e-m@il overload
Using balance, setting limits will keep you from going e-crazy
David Hall occasionally reminisces about the 1980s. "Recently, I've thought about what it was like 20 years ago before we had e-mail and you had to write letters to people," said Hall, First Community Bank's president. Full Story
Medical specialties make strides in treatment options
State-of-the-art techniques aid vein specialists, OB-Gyns
Most people think of vein specialists in a limited fashion: those who treat varicose veins and get rid of ugly spider veins. But many patients who come in with swollen or achy legs, discolored skin around the ankles, or ulcerations on the shin which won't heal are, in fact, diagnosed with 'venous insufficiency. Full Story
Medical 'gray market' bypasses Lee Memorial
LeeSar buys only from licensed vendors
It's enough to lure even a savvy, educated consumer. Bargain basement priced medical equipment - everything from sterilized gloves to emergency trauma bags - fills 212 pages and accounts for more than 10,000 items on EBay. Full Story
Help aid cyclone victims
Fort Myers-based nonprofit New Missions Systems International (NMSI) is organizing relief efforts for people critically affected by the cyclone and tornados that devastated Myanmar in Southeast Asia. The organization is in desperate need of local donations to begin relief efforts. Full Story
Walk to raise funds for pediatric cancer
The "Wave of Hope" walk to benefit Barbara's Friends - the Children's Hospital Cancer Fund - will take place on Saturday, May 17 at Bowman's Beach on Sanibel Island. The pre-registration fee for the 2K to 10 K walk is $25; walk day registration fee is $30. Children under 10 are admitted free of charge. Full Story
New physicians join Lee Memorial
Lee Memorial Health System announced the following physicians joined the medical staff in April. Andrea L. Cambio, M.D., dermatology, obtained her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She completed a pediatric internship at New York University Hospitals Center and a dermatology residency at Montefiore Medical Center at Albert Einstein. Dr. Full Story
Lee leadership class tours developers Denver operations
The John Madden Company is building research center here
The John Madden Company, which is developing the Madden Research Loop at Southwest Florida International Airport, hosted 33 members of Leadership Lee County's 2008 spring class, who were in Denver attending the Community Leadership Association's annual conference. Full Story
Canterbury to hold open house
Canterbury School will host a schoolwide open house at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27. Pre registration is required; please call (239) 415-8945 to reserve a space. At Canterbury School, 100 percent of seniors are accepted to colleges or universities. Full Story
Program to highlight family caregivers of older adults
The Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer's Resource Center will hold an educational series for caregivers during the month of May. "Caring Across Generations" will feature workshops on issues such as being an informed caregiver, making sense of legal matters, making the most of your money, and considering care throughout the illness. Full Story
Water safety a must as summer nears
The American Red Cross of Lee County is committed to water safety and drowning prevention. Toddlers run the greatest risk of drowning and helping to eliminate this preventable cause of death has been part of the mission of the Lee County Red Cross for over 90 years. Full Story
World's sexiest plumber set to join Miracle
Desperate Housewives star to appear May 15
Hammond Stadium, the home of the Fort Myers Miracle, is in need of a plumber. So who did they call? Well, none other than ABC television series "Desperate Housewives" hunky handyman, Mike Delfino. The Fort Myers Miracle announced that actor James Denton will make a guest appearance Thursday, May 15 when the Miracle host the Tampa Yankees. Full Story
Wright Construction to build habitat home in 5 days
Habitat for Humanity of Lee County is kicking off "Home Builders Blitz" as part of a nationwide effort to encourage local contractors to get involved in the local Habitat affiliate's mission. So far, 110 Habitat affiliates will participate in the one week, building efforts; raising more than 250 homes in the United States. Full Story
2008 Rotary South Scholar Athlete Awards
COURTESY PHOTO The 22nd annual Rotary South Scholar Athlete Awards went to the best male and female athlete after being selected for consideration by each Lee County high school. From the left, Joe Rider, Fort Myers High School athlete Robby Kennedy ($5,000 Male Scholar Athlete Scholarship Winner), Steve Personette (Embarq sponsor), Fort Myers High School athlete Brittany Potanovic ($5,000 Female Scholar Athlete Scholarship Winner) and Robert Scharlau (Program Chair). Full Story
West earns top honor at 'Lee Heart Ball'
Dr. Steven R. West was honored as the first recipient of the American Heart Association's "Dr. Pascotto Golden Heart Award" at the 2008 Lee Heart Ball Saturday at the Hyatt Regency in Coconut Point. The American Heart Association presented him with the "Dr. Pascotto Gold Heart Award," re-named for Dr. Full Story
Gulf Coast Humane Society celebrates "Be Kind to Animals" week
In honor of national "Be Kind to Animals" week and to encourage pet adoption throughout Southwest Florida, Gulf Coast Humane Society is reducing all pet adoption fees by $5 for the month of May. Full Story
"Pet Food Pantry" now open
In recent weeks, all dogs and cats housed at Gulf Coast Humane Society have transitioned to a consistent diet of Purina ONE brand pet food products only. As a result of the new diet, Gulf Coast Humane Society now receives hundreds of pounds of donated pet food each week that would otherwise go unused. Full Story
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