April 2023 Online Life in Naples Flipbook Magazine
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Three local PhDs advancing the science of mosquito control
The more we know about mosquitoes – their biology, physiology, and genetics – the more we learn a how to control them and thus protect public health. The Collier Mosquito Control District’s (CMCD) scientists engage in detailed mosquito research which informs and advances our integrated mosquito management (IMM). This program uses a variety of methods […]
Bowlegged Deformity (Genu Varum) and How To Help It
Knee osteoarthritis is one of the leading causes of disability in the United States and it increases with the aging population. The alignment of the leg bones (femur, tibia, and patella) is what determines where joint compressions occurs. The normal smooth shiny surface (articular cartilage) at the end of bones is where natural rolling and […]
FOUNDATION AIMS HIGH TO SUSTAIN PUBLIC SERVICES
The Collier Community Foundation is in the midst of a public relations campaign championing philanthropy large and small. The timing is strategic, coming as the last large segment of baby boomers is making plans for estates and wills. If the foundation can tap into only a small fraction of that transfer of wealth locally, Collier […]
$20 Million Gift Announced
by the Rooney Foundation in Support of Enhanced Cardiac Care at NCH I am excited to announce a $20 million naming gift from the Rooney Foundation, which is the philanthropic arm of the former U.S. Representative for Florida’s 19th Congressional District. The NCH Heart Institute will be renamed the “Rooney Heart Institute.” Their transformative […]
TIPS to share the shore with nesting birds
Follow Signage Avoid beaches that have signs warning of a bird colony or advises people to avoid the area during nesting season. Honor these closed areas and encourage others to do the same. Keep Your Distance When you see a large number of birds on the shore, stay at least 500 feet away. Minimizing disturbance […]
Gulfshore Opera invites you to Meet the Cast for Don Giovanni
Meet the cast for Don Giovanni Gulfshore Opera partners with The Naples Philharmonic Orchestra at Barbara B. Mann and Artis—Naples in April Gulfshore Opera is Southwest Florida’s regional opera company serving communities from Punta Gorda to Marco Island. The season finale production, Don Giovanni, will open at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall on April […]
March 2023 Online Life in Naples Flipbook Magazine
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Luck o’ the Irish and more
Did you know that some of the most successful miners in the gold (and silver) rush in the 19th century were Irish immigrants? This is one of the reasons the term Luck o’ the Irish came to be, though it was not necessarily deemed a compliment at thetime. Instead, it was a disdainful way of […]
Taking the Fear out of Pediatric Dentistry while Helping the Community
Fear of dentists is estimated to affect more than one-third of adults. For many, this anxiety stems from a negative childhood dental experience. Children’s dental care should start every six months around age one when baby teeth emerge. Tooth decay is the most common preventable chronic disease among children in the United States. If left […]