When Joe and Tami Balavage founded Help A Diabetic Child (HADC), it wasn’t because they planned to start a non-profit. It was a spontaneous and caring action because their 16-year-old son Michael received a Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis (T1D), and their family’s life changed overnight. Michael’s family quickly learned a reality that most never have […]
How Simple Moments of Play Shape a Child’s Future by Dr. Douglas Halbert, MD, FAAP, Healthcare Network When we think about raising healthy children, a few essentials quickly come to mind: nutritious meals, quality sleep, routine checkups, emotional support and plenty of physical activity. But there’s another critical ingredient in healthy development that often gets […]
Daniel Trejo-Garcia’s journey from a curious middle schooler to a professional field engineer serves as a powerful testament to the transformative impact of The Immokalee Foundation. Growing up in a household where he watched his father, a construction worker, fix everything by hand, Daniel developed an early passion for building. However, it was The Immokalee […]
by Jonathon Little, MBA Director of External Affairs The Collier Mosquito Control District offers free tours for residents and community engagement groups. Every tour is a little bit different, and they give a firsthand glimpse into a day in the life of mosquito control. Tours begin with an in-depth look at CMCD’s operations center. The […]
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a problem that is caused by the compression of the median nerve at the level of the wrist. It is often caused by repetitive motion of the wrist and forearm. Several causes can be given for this syndrome however many times this nerve can actually be compressed even above the […]
I am proud to announce that Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) has become the first healthcare system in Florida to activate a new implantable therapy designed to treat obstructive sleep apnea, marking a significant milestone for patients who struggle with traditional treatments such as CPAP. Sleep apnea affects millions of Americans and is associated with serious […]
At a young age, many of us were taught the lesson of The Tortoise and the Hare: slow and steady wins the race. Yet as adults, we often live by a very different rule. We push ourselves to move faster, do more and fill every moment with activity. Productivity becomes a measure of worth, and […]
As I sit here writing this month’s article, I am inspired my surroundings. Although the sun is warm, the cool breeze that I feel while sitting under the shade of a chickee, is my idea of paradise. I am at a Seminole camp that is within the Everglades, the home of my people. The Tamiami […]
Wine Women & Shoes 2026 Raises $568,000 to Support Naples Cancer Advisors; Sold-Out Event Blends Glamour, Generosity and Community Impact More than 300 supporters of Naples Cancer Advisors gathered at the Naples Sailing & Yacht Club for the third annual Wine Women & Shoes, a sold-out afternoon highlighting fashion, philanthropy and fun. The fundraising event […]
Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) today announced the appointment of Jeff Wyler, Founder and Chairman of the Jeff Wyler Automotive Family, Inc., to its Board of Trustees. Wyler brings more than five decades of entrepreneurial leadership, business growth, and community service to the NCH Board. He founded the Jeff Wyler Automotive Family in 1973 and has […]