Entries by LifeInNaples

Advocacy in Action

Every year, the Florida legislature convenes in Tallahassee for its 60-day legislative session. This is an action-packed and exciting time in the state capitol building, and it creates the opportunity for community leaders to advocate on behalf of the residents they serve. In January, the Florida Mosquito Control Association (FMCA) hosted its annual “Tallahassee Days” […]

How do you walk?

Walking is an everyday form of locomotion to get a person from one point to another. It is also something that most take for granted, that is, until there is a problem. Have you ever observed people as they are walking? Take a look around you at the various gaits. Do they walk straight? Is […]

The Naples Players Expands Arts Access & Education

The Naples Players (TNP) has made a significant change to its renowned Arts Education Programs by establishing an “Arts Access” department and hiring Jennifer Price as the Director of Youth Education. Ever since incorporating “Wellness through the arts” programs into TNP’s Education program in 2017, the TNP Education Department has seen unprecedented growth in both […]

New Stethoscope Technology Allows for Earlier Diagnosis of Heart Problems

Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to make significant advancements in the field of medicine and healthcare, offering an array of applications that can improve patient care, diagnosis and treatment. I am thrilled to announce that NCH is the first healthcare system in the United States to use the Eko Sensora software platform. This groundbreaking technology leverages […]

Where Art and Nature Come Together

The mission to protect and conserve coastal habitats and wildlife of Rookery Bay Research Reserve intersects and connects with local art at the Environmental Learning Center Art Gallery. Visitors have the opportunity to not only learn about the waters, marine life and land of Southwest Florida through “hands-on” interactive exhibits, but also appreciate the artistic […]

NCH is First Healthcare System in the United States to Launch SENSORATM Cardiac Disease Detection Platform

NCH has expanded its cardiac program with new artificial intelligence technology that will help detect heart valve disease earlier – and is the first healthcare system in the U.S. to do so. Using the SENSORA™ Cardiac Disease Detection Platform by Eko Health, NCH Medical Group primary care physicians can more accurately and consistently identify structural […]

Elaine and Jay Moorin named presenting sponsor of Fostering Success’ 25th Anniversary Gala

Renowned Local Philanthropists Elaine and Jay Moorin named presenting sponsor of Fostering Success’ 25th Anniversary Gala Fostering Success, formerly known as Friends of Foster Children, is pleased to announce Elaine and Jay Moorin as presenting sponsor of its 25th Anniversary Gala on Friday, March 1. Themed “A Splash of Silver,” the exciting event will return to […]

HELP A DIABETIC CHILD PARTNERS WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA

HELP A DIABETIC CHILD PARTNERS WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA ON CGM TOUR TO ASSIST CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS Help A Diabetic Child (HADC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting children and families who are dealing with diabetes, is working together with the University of Florida to provide Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) to local children […]