For Collier County’s 50,000 uninsured workers, it’s a right they often can’t afford as they labor for housing, food, clothing and to meet their families ‘needs. These individuals work hard yet struggle to make ends meet. For many, the Neighborhood Health Clinic is the safety net that catches them when they are confronted with sudden […]
The Beatles (some readers will need a tutorial on this) sang “All You Need is Love” decades ago. The world sang along—and agreed. This grand human emotion is still top of the heap for most of us. Of course, there are more kinds of love than merely the romantic variety. Parents, friends, school chums, co-workers, pet owners, may all experience and express love to one another. […]
by Paula Allia Spinal stenosis is a condition of the spine that causes a narrowing of either the central vertebral canal where the spinal cord is housed or in the intervertebral foramen where the nerve roots exit from the spinal cord to supply both sensory and motor information to the many muscles in our body that require information […]
Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit mental health and addiction recovery treatment center serving children, adults and families, will host the 6th Annual Sound Minds™ Mental Health Symposiumon March 23, Women’s Foundation of Collier County (WFCC) has awarded a grant to David Lawrence Center to expand the not-for-profit’s addiction recovery program by offering additional specialized treatment […]
by Dr. Cynthia Vaccarino The most common reason a person seeks the help of healthcare professionals is for pain. We all want to enjoy life as comfortably as possible. Today, more than 100 million Americans live with pain. To treat pain, doctors can prescribe opioids, but now we’re seeing the unintended consequences. As you know, […]
by Claudia Dal Lago A waterfront café. A 97-boat slip marina. A brand new fleet of deck boats. A myriad of water sports. A Captain’s Lounge. A Ship’s Store. A unique luxury waterfront boutique style hotel. Guests can slip into paradise and discover life on the water at the Naples Bay Marina, a full-service Tuscan […]
The traffic is up to its usual level. It might even feel busier than last year at this time, but we all realize that this is a place we want to be! There are a variety of “happenings” around town geared toward all of our many wants and needs. For those interested in the Arts, […]
ONGOING Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center Hosts Science Saturdays Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center welcomes the entire family on Science Saturdays, 9 am to 4 pm, through April. Kids and grown-ups alike can explore and discover the plants, fish and wildlife that call Rookery Bay Research Reserve’s 110,000 acres home. Science Saturdays are a fun […]
The crown jewel of Southwest Florida attracted interest during the Florida land boom of the late 1880s. By 1887, Civil War General and U.S. Senator, John S. Williams, along with Walter N. Haldeman, publisher of the Louisville Courier-Journal, formed the Naples Company. Their ambitious vision was based on development (at $10 per lot) and tourism […]
by Karen Larson, Interior Designer Wellness is a comprehensive term incorporating many facets. The definition according to the National Wellness Institute, is “an active process through which people become aware of, and make choices toward, a more successful existence.” With people spending on average 90% of their time indoors, leading professionals in medicine, science and the green building industry are developing new building standards, design concepts and material specifications in an effort to […]