Collier Edition

By Kathleen M Marc, MD, FACOG Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that affects the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus (womb) that opens at the top of the vagina. Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide. In the United States approximately 12,000 new cases of cervical cancer will be diagnosed every …

In December 2022, Avow conferred its greatest employee recognition, the Heart of Avow award, to four staff members at the company’s annual holiday breakfast. Winners were Cindy Moon, registered nurse; Veronica Madrigal, certified nursing assistant/home health aide; Linda Harris, hospice house chef; and Denise Lucas, administrative assistant. Avow provides hospice care to residents of Collier County, as well as non-hospice …

By Dr. Linell King The mind and body connection is both fascinating and physical. Like physical wellness, we often need to put forth the effort to achieve good mental health. Just as we often hire a personal trainer to help us meet our physical body goals, we may need to seek professional help to meet our mental health goals. When …

By Florida Gulf Coast Ear, Nose & Throat What Are the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands? The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of the neck just above the collarbone. It has two lobes, with one lobe on each side of the windpipe. As part of the endocrine system, it produces hormones, known as T3 and T4, …

By Diana Macian, M.D. – WellcomeMD – Naples Going to the doctor can be a hassle, depending… You may wait to get an appointment, to be seen, to get tests, and then you can wait – often anxiously – for the results. You may even be waiting to find any family doctor at all. Nationally, and here in Southwest Florida, …

January has been designated by the US Congress as Cervical Cancer Awareness month. Good thing we have a month dedicated to it, because otherwise, most of us aren’t thinking much about our cervix. As a part of the female reproductive system, it seems to be the part that gets little or no attention unless you’re about to give birth, of …

By Colin E. Champ, MD, CSCS – Radiation Oncologist Here we are at the beginning of a new year. The old year and all of its problems is behind us and we get the chance to make a new start. Have you made your resolutions for 2023? Millions of people around the world have made promises to themselves that this …

By Greg Pascucci January offers a fresh, new opportunity to reflect on your life and the changes you’d like to make. While resolutions are encouraged, it’s important to make your goals measurable and quantifiable in order to stay motivated. Older adults listed the following goals among their top 5 things to accomplish in the new year: 1. Stay Fit and …

Making new year’s resolutions is a common tradition, but 77% of people who make them break them within just a few weeks. This year, focus on long-term lifestyle changes that can make a big impact on overall health and longevity for both you and your family. Here are a few tips to focus on your family’s health this New Year: …

By F. Scott Pauzar, III, Collier County Personal Injury Lawyer One of the benefits of living in a moderate, sunny climate with beautiful views in southwest Florida is being outdoors. Whether you live in a walkable or bikeable community or like to take your bike down to one of our many historic areas in the city or on our many …