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Naples has an abundance of beautiful golf courses and golfers. Unfortunately, there is also no shortage of golf related injuries. Common injuries include low back pain, shoulder pain, and golfer’s elbow – which is often the most stubborn to treat. Golfer’s elbow, or medial epicondylitis, is similar to its counterpart, tennis elbow. The primary differences between these conditions are the …

It’s that time of year again. Flu season begins in the fall and often ends in the spring. Getting a flu vaccine every year is the single best thing you can do to protect yourself and your family. We make it easy to get your flu vaccine. Who Should Get the Flu Vaccine? Everyone 6 months of age and older …

When children know what to expect, they feel more in control. Some imaging centers now help educate young children about MRIs and CT scans by role-playing the procedures using dolls and small toy scanners. Studies have shown that these, and similar educational techniques designed for children, can reduce anxiety and often eliminate the need for sedation. MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (MRI) …

By Shawky Hassan, M.D. Sinus Allergy is commonly referred to as chronic sinusitis. Allergy is a common problem affecting the ears, nose, throat and the sinuses and is the main cause of recurrent sinus infections. Investigating chronic sinusitis and treating the underlying allergy is very important. Surgery of the sinuses is of limited value, if the underlying allergy disease is …

A caregiver is someone who gives basic care to a person who has a chronic medical condition. A chronic condition is an illness that lasts for a long time or doesn’t go away. Some examples of chronic conditions are cancer, effects of stroke, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The caregiver helps the person …

A diabetic foot ulcer is an open sore or wound that occurs in approximately 15 percent of patients with diabetes and is commonly located on the bottom of the foot. Of those who develop a foot ulcer, 6 percent will be hospitalized due to infection or other ulcer-related complication. Diabetes is the leading cause of non-traumatic lower extremity amputations in …

Many people believe they only need a doctor when they are sick.  However, having a primary care physician may be your key to staying healthy.  An important responsibility of a primary care physician is providing preventative care.  “A primary care physician is like a wellness coach,” said Holly Dagney, D.O., a board certified family medicine physician with Physicians Regional Medical …

By Angela V. Litvak, DMD Summer is a perfect time for family fun and lazy beach days. And school summer break is also a great time for scheduling your children’s visit for a bi-annual dental checkup. Did you realize that from the moment your children’s first pearly white tooth erupts, they are susceptible to decay? It is also important that …

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 …