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F I S H OF SANIBEL-CAPTIVA F.I.S.H. thanks program donors

F I S H of Sanibel-Captiva recently thanked those who answered its request for equipment donations As of last week, it was back to a full stock of supplies for its Medical Equipment Lending program F I S H previously reported that all of the equipment was destroyed or lost as a result of Hurricane Ian. The program assists island residents or visitors with equipment that they may need on a temporary basis Interested individuals can borrow equipment that they require from F I S H at no cost to them

Lee Health to offer selfmanagement programs

Lee Health's “It’s All About You” a self-management resource program with the SMRC is offering the following research-based virtual programs for free to the community:

Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program is designed for people ages 18 and older with chronic health conditions to help them learn ways to better manage the chronic conditions and symptoms that often accompany chronic health conditions The workshops are held once a week for six weeks

The virtual program will be offered on Thursdays starting on March 2 from 1 to 3 p m

Participants will receive a copy of the book “Living a Healthier Life with Chronic Conditions ”

For more information or to register for one of the programs, call 239-424-3121

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MacIntosh Books and Paper owner Rebecca Binkowski is selling postcards created by local artist Diana Taylor to benefit the Sanibel-Captiva kiwanis Club's scholarship program.

MacIntosh Books suppor ting scholarships

MacIntosh Books and Paper on Sanibel is donating to the SanibelCaptiva Kiwanis Club's scholarship program Owner Rebecca Binkowski has collaborated with local artist Diana Taylor to create postcards and more showing life on the island after Hurricane Ian A portion of every sale