As part of their ongoing initiative to connect residents and visitors with high quality healthcare in Southwest Florida, Collier County Medical Society (CCMS) and the Foundation of CCMS will host the 14th Annual Women’s Health Forum, a free health education event, on Saturday, April 1st.

The forum, with the theme “Be a Wellness Super Woman” will take place at Naples United Church of Christ, McSpadden Hall from 8:30am-1:00pm, and will feature breakout sessions with educational presentations on a wide spectrum of women’s health topics from 20 local physicians, an exhibit hall with vendors that offer services for women, and light refreshments. The Forum regularly draws around 300 attendees.

Breakout session topics include: Arthritis, Breast Cancer, Diabetes, Thyroid, Gastroenterology, Autoimmune Disease, Gynecology, Heart Disease, Mental Wellness, Alzheimer’s/Dementia, Nutrition/Supplements, Pain Management, Preventive Care, and more. Each presentation has time for Q&A with the physician speakers, helping attendees gain a deeper understanding of the topics.

Interested attendees should register online at ccmsonline.org/events, or call 239-435-7727. A suggested donation of $5 at the door will benefit the Foundation of CCMS, a charitable organization that provides medical scholarships and funding to local healthcare programs in need. Volunteer and support opportunities are also available; visit ccmsonline.org/support, email info@ccmsonline.org, or call 239-435-7727 for more information.

The Women’s Health Forum is made possible from the support of presenting sponsors GenesisCare, Healthcare Network, and Hobdari Family Health and sponsors Advocate Radiation Oncology, Ameriprise/Carrie Coats, Creative Scripts, Naples Heart Rhythm Specialists, and Radiology Regional.

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About Collier County Medical Society and the Foundation of CCMS:

Collier County Medical Society is an organization of physicians dedicated to serving the needs of our physician members so they can better serve the needs of the community. CCMS was founded in 1957 and over the past 60+ years has grown to more than 700 physician members representing all specialties. Membership is voluntary, and brings together physicians who have an interest in organized medicine and share the goals of maintaining high standards of clinical care in Collier County. CCMS is affiliated with Florida Medical Association and the American Medical Association. For more information visit ccmsonline.org or call   239.435.7727.

The Foundation of CCMS is a 501(c)3 charitable organization launched by the Medical Society in 2012, with the mission to provide support and leadership to programs that address access to healthcare and promote health education. For more information visit ccmsfoundation.org or call   239.435.7727.