HELP A DIABETIC CHILD (HADC) RECEIVES $15,000 GRANT FROM THE UNITED WAY OF COLLIER AND THE KEYS Help A Diabetic Child (HADC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting local children and their families who are dealing with diabetes, today announced that it has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the United Way of Collier and […]
NCH has earned a distinguished three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for its patient care and outcomes in isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) procedures for the 12th year in a row. The three-star rating, which denotes the highest category of quality, places NCH among the elite for heart bypass surgery in […]
by April May, Executive Assistant to CEO/Donor Relations/Victim Advocate Counselor It is easy to forget the 90 degree heat as you stroll through Baker Park a hidden treasure in the City of Naples. Baker Park is perfectly situated along the Gordon River in downtown Naples, where landlubbers and aquatic adventurists can escape for the day. […]
On a microscopic level, the microbiome is the population of all the tiny things that live in and on your body. There are thousands of different species of tiny things, such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, parasites and more, living in harmony in a healthy person. Furthermore, there are different microbiome populations that thrive in different […]
The no-contact approach as the result of the pandemic has increased the use of QR codes. These are the boxes filled with what appear to be blocks or dots. They are used for all sorts of situations such as to view the menu at a restaurant or to access information without having to touch anything […]
Summer months in Naples Get your Ticket Having lived in Naples for over 25 years an unfortunate fact is the majority of our performance venues are “dark” once our snowbirds leave. However, it is the time that those of us that live here year round can enjoy some things that might be a challenge during […]
The saying “it takes a village” is used in many situations and it’s helpful to remember that our fair city, Naples-on-the-Gulf as it is sometimes styled, was once known primarily as a sleepy fishing village. Not so anymore – the town has grown up with a steady array of newcomers over the years and as […]
by Courtney L. Whitt, Ph.D., Director of Behavioral Health at Healthcare Network During mental health awareness month in May, it’s important to not neglect or underestimate the power of mental health and wellbeing. In fact, unmanaged anxiety, for example, may impact sleep, activity level and diet, all of which can diminish our immune system and […]
Your personal impact is waiting to happen! I’m happy to say that the time-honored concept of paying it forward is alive and well at The Immokalee Foundation. Since opening our doors in 1991, The Immokalee Foundation has empowered over 15,000 of Immokalee’s best and brightest—from kindergarten through postsecondary education. With the assistance of passionate supporters, […]
Collier County has made some zoning changes and taken other actions for which celebration on the affordable housing front is in order. And while this is very good news, we are not yet where we need to be. At their March 28 meeting, Collier County’s Board of County Commissioners (BCC) ended a thirteen month period […]