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CCRHN Quarterly Newsletter | FALL 2019

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DR. EMILY PTASZEK APPOINTED CEO OF

HEALTHCARE NETWORK OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

Healthcare Network of Southwest Florida is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has named Dr. Emily Ptaszek as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Dr. Ptaszek assumed the position in August upon the retirement of former President and CEO Mike Ellis.

“In appointing Dr. Ptaszek as CEO, the board recognizes and applauds her sound leadership skills, mission-driven attitude and expertise for improving operational excellence,” said Haris Domond, chairman of the board for Healthcare Network. “We are grateful that someone who understands the needs of the organization, the patients and greater community will lead us into the next chapter.”

Dr. Ptaszek previously served as the Chief Operating Officer for Healthcare Network of Southwest Florida. She is a highly accomplished, board certified clinical psychologist who brings more than 10 years of clinical experience to her executive leadership role.

NOVEMBER | DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH

Diabetes Awareness Month was established to raise awareness about both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. Did you know, one in 10 Americans have diabetes and an additional 84 million are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes?

People at risk for type 2 diabetes can lower their risk by enacting healthy lifestyle changes such as:

Eating a balanced diet
Exercising regularly
Limiting alcohol intake
Managing weight
Seeing your doctor for regular check-ups

Source: CDC

TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH

Flu Vaccine

Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness that infects the nose, throat and sometime lungs.
Flu can circulate throughout the year, but peak season is typically in fall and winter months.
The flu shot is the best way to protect yourself and family from the flu.
CDC recommends that people get the flu shot by the end of Oct.
Flu shots are recommended for everyone ages 6 months and older.
The flu can be a very serious illness, especially in young children, adults ages 65 and over, those with underlying health conditions, and pregnant women.

Source : CDC

WHEN YOUR BABY NEEDS TO SEE A PEDIATRICAN

Even when your baby or child is healthy, regular check-ups are important to their long-term well-being. In the September issue of Neapolitan Family Magazine , Healthcare Network Pediatrician, Dr. Alexandra Sarac, explains the importance of regular well-baby/pediatric exams and guides parents through common developmental evaluations.

In the article, When your baby needs to see a pediatrician ... , Dr. Sarac a nswers common questions such as "how often does my baby need a check up"and "what are pediatricians looking for during the visits." Read the full article beginning on page 35.

NICHOLS COMMUNITY HEALTH

COMING TO GOLDEN GATE IN SPRING 2020

Healthcare Network of Southwest Florida broke ground on the Nichols Community Health Center in January and celebrated the building's structural topping-off in July. Once complete, the new facility will offer an array of services including obstetrics and gynecology, and primary medical, dental and integrated behavioral health services for children and adults as well as a drive-thru pharmacy, basic lab and X-ray services.

Located at 12655 Collier Blvd. in Naples, the $15 million medical center is on schedule to welcome patients in spring 2020.

UPCOMING EVENTS

October 5 - Big Bus Event at Department of Health of Collier County, Immokalee

November 2 - Ciclovia, Immokalee

November 21 - National Rural Health Day

December 7 - Ciclovia, Immokalee

UPCOMING NATIONAL HEALTH OBSERVANCES

OCTOBER

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

National Bullying Prevention Month

National Dental Hygiene Month

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Health Literacy Month

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month

National Primary Care Week – October 1-5

National Depression Screening Day – October 11

Mental Illness Awareness Week – October 6-12

World Food Day – October 16

National Healthcare Quality Week – October 20-26

National Health Education Week – October 21-25

National Red Ribbon Week – October 23-31

NOVEMBER

American Diabetes Month

Medical Staff Services Awareness Week (National) – November 4-10

COPD Awareness Month

Great American Smoke out – November 15

DECEMBER

World AIDS Day – December 1

National Influenza Vaccination Week – December 1-7

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