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View this email in your browser  HEALTHY LEE DECEMBER NEWSLETTER HAPPY HOLIDAYS  December is Safe Toys and Celebrations Month  Roughly one in 10 children’s eye injuries that result in a trip to the ER are caused by toys. In support of Safe Toys and Celebrations Month, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) advises parents to be cautious when choosing gifts for children and recommends avoiding those that launch projectiles, such as crossbows and BB guns. The AAO also offers tips on how to safely open champagne to keep New Year’s celebrations from turning tragic. Learn More DECEMBER 1ST IS WORLD AIDS DAY  This year’s theme for World AIDS Day is “World AIDS Day 35: Remember and Commit.” This annual event serves as a reminder of the global struggle to end HIV-related stigma, an opportunity to honor those we have lost, and a rallying cry to commit to working toward a day when HIV is no longer a public health threat. The first World AIDS Day took place in 1988, providing a platform to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS and honor the lives affected by the epidemic. This year marks the 35th commemoration of this important day. Over the past 35 years, there has been significant progress in addressing HIV and AIDS thanks to advancements in medical research, increased access to treatment and prevention, and a broader understanding of the virus. JOIN US DECEMBER 3RD FOR COMPLIMENTARY Food, entertainment, dynamic speakers, visual artist displays, talented performances, and bar by donation. Meet and support all the service organizations working tirelessly to eradicate HIV, then commit to join the fight. Learn More Community Partner Happenings  Festival of Trees Health and Wellness Come view the beautiful and unique Christmas Trees and get tickets to enter a drawing to win one these works of art! Through December 3 Read More  Breakfast with Santa Health and Wellness Free Health Screenings and Flu Shots. Meet Firefighters & Police Officers. Visits with Santa and Free Breakfast! Free Toy for Each Child (limited), Free Face Painting December 9, from 9:00 a.m. – noon Read More  Lutheran Services of Florida Health and Wellness Donate toys, games, and more for the kids! Drop off through December 6 Read More  Heart Walk Health and Wellness WALK TO SAVE LIVES! Heart disease and stroke impact people in very personal, life-changing ways. This year, we want to connect with and share the reasons why we need to eliminate heart disease and stroke. December 9, at 8:00 a.m. Read More  Coffee and Connections Behavioral Health Join us for our monthly networking event to help professionals connect, collaborate and find new ways to better serve our community. Free to attend, all are welcome! December 7, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Read More.  Toy Drive Health and Wellness Let’s get in the spirit and help out! Premier Mobile is hosting its 5th Annual Breakfast with Santa on December 9th and is requesting donations of unwrapped toys and bicycles for local children. Read More  Healthy Life Center Classes View and RSVP for Classes Important Information  Dr. Michael Gregor is coming to Ft. Myers to share the secrets for slowing down aging and avoiding chronic diseases! Read More  Traveling, visiting family and friends, and mental and financial strain add further complexity to an already taxing time of the year. Don’t slip! Read More  Open enrollment for health care insurance runs through January 15th. You may qualify for a reduced or no-cost plan. Read More Highlights from Healthy Lee  Parents Thomas and Amanda Evans, Olivia, and Baby Luke enjoy the sports and educational activities! Family Fun Sports Expo! Health and Wellness On November 11th, the Healthy Lee Coalition pulled out all the stops to create a free physical activity for the children of the SWFL region. At the Skatium, several sports, such as basketball, soccer, martial arts, skating, and a bounce house, were on hand to allow kids to try a variety. Over 200 people participated, with 24 getting a free ECG screening and 35 getting blood pressure screenings. They also enjoyed many educational vendors, and a healthy smoothie was served to demonstrate that healthy food tastes delicious!  The Healthy Lee movement was created to empower and inspire visitors and the people of SWFL to live a life of optimal health and well-being by making healthy lifestyle choices through education and action. This newsletter gives you access to our valuable resources and news. Please feel free to submit your organization’s events to www.HealthyLee.com under the Events tab. If you require assistance, please email [email protected]. Read More Follow Us on Social    Copyright © 2023 Healthy Lee, All rights reserved. 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