Collier County, FL (April 15, 2025)—As part of their ongoing initiative to establish connections between residents, visitors, and high-quality healthcare in Southwest Florida, Collier County Medical Society and the Foundation of CCMS were pleased to host the 16th Annual Women’s Health Forum, “Take Control of Your Health and Wellness”. The free health education event for the public was held on Saturday, April 5, 8:30am-12:45pm at the Naples United Church of Christ.
Approximately 300 participants at this popular forum enjoyed breakout sessions with educational talks from 24 CCMS member physicians, an exhibit hall with 20 vendors that offered resources, products, and solutions for women, and healthy refreshments. Nearly 20 volunteers and staff helped to make the event possible.
“We are thankful for the success of this year’s Women’s Health Forum, which once again served as a powerful platform for delivering medical insights to our attendees,” said committee chair Dr. Theresa Vensel. “We are deeply appreciative of the physicians who shared their expertise and the supporters whose generosity helped us raise nearly $3,500 for the Foundation of CCMS.”
The Forum focused on helping attendees develop a deeper understanding of their bodies and gave tips on how to navigate a range of healthcare services so they can take control of their health and wellness. The presentations were designed to inform and inspire attendees on their wellness journeys so they achieve their healthcare goals, and included innovations in women’s health, new medical technologies, and important developments in women’s preventive care.
Presenters’ topics included: Aesthetics, Breast Health, Cardiology, Fitness & Nutrition, Gastroenterology, Hearing, Memory, Menopause, Orthopedics, Sleep, Stress, Urology, Vascular Health, Vision, and more. Each presentation had a dedicated physician Q&A session, allowing attendees time to gain a deeper understanding of the topic
Each year, the Forum also enables CCMS to donate funds to its charitable Foundation, to help provide scholarships for future medical professionals and support for local healthcare programs in need. Contributions from event sponsors and exhibitors, plus donations from attendees, make this support possible. Attendee donations at the door totaled nearly $1,500, and CCMS is donating $2,000 of the sponsor and exhibitor fees. For more information on the Foundation of CCMS, visit ccmsfoundation.org.
The 16th Annual Women’s Health Forum was made possible with the generosity of sponsors Apex Brain & Spine, Hobdari Family Health, Inspire Oncology, Life in Naples Magazine, and ProScan NCH Imaging. Numerous exhibitors and supporters were also critical to the event’s success.
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