The Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee) urges residents to be aware of the health risks associated with flooding. Skin contact with flood waters does not, by itself, pose a serious health risk. However, health hazards are a concern when waters are or become contaminated with bacteria or contain dangerous debris. DOH-Lee recommends […]
Day: August 5, 2024
Lee County DOT Opens Lehigh Acres 59th Street West following Culvert Repairs
The Lee County Department of Transportation (DOT) is advising Lehigh Acres motorists that 59th Street West has been re-opened between Ruth Avenue North and Olive Avenue North following repairs to a canal culvert under the road. The detour in the area has been removed. DOT asks Lehigh motorists to keep track of road projects by visiting […]
Calming the Uncalm Dog
By Joseph M. De Simone – Canine Command Dog Training | www.caninecommand.net I recently added a new member to my canine family- an 85 pound, 11-month-old male Black Mouth Cur. Since my 2 other dogs are geriatric, i.e., 15 and 11 years old, my new dog’s superhigh energy level has been an eye-opener even for […]
Vote Joseph Gambino for Lee Health, Nov 5th
My Priorities if elected are the ensure the continued success for Lee Health as a leader is the public health sector in the State of Florida. To ensure every resident in Lee County has access to public health and emergency care. I am Doctor of Chiropractic for 20 years & and MBA in Executive Management, I […]
Lee Health Now Offers Endoscopic Heart Valve Repair Surgery, Putting the Health System at the Forefront of Cardiac Care
Endoscopic valve repair is latest advanced surgical implemented by Lee Health, leading the way in cardiac care options Lee Health is thrilled to announce that it has completed the first fully endoscopic heart valve surgery through the smallest incision possible, providing enhanced heart care to the Southwest Florida community and beyond. The implementation of endoscopic […]
Letters to the Editor: Butch Swank
We have two Republican candidates running for County Commissioner District 5. I know very little about the person running for reelection, Mike Greenwell, and it’s not for a lack of trying. Early on, I repeatedly offered Commissioner Greenwell the opportunity to come and speak at one of our Southwest Florida Business Alliance meetings, and the […]
State of the Region: Keynote Speaker Announced
SWFL Inc. is pleased to announce that Richard Stern, Director of the Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget at The Heritage Foundation, will be the keynote speaker at this year’s State of the Region event. With over seven years of experience as a Congressional staffer, Stern has been a pivotal figure in shaping […]