whf17graphic3A Free Public Event at Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church on March 4th

Collier County, FL (February 14, 2017)—As part of its ongoing efforts to be a resource for residents and visitors in Collier County, Collier County Medical Society (CCMS) and the Foundation of CCMS are pleased to host the 9th Annual Women’s Health Forum, a free health education event, on Saturday, March 4th.

The forum, with the theme “Better Health…Better Life!” will take place at Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church from 8:30am-12:30pm, and will feature breakout sessions with educational talks from 24 local physicians, an exhibit hall with 21 vendors that provide services for women, and a healthy complimentary continental breakfast.

Topics of discussion will include nutrition, cardiology, osteoporosis, dermatology, vascular health, neurology, gastroenterology, fitness & exercise, and more. Each session allows time for attendees to pose questions to the physician presenters.

Interested attendees should register online at www.ccmsonline.org, or call 239-435-7727. Volunteer opportunities are also available; call 239-435-7727 for more information.

The Women’s Health Forum is made possible from the support of presenting sponsors Physicians Regional Healthcare System, Vein Specialists, and VITAS Healthcare.

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Executive Summary / Calendar Listing:
Collier County Medical Society (CCMS) and the Foundation of CCMS are pleased to host the 9th Annual Women’s Health Forum – “Better Health…Better Life!” – on Saturday, March 4th. This free health education event is open to the public and takes place at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church (625 111th Ave N, Naples, FL) from 8:30am-12:30pm. The forum features a variety of educational talks from local physicians, an exhibit hall with vendors that provide services for women, and a complimentary continental breakfast. The Women’s Health Forum is made possible from the support of presenting sponsors Physicians Regional Healthcare System, Vein Specialists, and VITAS Healthcare. Interested attendees should register online at www.ccmsonline.org. Volunteer opportunities are also available. Call CCMS at 239-435-7727 for more information.

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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 promoting quality healthcare for all patients and to serving the professional needs of its members. CCMS was founded in 1957 and over the past 60 years has grown to over 500 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 www.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, promote health education and serve the community’s public health needs. For more information visit ccmsfoundation.org or call  239.435.7727.

Media Contact: April Donahue, Executive Director, april@ccmsonline.org