Learn about why Proton Therapy can provide an important alternative to traditional radiation treatment. This form of treatment which was only available in other parts of the USA now means that residents will have this form of treatment on their doorstep.
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During the weekend of April 6th, Engage Estero’s team of volunteers, organized by Julie Yellig, collected 360 pounds of bagged litter. A total of 2.2 tons of litter has been collected since the end of April 2023 (the end of last season), and an astonishing 10 tons...
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The facts Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming more than 300,000 lives annually. Approximately 95 percent of SCA victims die before they reach a hospital or receive medical attention. How Can We Help Reduce This...
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Engage Estero is delighted to bring you an important program for the May 23rd Community and Member Monthly meeting. Lee Health has partnered with Advocate Radiation Oncology to provide Proton therapy, an advanced form of radiation therapy that uses protons rather than traditional X-rays. It targets tumors and cancer cells more precisely. This means less damage to surrounding tissue, resulting in a lower risk of side effects and a better quality of life during and after cancer treatment. It is a highly effective cancer treatment option for patients diagnosed with:
“We are excited to bring this state-of-the-art technology and forward-thinking cancer care to Southwest Florida,” said Dr. Larry Antonucci, president and CEO of Lee Health. “Lee Health is pleased to be able to work with like-minded partners focused on establishing Southwest Florida as a destination for cutting edge, first-rate cancer care.”
Learn why Proton Therapy can provide an important alternative to traditional radiation treatment. This form of treatment, which was only available in other parts of the USA, now means that residents will have it on their doorstep. The program will focus on Proton Therapy, how it works, how it differs from standard radiation therapy, and where it is appropriate. It will also include specific information about the center and the services offered in partnership with Lee Health.
Todd A. Pezzi, M.D., M.B.A., is an Advocate Radiation Oncology Board-certified Radiation Oncologist. He first became interested in oncology at a young age after seeing cancer impact his own family. He is passionate about delivering state-of-the-art oncologic care to the residents of Southwest Florida.
Dr. Pezzi completed a four-year residency program at the nation’s largest radiation oncology department, the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.
Arie Dosoretz, M.D., MBA., earned a joint MD/MBA degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and the Wharton School of Business. He completed his residency at Yale University’s New Haven Hospital, Department of Therapeutic Radiology in New Haven, CT. He returned to his hometown of Fort Myers in 2015. He is a widely published researcher in nationally recognized peer-reviewed journals, and is a member of the American Society for Radiation Oncology and the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
Ben Spence is the Chief Financial Officer of Lee Health and a senior executive team member. He joined Lee Health in 1995 and has served in many key roles during his career in healthcare finance. Ben’s responsibilities include overseeing and guiding all system financial functions and corresponding financial performance, as well as developing and executing long-term and short-term financial plans to provide the resources needed to achieve the health system’s strategic initiatives, vision, and mission.
Dr. Mark Roh serves as Lee Health’s chief physician executive of oncology services. He is responsible for providing direction and support to the medical staff while working collaboratively with the operations team and other cancer care leaders. Dr. Roh will partner with Debra Wilson, the vice president of oncology services. Alongside Wilson, he will be jointly responsible for Regional Cancer Center operations and developing and executing the strategic plan for oncology services. Before joining Lee Health, Dr. Roh most recently served as Orlando Health University of Florida Health Cancer Center president.
Estero’s “Sense of Place” and Future Priorities Suggested by Residents
See a Statement Describing Estero’s Sense of Place
Engage Estero is also pleased to bring you the results of the March 2024 survey. The study explored residents’ opinions about what Estero should convey to residents and visitors about its “Sense of Place.” Estero may not be well positioned in the minds of its citizens or visitors. It needs distinction! Estero’s “Sense of Place,” or brand, should convey a favorable character, culture, and attractive image to visitors and its citizens so said survey respondents.
The study also explored what priorities the Village should focus on. Details of the survey results and the winners of the Sense of Place competition will be announced, along with a statement describing Estero’s Sense of Place and other findings relating to the priorities residents would like to see addressed by the Village.
Speaker: Allan Bowditch, Engage Estero’s Chief Communications Officer.
