers at Babcock Ranch, WellWay Cape Coral and Cypress Cove.

Larry Antonucci
Larry Antonucci

Here is a small sample of the events scheduled this month:

  • "Nutrition in the Kitchen: Exploring Diet Trends," 11 a.m.-noon, Friday, Jan. 19, Lee Health Coconut Point

  • "Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy After Knee and Hip Replacement," 11 a.m.-noon, Tuesday, Jan. 23, Lee Health Coconut Point.

  • "An Update on Lee Health’s Cardiac Surgical Research – Cutting-Edge & Close to Home!" Noon-1 p.m., Monday, Jan. 29, Lee Health Coconut Point (Also offered from 1-2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 8, at WellWay Cape Coral)

  • "Hands-Only CPR Demo," 10-11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 30, Lee Health Coconut Point (Also offered from 2-3 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 11, at WellWay Cape Coral)

The Healthy Life Center team has also planned a series of programs focused on Parkinson’s disease, including:

  • "Finding Hope for Living Well with Parkinson’s," 3-4 p.m., Monday, Jan. 15, Lee Health Coconut Point (Also offered from 3-4 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 17, at WellWay Cape Coral).

  • "Parkinson’s Disease: Understanding Eligibility, Outcomes and Patient Experience with Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy," 3-4 p.m., Monday, Jan. 22, Lee Health Coconut Point (Also offered from 3-4 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 24, at WellWay Cape Coral).

  • "The Role of Nutrition in Management of Parkinson’s Disease," 3-4 p.m., Monday, Jan. 29, Lee Health Coconut Point (Also offered from 3-4 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 31, at WellWay Cape Coral).

Beyond these programs, there are more on the schedule throughout the month, including support groups, cooking demos, and the Second Annual Pedal for a Purpose event that supports the Lee Health Cancer Institute at the Bonita Health Center and wellness funds. Visit LeeHealth.org/Events to search for events near you, or visit tinyurl.com/HLCJan2024 to see the full calendar of events for January. You can also email HealthyLifeCenter@LeeHealth.org or call 239-468-0050 for more information or to RSVP.

The Healthy Life Center team can also help you navigate health services, including scheduling appointments with Lee Physician Group or an outpatient service like rehabilitation or testing.

If you are looking for support and motivation to lead a healthier life, the education and navigation teams at the Healthy Life Centers are ready to help! They are committed to providing high-quality, engaging educational programs and services that inspire and empower people to focus on their health and well-being.

Larry Antonucci, M.D., MBA is the president & CEO of Lee Health, Southwest Florida’s major destination for health care offering acute care, emergency care, rehabilitation and diagnostic services, health and wellness education, and community outreach and advocacy programs. Visit LeeHealth.org to learn more.

This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: Lee Health: Take advantage of programs at the Healthy Life Centers