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- 1Hillsborough seeks Lee County mosquito control help amid dengue outbreak▼Hillsborough asks Lee County for mosquito control help amid dengue outbreak
Hillsborough County has asked Lee County for assistance with mosquito control as Florida responds to a dengue outbreak. Dengue is spread by mosquitoes, and local health officials have been urging residents to guard against bites. The request highlights growing concern across Florida counties about containing the outbreak before mosquito populations spread the virus further.
- 2Lee County sends mosquito treatment to help Hillsborough fight dengue outbreak▼Lee County helps Hillsborough County tackle unprecedented dengue outbreak with mosquito treatment
Lee County is assisting Hillsborough County, Florida, in responding to an unprecedented dengue outbreak by providing mosquito treatment support. Local health officials are intensifying mosquito control efforts as dengue cases, which are rare in the region, continue to spread. The unusual scale of the outbreak has prompted cross-county cooperation in the state.
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MVHS is set to hold two stroke awareness events in Lee, according to the Rome Sentinel. The events are intended to inform the community about stroke risks, warning signs and prevention, and are part of the health system's ongoing public education efforts in the region. Further details about dates and registration were not provided.
- 4Lee Health Foundation Names Kim Snarr Director of Grants▼Lee Health Foundation Welcomes Kim Snarr as Director of Grants
The Lee Health Foundation in Fort Myers, Florida, has appointed Kim Snarr as its new Director of Grants. Snarr will lead the foundation's grant-seeking and grant-management efforts in support of Lee Health's hospitals and community health programs. The appointment was announced through regional healthcare industry news, with the foundation welcoming her to its philanthropy leadership team.
- 5Lee Health Creates Scholarship Fund Honoring Dr. Larry Antonucci▼Lee Health Establishes Dr. Larry Antonucci Scholarship Endowment Fund to Honor Legacy of Leadership and Service
Lee Health has established the Dr. Larry Antonucci Scholarship Endowment Fund, created to honor the legacy of leadership and service of Dr. Larry Antonucci. The endowment will support scholarships in his name, recognizing his contributions to the health system and the southwest Florida community. Details on funding amounts and eligibility have not yet been announced.