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Understanding Sunshine and its Role in Skin Cancer
By: Dr. Alan Brown We all appreciate the great outdoors and soak in the sun from time to time. After...
10 questions to ask after being diagnosed with cancer
By Dr. Todd Pezzi So many thoughts and questions run through your mind after doctors confirm a cancer diagnosis. Was...
Embracing The Night: Overcoming Insomnia And Rediscovering The Power Of Sleep
By: Dr. Khalid Sabha, MD In the silent hours of the night, when the world is cloaked in darkness and...
Fashion show raises nearly $61,000 for Lee Health Cancer Institute
Awards recognizing significant contributions to cancer care in Southwest Florida were presented FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 19, 2024) – The...
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Unlocking the Mind: The Cognitive Rewards of Exercise
By: Dr. Khalid Sabha, MD Exercise is not only essential for physical health but also for cognitive well-being. When we exercise, our brains light up like a Fourth of July fireworks display, releasing a cascade of neurotransmitters that enhance mood, cognition, and creativity. Numerous studies have highlighted the positive impact...
The Role Of A Hospitalist In Modern Medicine
By: Dr. Khalid Sabha, MD WHAT IS A HOSPITALIST? Every so often, when I see patients in my office, I get asked about the role of a hospitalist and how filling that role can help when a patient visits the hospital. Because I have had the unique opportunity to co-found...
A Call To “Action”
By: Alex Moffett My daughter has a saying that always makes me laugh, “Don’t talk about it, be about it.” It’s her version of “put your money where your mouth is” or “just do it.” I think it’s about “actions speaking louder than words.” Action. In my line of work,...
Southwest Florida Children’s Charities Recognized As The Top Donor To Lee Health And Golisano Children’s Hospital
By: Holly Boldrin Southwest Florida Children’s Charities (SWFLCC) presented checks totaling $1.7 million to Lee Health Foundation Aug. 18, making it the top donor at more than $23 million to Golisano Children’s Hospital and Lee Health in the organization’s more than 100-year history. “We are so grateful for the support...
LAFCRD Announces Design For 2022 Breast Cancer Awareness Shirt; Website For Ordering Is Open
By Katie Heck In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District is raising funds for Pink Heals by selling limited-edition shirts. This annual fundraiser, organized by Field Training Officer Sarah Gribbin, has raised almost $30,000 for the Pink Heals organization since 2017. This...
Is Pain-Free Living Possible?
By: Dr. Darin Stokke, DC There is a simple key to enjoying a lifetime of pain-free living and that starts with looking at the body as a whole rather than a group of parts working individually. Today, we have been conditioned to view every ailment or pain as an isolated body...
Toothache In The Leg?
By: Dr. Darin Stokke, DC Bill was miserable after swinging a little too hard to hit a golf ball out of a sand trap on the 8th hole. He was limping and his leg hurt. He said it felt like a toothache in his leg. In fact, his low back...
Learn The Sounds Of Fire Safety
What is your alarm telling you? SMOKE ALARMS• A continued set of three loud beeps—beep, beep, beep—means smoke or fire. Get out, call 9-1-1, and stay out.• A single “chirp” every 30 or 60 seconds means the battery is low and must be changed.• All smoke alarms must be replaced...
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Homeowners Insurance: A Case for Optimism
By: Butch Swank I believe the home insurance market is healing. In 2020, when it became apparent that the home insurance market was in dire
April 30, 2024
Smelled, Not Seen: The Eastern Spotted Skunk
By: Kara Tyler-Julian One of southwest Florida’s lesser-known native creatures is the eastern Spotted Skunk, known scientifically as Spilogale putorius. Most people who live in
April 30, 2024
Reporting In From VFW, Post 4174
By: Pat Whitehall As a guest Tuesday evening at the Lehigh Acres VFW, Post 4174, DAV meeting, I was both impressed and thankful for being
April 30, 2024
Sunpass Text Scam
By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno You may have received this text message or one very similar: “We’ve detected a $3.95 charge for your recent usage of
April 30, 2024
Understanding Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
By: Dr. Khalid Sabha, MD Congestive Heart Failure occurs when your heart muscle becomes weakened or damaged, leading to an inability to pump blood efficiently.
April 30, 2024
BOCC Recognizes Gopher Tortoises as Important
By: Ashley Caso Gopher Tortoise Day, officially designated by the Gopher Tortoise Council, was celebrated on April 10th in Lee County. The Lee County Commission
April 30, 2024
