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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...
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...
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...
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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...
Fall Pet Safety
It’s officially Fall. The leaves are changing color, the weather is more pleasant, and the holiday season is upon us. We love this time of year and so do our pets. It can be difficult protecting our pets from hidden dangers of this season. Below are some tips to help...
Continental Women’s Club
Please join us on Thursday, November 4th at 11:30 am when our program will feature Jennifer Benton, CEO of Abuse Counseling and Treatment, Inc. (ACT). ACT’s mission is to protect, support, educate and empower victims of domestic violence and their children, survivors of sexual assault and human trafficking in Lee,...
Editors Choice
Making The Case For A Better Lee County
By: Matt Caldwell Two questions have repeatedly come up in recent political discussion around the county: should the Lee County Commission have single-member districts, and
April 2, 2024
Smart Growth – Transportation & Land Use
By: Terri Lewis We’ve got very annoying congestion! It’s especially bad lately as we have seasonal residents, out-of-state spring break visitors and schools are in
April 2, 2024
New State Requirements Help Protect Your Home from Property Fraud
By: Kevin Karnes, Lee County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Criminals shouldn’t be able to steal your home or property. Yet, for many
April 2, 2024
Caloosa 80 Words Matter
Special to East Lee County News Changes to the plan again. Now instead of asking for additional density, the developer has reduced the number of
April 2, 2024
Lakes Park to host 40th Anniversary Celebration & Earth Day event
Lee County Parks & Recreation and the Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation invite the community to the park’s 40th Anniversary Celebration from 9 a.m. to noon
April 2, 2024
Join us for a Crucial Town Hall Discussion
BREAKING NEWS: Get ready for an essential town hall discussion focusing on the implementation of single-member districts for Lee County Board of County Commissioners! Senator
April 2, 2024
