Entries by LifeInNaples

Medical Treatment at Home A Florida Connection

Technically Speaking by Dave Trecker North Naples resident Peter Whinfrey was stunned to see the costs and complications associated with his father’s chronic pulmonary problems some 10-12 years ago. The challenges were many. His father had trouble getting to the hospital for treatment, the paperwork was confusing, and the costs were enormous. When his father […]

Hip Bursitis

The hip has multiple bursae around the joint. These bursae are sacs of fluid that are between two surfaces, usually soft tissue structures and bone. Decreasing friction between these surfaces allows for fluid motion without irritating the tendon or muscle in order to participate in various movements like walking, running, tennis or golf. All of these […]

Clinic expands to serve our working poor

GROWS ALONG WITH THE COMMUNITY: There are non-profit organizations that embrace community challenges and, after reaching capacity, sustain rather than grow. Then there are non-profits that commit to do whatever it takes to handle demand that grows along with the community. The Neighborhood Health Clinic in central Naples, dedicated for more than 20 years to […]

Answers. Help. Hope.

by Scott Burgess, David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health, President and CEO One in three households are impacted by addiction. We read about the headlines of lives lost nearly every day from the ongoing opioid epidemic, but there are other deadly challenges we face that are contributing to addiction and unnecessary loss of life in […]

Roman Beauty and Indulge Ephesus, Turkey

By Ron McGinty Turkey is a mesmerizing country encompassing more history than most people realize The imagined noises were raging in our ears, perched above the main Gladiator colosseum. The cries and echoes of requests for death traversing decades of history were ever-present. Here we witnessed the natural history of Roman society. For a brief […]

Enjoy Birds and Coastal Wildlife at Rookery Bay Research Reserve

Rookery Bay Research Reserve’s 110,000 acres are a wonderful place for visitors and locals to relax and enjoy Southwest Florida’s coastal beauty and amazing wildlife. One of the most enjoyable activities at the Reserve is birding and looking at marine wildlife. People come from all over the world to see the multitude of different types […]