Lee Health’s Partners in Wellness Program Expanding to Recognize Community-Based Organizations, Designating Mount Hermon Church as its Newest Member

Supporting Southwest Florida businesses, organizations, and communities that are improving the health and wellness of our community is directly aligned with the mission of Lee Health and we are pleased to announce that Lee Health’s Partners in Wellness program has expanded to recognize community-based organizations. Mount Hermon Church received its designation in November 2024. 

This partnership between Lee Health and Mount Hermon Church helps ensure that the community is not only physically healthy, but also supported in their mental and emotional health, which is critical to living a thriving and fulfilling life.

Lee Health’s Partners in Wellness program recognizes organizations and communities that provide wellness resources to promote healthy outcomes, such as preventative screenings, wellness education, and chronic disease programs. The Partners in Wellness program began in 2022 when it identified local communities that actively worked to improve the health and wellness of their residents by promoting wellness programming and activities. 

Communities that have been recognized include Babcock Ranch, West Bay, Cypress Cove, Bonita Bay, Spring Run Golf Club, Pelican Preserve, Tidewater, The Club at Grandezza, Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club, Lighthouse Bay, Corkscrew Woodlands, River Hall, Lee County Parks & Recreation, and Heritage Palms Golf & Country Club, which was the first.

Earlier this year in May, the Partners in Wellness Program recognized NeoGenomics Laboratories Inc. and Lee County Government as the first two employers recognized in the program.

To earn a Partner in Wellness designation, communities and employers work to engage residents and employees, respectively, through several initiatives, including meeting annually with Lee Health representatives to assess needs and plan health-focused activities, hosting community-wide education events to keep health and wellness front and center, hosting a health fair or health screening to address chronic disease challenges and support members in living healthier lives, and connecting the community to healthcare services available through Lee Health. 

“This designation is a testament to the deep and meaningful partnership we share with Mount Hermon Church. Together, we are committed to ensuring that the residents of the congregation and community remain healthy, active, thriving, and fully engaged in their well-being.,” said Lee Health Chief Community Health & Impact Officer Selynto Anderson. “Mount Hermon Church’s dedication to wellness—through educational initiatives, health screenings and community events—creates an environment where individuals are encouraged to prioritize their health in every aspect of their lives, and we are proud to partner with such a likeminded organization. By working together, we can provide the resources, knowledge and support to help keep our community healthy, informed and empowered.” 

The Partners in Wellness program ensures free access to a concierge service that pairs prospective patients with the right physicians, preventive health screenings, and courses and lectures that teach skills, including how to read food labels and incorporate healthy habits. The program also assists employees and residents who have received a new health diagnosis and provides resources to caregivers.

“In keeping with our mission to facilitate wellness in spirit, soul and body, we are deeply honored that Mount Hermon Church is the first Faith Based Organization to receive the Partners in Wellness Designation from Lee Health,” Pastor William Glover said. “We are proud to be a part of the community of organizations that have received this designation and continue to promote health and wellness for all.”

To learn more about Lee Health’s Partners in Wellness program, please visit https://www.leehealth.org/partnersinwellness.