Health Briefs: news from the community

Challenge bingo

The Collier County Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired will sponsor the Bingo Challenge Championships from 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sept. 16 at the First United Methodist Church, 388 First Ave. S., Naples. Teams from area nursing homes and assisted living facilities will compete and winners will be awarded a gold cup. The public is invited to play open bingo for cash and prizes from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a fee. Information: 248-8455

Dementia diagnosis and treatment

Dr. Deutschman, a Naples psychiatrist, will discuss delirium/dementia diagnosis and treatment at 7 p.m. Sept. 22 at 2335 U.S. 41 N., Suite 4040, Naples. Registration will begin at 6:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required at bfollweiler@mhaswfl.org or by calling 261-5405

New technology

Elmquist Eye Group now uses Visioffice, a new technology that measures patients’ visual behavior to create custom lenses. Opticians take a single measurement to record the patient’s eye rotation center as well as the patient’s natural head posture, eye position, visual behavior and frame measurements. The information is then used to create individualized lenses that are unique to the patient. The office is at 12670 New Brittany Blvd., Fort Myers. Information: (239) 936-2020

Collier County Medical Society

The Collier County Medical Society has elected Dr. Corey Howard as its vice speaker and Dr. James Talano was appointed to the council on legislation. Dr. Arturo Balandra and Marc Guttman, an osteopath, are the newest members of the society.

New medical director

Lee Memorial Health System appointed Eric Goldsmith, an osteopath, as medical director of academic and medical education. Goldsmith will oversee academic activity for the health system.

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