More than 100 Barbie beauties clad in their pinkest pinks, some with Kens on their arms, ventured outside the Dream House to support a Bradenton-based nonprofit spreading the power of hope for women diagnosed with breast cancer. The inaugural Barbie Night, held April 4 at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing in Sarasota, featured music, dancing, local.
The Lee Health Foundation honored Dr. Arie Dosoretz with the Phoenix Award at the nonprofit’s annual Cancer Care Hero Awards celebration. The Phoenix Award recognizes a community member who, through education or development of new resources, has contributed to reshaping cancer care in Southwest Florida. Dosoretz was presented the award at the Foundation’s Lee Health.
Breast health experts from across Southwest Florida are convening for an education forum exploring breast cancer prevention, early detection and treatment. The Southwest Florida Breast Health Conference on April 4 will feature local breast cancer surgeons, radiation oncologists and researchers discussing the latest innovations in technology that are redefining cancer care. Conversations will focus on.
More than 320 women attended the second annual Purple Tea breast cancer symposium, a forum where Southwest Florida women can learn about their individual risk factors, treatment options and encouraging statistics. Held Feb. 15 at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre in Fort Myers, Purple Tea was a luncheon networking and educational event that featured a trio.
Advocate Radiation Oncology was named a top WeCare corporate partner for 2023 by United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades, which also recognized Advocate’s Dr. Graciela Garton as a top provider for her volunteer work with WeCare. Last year, Advocate provided services valued at $394,607 to 24 uninsured patients from Lee, Hendry and Glades counties..
The second annual Purple Tea symposium, slated for Feb. 15 in Fort Myers, will convene a distinguished panel of physicians and breast health experts to discuss advancements in the prevention, screening and treatment of breast cancer. The free event will explore new research, statistics and technology that offer encouraging signs for women in the fight.
Advocate Radiation Oncology, Encompass Health and The Payton Wright Foundation are inviting Sarasota-area women for a night of pre-Valentine’s pampering while supporting a good cause. Attendees at Galentine’s Night, set for Feb. 13 in Sarasota, will enjoy champagne spritzers, appetizers, massages, mini makeovers, complimentary body stretches, shopping and more. Galentine’s Night will run from 5.
The sixth annual Chocolate Fest in Port Charlotte raised $5,500 to support Children’s Cancer Center, a Florida-based nonprofit that serves children and families who are battling cancer and chronic blood disorders. Co-sponsored by Advocate Radiation Oncology and Port Charlotte Town Center, Chocolate Fest was held Sept. 30 at the shopping center. Chocolate aficionados from the.
Dr. Arie Dosoretz, managing partner of Advocate Radiation Oncology and Southwest Florida Proton, has earned a Scientific Achievement Award through the Lee County Medical Society Foundation. Advocate Radiation Oncology also was honored with the organization’s Health Education Award. Presented Sept. 29 at the organization’s 11th annual Medical Service Awards celebration, the Scientific Achievement Award recognizes.
Nearly three dozen doctors enjoyed five-star cuisine, culinary inspiration and camaraderie during a Women’s Physician Appreciation Event held Oct. 5 at Lee Health Coconut Point in Estero. Hosted by Drs. Graciela Garton and Amy Fox from Advocate Radiation Oncology, Chef and Sommelier Harold Balink, and Lee Health, the event started with a happy hour before.