Collier Edition

It takes a community to raise a child and for a nonprofit to be a success.  It is because of the generous people and organizations in our community that make a difference to small nonprofits like Lighthouse of Collier and to our clients. The Lighthouse of Collier children’s summer camp program has grown over the years and has made a …

By William Ehrlich, MD, FAACS Oculofacial & Cosmetic Surgeon The Frantz Cosmetic Center at Frantz EyeCare offers two of the most advanced treatments for skin rejuvenation: the MiXto SX MicroFractional CO2 Laser, and the Lumenis® IPL Photorejuvenation treatment. CO2 laser resurfacing makes it possible for patients to have healthy, younger looking skin with minimal post-treatment down time. The laser delivers …

As with television viewing, eye care professionals generally agree that video games will not harm your child’s eyes or vision, if you follow a few viewing tips. While there is usually less strain involved in gaming than in doing close work such as sewing or reading, being in front of a screen for long stretches of time can leave your …

By Evie Breedlove-Mangapora, ARNP & Deborah J. Post, ARNP SURVIAL OF THE FITTEST:  We were given a spectacular brain to observe the world, to learn and interact with life. The most important part of our body to protect is the brain.  Our brain remembers what the heck stressed us out in the first place and hopefully we learn not to …

By Hoglund Family Hearing and Audiology Services “When it comes to taking care of hearing loss, experience really matters!” states John Hoglund of Hoglund Family Hearing and Audiology Center. “Most people do not fully understand how complicated hearing loss can be. There are so many factors involved including the type of loss, how long the loss has been present, sensitivity …

By Steven A. Meckstroth, MD – Gastroenterology Specialists In the digestive system, an ulcer is an area where tissue has been destroyed by gastric juices and stomach acid. Ulcers can occur at any age, although they are rare in children and teenagers. In the United States, about 10% of the population will develop an ulcer at some point in their …

By Jeff Spector, Lead Designer – Curtis Allen Designs If someone were to ask what your dream home would be like — where you could live comfortably and enjoy this home until the end of your days — what would your answer be? Would you have large, ornate rooms with a beautiful view, a modern kitchen with a large island? …

By Toni Eatros, MS, Dipl Ac, AP – It’s back to school time again and for many that means recurrent colds, flus and earaches. Acupuncture and herbal medicine can strengthen your child’s immune system and help to decrease frequency and severity of illness. Chinese Medicine has been effectively treating children for centuries. Addressing the Root Cause to Treat Illness Oriental …

By Drs. Drew and Kanema Clark We are in the middle of a global Autism Spectrum Disorder epidemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 1 in 68 children in the United States has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Numerous theories have been given as to why the world is encountering such an aggressive rise …

By Francesca Passeri, Esq. Count your blessings. My mother taught me that gratitude is a virtue that must be cultivated. Our lives are busy and it is easy to fail to appreciate all of the gifts that we enjoy daily without much thought. Most of us are not concerned about having a place to sleep, enough food or being able …