Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and Chef Judi Gallagher Partner to bring Health & Wellness to the Kitchen 

Lakewood Ranch, Florida – February 27, 2020 – Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (LWRMC) has established a partnership with Chef Judi Gallagher to bring health & wellness to the kitchen and local communities. You will find Chef Judi at The Market on Sunday’s outside of LWRMC, getting her steps in at the Mall at UTC with the Fit to Walk program and presenting cooking demonstrations at the LWRMC Mommy & Me Tea Party. In addition, Chef Judi will be partnering with local Lakewood Ranch Medical Center physicians to start a “Cooking with a Doctor” video series and many more innovative initiatives for 2020.

Chief Executive Officer of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, Andy Guz, stated, “Our partnership with Chef Judi offers the ability for Lakewood Ranch Medical Center to provide health related events to the local community. With Chef Judi’s education and experience of over 40 years in the culinary industry – we are looking forward to the continued partnership and establishing new programs for 2020.”

Chef Judi Gallagher, stated, “It is an honor and a privilege to become part of the healthy environment that Lakewood Ranch Medical Center offers. Together, our forward positioning for Culinary education will be broad to help so many people with learning what foods are best and how best to cook them. How exciting to be able to offer cooking classes, cooking videos and appearances at so many innovative events.”

Marketing Director of The Mall at University Town Center, Lauren Clark, added, “Our partnership with Lakewood Ranch Medical Center allows UTC guests to have access to world-class health programs and information at their fingertips, all at an easily accessible location right in the hub of Sarasota and Manatee counties. This continued partnership means that UTC can continue to offer our guests exclusive programs not offered elsewhere in the market!”

2020 Events |

• New Year, New You 2020 | Health & Wellness Expo
  • Partnered with Lakewood Ranch Community Activities and Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance
  • Williams-Sonoma Cooking Demos by Chef Judi
  • January 4, 2020 from 9 AM – 3 PM
  • http://lwrmc.com/newyou2020
• Mommy & Me Tea Party
  • Mommy & Me Fashion Show by Lilly Pulitzer
  • Williams-Sonoma Cooking Demos Hosted by Chef Judi
  • April 25, 2020 from 10:30 AM – 1 PM
• Additional activities coming soon include Healthy Recipe events, Cooking Demonstrations and Healthy Lifestyle Activities. Stay tuned to LWRMC Facebook page for event dates and details

For more information about Chef Judi, visit | https://www.judigallagher.com/  and MyCookingMagazine.com

Follow Chef Judi on Instagram and Facebook: @chefjudigallagher and twitter: @ChefJudi

For more information on LWRMC events, visit | https://www.lakewoodranchmedicalcenter.com/events-and-programs/event-calendar

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About Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (lwrmc.com)

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is the hospital of choice for many families in the Manatee/Sarasota region. Since it opened in 2004, the hospital has earned the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission. The Gold Seal of Approval is recognized across the nation as a symbol of quality that shows the hospital’s commitment to meeting certain performance standards.

Patients at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center have access to a medical staff of more than 600 physicians and allied health professionals who practice in a comprehensive range of specialties and use the hospital’s advanced medical technology.

Physicians are on the medical staff of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, but, with limited exceptions, are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. The hospital is not liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. For language assistance, disability accommodations and the non-discrimination notice, visit our website.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Kristina Sparacino, Director of Marketing
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

kristina.sparacino@lwrmc.com