Entries by LifeInNaples

Cancer – Causes and prevention

by Allen Weiss, MD, MBA, FACP, FACR President and CEO, NCH Healthcare System Cancer is the second leading cause of death in America, with 1.6 million new cancer cases and 600,000 deaths from cancer predicted to occur in 2016. These statistics are from “A Cancer Journal for Clinicians” which also identified a decrease in cancer mortality of nearly 18 […]

Keep Cool and Hydrated

The summer weather in Southwest Florida has been very hot and humid. August and September are always hot and usually a minor transition in weather occurs in mid-October. The average temperature in August and September is 93 degrees with a low of 74 versus 88 and a low of 69 in October. As in July, these next three months of hot […]

A Time for Community Action

Drug Free Collier and its partners recently hosted a community forum to address the growing heroin and opiate epidemic that is making headlines. With hundreds of local residents in attendance, it’s clear that Collier County is seeing the impact of this national epidemic. “The number one cause of death nationwide is no longer car crashes, it’s overdoses,” said Dr. Andrew Kolodny, featured speaker […]

Gina Hahn

by Sandra Lee Buxton Politics. The word itself can evoke a visceral response and at times, well let’s call it a spirited discussion. Now if you want to talk politics then join friends for dinner, if you want to learn about politics then talk to Gina Hahn. She is not only a local legend but is known and well […]

A Rainbow OVER TROUBLED WATER

A child’s luck of the draw? by Ron McGinty No child picks their parents. It is a God given right to have children. There is no pre-testing of suitability, stability, mental health, drug-free testing or other requirements to get pregnant. Fortunately, income is not a requirement to be a loving parent. I have experienced responsible and loving parents in slums […]

The joy of giving back with Volunteer Collier

by Spencer Smith United Way of Collier County Volunteer Collier isn’t just a catchy name; it’s United Way of Collier County’s grassroots program dedicated to the improvement of our community. In addition to posting a plethora of volunteer opportunities on their website, such as tutoring, lifeguarding, and food distribution, they also coordinate with a wide variety of charities to help those in […]

Ask The Artspert – August 2016

by Juliana Meek and Kristine Meek Dear Artsperts: My husband and I have just moved into a home here in Naples. We haven’t yet agreed on where to hang a painting and we have it, along with all of our memorabilia, genealogy records, cut-glass collection, and past tax records, in our garage. We aren’t used to not having basements, attics, or […]

A New Hospital FOR A HISTORIC GARDEN

by Tim L. Tetzlaff Naples Zoo Director of Conservation Just as Naples has grown in population, so have healthcare options for area residents. The same is also true for the rare wildlife in Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens. Along with specialist consulting veterinarians, the Zoo now has both a full-time veterinarian and veterinary technician to monitor the health of the animals. […]