8th Annual Medical Breakthroughs & Discoveries Series
January - May ∙ Connie Brown Hall at Tribby Arts Center, Shell Point
17281 On Par Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida 33908
The Legacy Foundation is pleased to announce the 2025 Medical Breakthroughs & Discoveries educational series. These presentations from prominent local and national experts feature recent advances in medical research and practice.
Presentations are free and open to the public, but registration is required for each program. To register by phone, Shell Point residents may contact the Legacy Foundation at (239) 466-8484; the public may call the event line at (239) 433-7936.
Events
January
17
2025
2 p.m.
Sleep Smarter, Live Better: Unlocking the Secrets of Aging Gracefully
Learn the latest insights from Cleveland Clinic experts on how quality sleep can boost cognitive function, physical vitality, and overall well-being. Dr. Amre Nouh Chair of the Florida Division of Neurology at the Cleveland Clinic Florida-Neurologic Institute and Dr. Semiramis Carbajal of Cleveland Clinic Weston Florida’s Department of Neurology and Sleep Medicine will explore how sleep is the cornerstone of aging well!
February
10
2025
2 p.m.
Healthy Hearts: Revolutionary Advances in Cardiovascular Wellness
Join Dr. Malissa Wood, VP and Chief Physician Executive at Lee Health Heart Institute, a leading voice in heart health, as she presents cutting-edge strategies for preventing and managing heart disease.
March
3
2025
10 a.m.
Mind Matters: Breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s Research
Dr. Ronald Petersen, an internationally renowned expert from Mayo Clinic, will share groundbreaking findings that are changing the future of cognitive health.
April
4
2025
10 a.m.
Memory in Focus: Innovations in Alzheimer's Treatment and Management
Learn about the groundbreaking clinical research aimed at enhancing quality of life for patients and their families with Dr. Amanda Smith of University of South Florida’s Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute.
April
21
2025
10 a.m.
Innovations in Treatment: The Science of Senior Cancer Care
Discover how geriatric oncology is revolutionizing cancer treatment. Moffitt Cancer Center’s Dr. Martine Extermann will present the latest in personalized therapies and support designed for older patients facing cancer.
May
16
2025
10 a.m.
Nutrition for Life: Building Wellness through the Mind, Body and Soul
Be inspired by Mayo Clinic’s Dr. Dawn Mussallem— physician, cancer survivor, and heart transplant recipient—as she reveals how nutrition’s transformative power can improve your health.
The Medical Breakthroughs & Discoveries Series is sponsored by
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