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Month: August 2016
Letter to the Editor: Stand With Us
by Clara Cain Thousands of homes are ready to be built in Gateway and Lehigh, and along Tree Line and Daniels Parkway. Trees have been, and are being cut down, and our already congested traffic will only increase. You have no say in this. Soon there will be few trees left along our corridor. Just […]
Local Strength and Balance Screening
Every 13 seconds an older adult lands in an emergency department for a fall. In 2013, over 25,000 older adults died from unintentional fall injuries and 2.5 million were treated in emergency departments for nonfatal falls. More than 734,000 were hospitalized. Falls are the leading cause of hip fractures and the health care costs associated […]
What is Health?
by Dr. Darin Stokke I remember the day 13 years ago when a kind, soft-spoken gentleman called our office requesting a new patient consultation, not for himself, but for his wife. Oddly, the gentleman arrived at the appointment alone and brought with him several pages of his wife’s very extensive health assessment performed just a few […]
New Fourth Saturday Guided Walks at the Slough
Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve is offering guided walks on the fourth Saturday of the month in September and October. The new walks are scheduled at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, and Saturday, Oct. 22, at the slough, 7751 Penzance Blvd. As in years past, boardwalk tours also occur every Wednesday morning through the end […]
A Living Laboratory in our Own Backyard
by Yvette Bone Residents invited to enjoy and partner with Holton Eco-Preserve In September of 2015, the Holton Eco-Preserve debuted its family gardens to The Corridor community, offering 64 rentable garden beds and a host of free and paid classes to help local residents learn more about organic and clean gardening practices. The family gardens […]
Get Complete Health – CHIP
CHIP – the Complete Health Improvement Program is kicking off a new season. Do you truly want better health, but need some coaching and support? This internationally acclaimed 18-session program is for you. With full health assessments, expert instruction, interactive learning, and simple cooking demonstrations, this program has proven results with 60,000 graduates. Always encouraged […]
Premium Culinary Event at the Club at Renaissance
The prestigious Club at Renaissance located off Daniels at 12801 Renaissance Way will provide a beautiful setting for “Under the Harvest Moon”- a culinary celebration of the autumn harvest. The evening is set for Thursday, October 13 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Proceeds support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County primarily in the […]
Pork Tenderloin Marinated
For this pork tenderloin, the marinade can be changed to your taste. Easily add wine, balsamic vinegar, ginger, Worcestershire sauce or any preferred spices. INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 pound pork tenderloin (1-2 pieces) Marinade: 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup soy sauce (regular or low sodium) 1/4 cup orange marmalade (or 1/4 cup orange juice and […]
Medical Emergencies: Part Two
by Christie Knudsen, South Trail Public Education Specialist The South Trail Fire & Rescue article last month gave tips for helping firefighters reach you as quickly as possible in a medical emergency. However, residents new to the South Trail District may have questions about why a fire truck and ambulance both respond when you call […]