Hello, Southwest Florida community. In a year that has been riddled with challenges and obstacles, I come to you with fantastic news for our healthcare organization. I am proud to announce that NCH Healthcare System has received the coveted Healthgrades 2020 Patient Safety Excellence AwardTM. This distinction is highly recognized and places NCH among the […]
The Winged Foot Scholar-Athlete Foundation announced the selection of First Baptist Academy Senior Malaya Melancon as the recipient of the 31st Annual Winged Foot Scholar-Athlete Award. Melancon, who has signed to play soccer at Florida Gulf Coast University, becomes the first Winged Foot winner in the private school’s history. The Winged Foot selection committee made […]
Naples Art welcomes you back! At Naples Art we believe art can change lives and improve entire communities. Through our unique and engaging programs, classes, exhibitions, and events, Naples Art enhances community-wide appreciation for and understanding of the visual arts and supports artists of all ages and aspirations. After a challenging spring and summer of being closed due to Covid-19 and […]
by Tina Marie Osceola Artists create. They see the world differently and it seems as if life’s current events are nothing more than a palette of inspiration. As this global pandemic continues, I find myself drawn to the pages of artists. I have found hope in their hands, their minds and their voices. When researching this article, I turned to […]
Here’s a true story that occurred this summer in Naples, as told by one of our professional Field Technicians who answered a “request to visit” on behalf of a resident. Resident: “I’m being eaten alive by mosquitoes when I get the paper each morning, but my neighbors aren’t getting a single bite!” Field Technician: “Is it ok if […]
One of the rewarding aspects of being a holistic medical doctor is that you get to learn about the medicinal benefits of various foods and how to use them in your practice. Today I will highlight some of these important functional foods. Take a look at the cantaloupe for example. One cup of cantaloupe provides 110% of the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of Vitamin […]
We are blessed! We are surrounded by nature’s beauty and have a number of artists who creatively translate this beauty in their own mediums and styles that offer works to adorn our indoor environments. Over the past many months, it has become more obvious how important the Arts are in our lives. Music helps create a mood that can […]
by Dave Trecker Altruism is not uncommon in Collier County, where moneyed organizations support many causes and philanthropists are thick underfoot. However, not all charitable groups have big budgets and well heeled backers. Some rely almost entirely on volunteers who really believe, who feel the mission is worth the sweat and tears, no salary required. The Collier Resource Center is […]
by Katie Ferron, Conservancy of Southwest Florida There’s one thing we have been reminded of in the past several months: Nature is good for you. A growing body of research is finding that exposure to natural environments is not just good for your health, but vital to your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. “The benefits of relinquishing ourselves to these […]