When the temperature rises and Southwest Florida turns up the heat, there is no better place to chill out than the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center. The 16,500 square foot, airconditioned environmentally friendly center has something for everyone in your family to enjoy! There are hands-on experiences at the marine-life touch tanks and interesting exhibits […]
Music is being used as real medicine to treat local people of all ages. Patients at senior centers, nursing homes and even a children’s hospital are being calmed, stimulated, enriched and delighted by certified music therapists –some of them trained at Florida Gulf Coast University, one of only three Sunshine State schools offering a music […]
I am excited to announce that the NCH HealthcareSystem has been recognized by Healthgrades as a 2022 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ recipient. This distinction places NCH among the top 5% of all short-term acute care hospitals as evaluated by Healthgrades, the leading marketplace connecting patients and providers. During the study period (2018 through 2020), 170,231 […]
The shoulder is a complex that relies on four different joints to work together to produce desired motion. These four joints are the sternoclavicular, the acromioclavicular, scapulothoracic, and the glenohumeral joints. The most commonly talked about joint of the shoulder complex is the glenohumeral (GH) joint. The clavicle is the collarbone and the scapular is […]
Technically Speaking by Dave Trecker The generosity of the Naples community never ceases to amaze. Philanthropists large and small come through year after year with donations to the less fortunate –donations of time, books, food and lots of money. 2022 has been no exception. The Neighborhood Health Clinic continues to providemedical care to the needy. […]
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The Naples Players is excited to move forward into their dynamic 69th Season, presented by Porsche Naples. This upcoming season is dedicated to building community, instilling laughs and looking to the future. From June 22 to July 24, 2022, the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical, Something Rotten! welcomes you to the Renaissance and Blackburn Hall. Sponsored by […]
The Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples marks its 10th anniversary inspiring children. It also welcomes a new CEO, Jonathan Foerster. Jeff Lytle interviews him for Life in Naples. 1. How do your past jobs prepare you for your new role at CMON? I think each professional experience I’ve had since moving to Southwest Florida in […]
by Scott Burgess, David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health, President and CEO Mental health is an incredibly important part of overall health. With a growing number of Americans experiencing mental health symptoms, we need to join together to advocate for improving access to mental health. Together, we can realize our shared vision of a nation […]
It may sound like a silly thing to talk about, but it is something I am often asked: Most people jump into the shower wet their hair and shampoo. It’s best to let the water run 3-4 minutes on your hair before starting the shampoo. Also it’s important that when shampooing don’t pile all your […]