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 […]
Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) today announced the appointment of James Yeh, former President and Co-Chief Investment Officer at Citadel, to its Board of Trustees. Yeh brings decades of global financial leadership and advanced analytics expertise to NCH. During his more than 25-year career at Citadel, one of the world’s leading investment firms, Yeh served as […]
NCH Pediatric Emergency Department Achieves Near-Perfect National Pediatric Readiness Score The Pediatric Emergency Department at NCH’s North Hospital campus has achieved a 99 out of 100 score on the 2026 National Pediatric Readiness Project (NPRP) Assessment, placing it well above the national average score of 80 and the average of 88 for hospitals with similar […]
Naples Children Foundation Invests More Than $30.6 Million in Nonprofits Supporting the Most Vulnerable Children in Collier County The Naples Children Foundation (NCF), the founding organization of the world-renowned Naples Winter Wine Festival, today is proud to announce that it has invested more than $30.6 million in approximately 50 local nonprofit organizations to help fund […]
Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) announced today a $5 million philanthropic gift from Glenn and Kay Hasse to support continued growth and innovation at the NCH Rooney Heart Institute. Glenn, retired founder and former owner of Ryt-way Industries – a food blending, packaging, and distribution company that manufactured dry food products for major food companies, and […]
Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) today announced plans to expand its premier cardiovascular service to include the foundation of an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant program, reinforcing its commitment to delivering the highest levels of advanced care to Southwest Florida. The strategic initiative is positioned as a natural next phase in the evolution of the comprehensive […]
Since March of 2021, the Collier CARES (Community Application for Resources and Emergency Services) app has served the community’s most vulnerable populations, connecting people in need with the critical resources and services available in Collier County. Now, approaching its five-year anniversary, the free, bilingual app has officially relaunched with impactful updates designed to improve accessibility, […]