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 […]
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 […]
by Paul Hiltz, FACHE I know for many seniors, it is important for them to age in place and maintain their independence in their own homes as long as possible. But many face physical and environmental challenges as they continue to age. To deal with this growing problem, we are excited to now be offering […]
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 […]
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 […]
by Robin Gould, Conservancy of Southwest Florida While serving as a champion of Southwest Florida’s water, land and wildlife, the Conservancy of Southwest Florida has also grown one of the area’s unique and successful fundraising events, Magic Under the Mangroves. The 18th Annual Magic Under the Mangroves gala held March 3 raised a record $2.1 […]
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 […]
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 […]
NAPLES CHILDREN & EDUCATION FOUNDATION HONORED BY COLLIER COUNTY COMMISSION; MARCH 14TH DESIGNATED AS “NCEF DAY” The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), founders of the highly successful Naples Winter Wine Festival (NWWF), is pleased to announce that it has been honored by the Board of Collier County Commissioners with a proclamation designating Monday, March […]