Cardiac imaging consists of taking pictures of the heart and surrounding structures. It helps physicians learn more about a patient’s heart and take preventive measures to help keep patients safe and healthy. Interpreting these scans requires specialized medical training, and it matters who ...
Lung cancer kills more men and women each year in the United States than any other cancer. To lessen your risk of getting the disease, taking steps to quit any nicotine habit will make an impact. With so many new products available, it’s important to know the risks associated with smoking, ...
The Fort Myers Beach Marine and Environmental Resources Task Force (MERTF), an advisory board for the Town of Fort Myers Beach Council, awards “Murphy” awards to people who are seen demonstrating good environmental stewardship. This month's winner is Marti Cefaratti for his successful ...
Whether you are a parent, a teacher, or a member of the community, we all want to ensure that the children in our neighborhoods are safe, healthy, and have access to the education they deserve. The child labor protections established in 1938 by the Fair Labor Standards Act were designed to ...
Lee, Hendry, and Glades Counties are fortunate to have so many highly rated, highly effective nonprofits working diligently to shape our society and provide hope for a brighter future. United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades is proud to be among this group providing resources, programs and ...
Southwest Florida is known for its beautiful coastline along the Gulf of Mexico. Many people live here to enjoy the water and the weather, which is ideal for most of the year to enjoy a nice swim, boat trip, or other water activity. Being vigilant about water safety and drowning prevention ...
I have a 40-year history on the beach as a resident (now part-time), business owner, a developer and a person with strong connections to the beach community. Hurricane Ian dramatically changed both my life and the lives of our team members that our businesses relied on and were proud of. I am a ...
The Lee Health Board of Directors voted 9-1 Thursday to approve converting from a government special district to a private nonprofit. The vote is the first step in the process. A vote from the Lee County Board of County Commissioners is still needed. Lee Health spokesperson Jaclyn Bevis said ...
When you’re diagnosed with stage 4 blood cancer, your world changes in ways you never could have imagined. Today, I am cancer-free, and I am thankful for every day that I feel stronger. Nearly 40% of men and women will be diagnosed with cancer at some point during their lifetimes, according ...
I had a lifelong dream. A life just to be on, in, and harvest our waters. First a kid on the Chesapeake Bay, 27 years in the Florida Keys and in 2014, owning a small waterfront motel in Matlacha, FL giving boat tours to guests from around the world. A place to live the rest of my life ...
