New neuro-vascular critical care unit offers round-the-clock care. High-tech equipment includes portable CT scanner and Ceribell devices. Named 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care for many successive years in a row. I am excited to announce that NCH has opened the new state of the art Neurovascular Critical Care Unit (NVCCU). Opening this new critical […]
According to the CDC, the average life expectancy of a person born in the United States is 76.4 years. However, individuals living in Collier County, Florida, have the advantage of greater longevity, with an average life expectancy of 86.1 years, according to stacker.com. With extended life comes the probability of facing mental or physical disabilities […]
An Evening with Greg Gutfeld The King of Late Night & Champion for School Choice Greg Gutfeld has been called “outrageous and outspoken,” neither of which he denies. A libertarian, political satirist, humorist, and author, Greg is best known as co-host of the Fox News hit show The Five and now as host of the […]
Hundreds step up to help our community members live well with PD More than 400 members of our Southwest Florida community turned out at Baker Park in Naples, Florida on Saturday, February 11, 2023, for the 24th annual Step Up for Parkinson’s Walk to support the services provided to the Southwest Florida community by the […]
The Ides of March, St. Patrick’s Day and so much more is packed into this month. I am sure that I heard someone say – what is the Ides of March – it is the 74th day in the Roman calendar, which corresponds to March 15th. In Roman history it was the day that Julius […]
When I think of the strengths of our conventional Western healthcare, several things come to mind. Among them: amazing robotic surgical advancements, trauma care, and availability of sophisticated diagnostic radiology. However, the areas where it seems we fall short of our potential are prevention and chronic disease management. If we use the acute care model […]
We are in the midst of peak season and many things are different than in past years, but many things are comfortably the same. Outdoor art shows are happening, some at new locations and some, like 5 Painters and a Potter, are in the same spot they have been for many years. The Clay Place, […]
It’s January 26, 2023. I’m on Zoom call where my emotions swing between disheartened and hopeful. I’m joined in Naples by Painted Dog Research Trust Executive Director Dr. Greg Rasmussen in from Zimbabwe as he shares the literal impact of vehicular collisions on this critically endangered species. To seek solutions, I’ve set up this call with […]
Locals here in Naples need little prodding to divulge what inspires our lifestyle. Surrounded by nature at every turn, we draw inspiration from the water that hugs our shorelines. And there is something sweet about returning to nature rather than to the glamour all around us when we seek refreshment. Innovative jewelry designers also look […]
Beauty is in the eye of the Beholder Dear Artsperts, I’m a local artist and I exhibited recently at a few local art fairs. I’ve been surprised that my two favorite paintings didn’t sell when other paintings of mine sold so easily. Why don’t the ones I think are my best sell? Signed, Picky Patrons […]