Renowned Canadian researcher to discuss new tricks for old brains
For a long time, it was assumed that once humans passed a certain age, the brain was essentially fixed and could only deteriorate. Recent research, however, shows that although aging leads to declines in some abilities, other abilities are spared and may even improve. Full Story
Mental health association hopes one-woman show helps break the stigma of bipolar disorder
Need a little balance in your life? The Mental Health Association of Southwest Florida hopes to help by presenting Wambui Bahati and her original one-woman show about bipolar mood disorder, “The Balancing Act — the Musical,” at The Norris Center at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 8. Full Story
Community event spotlights tobacco risks
SWAT (Students Working Against Tobacco), the Collier County Health Department and 3D (Don’t Do Drugs) from Drug Free Collier invite the public to a free program featuring two guest speakers from 4-5:30 p.m. Monday, May 3, at Golden Gate High School. Full Story
Skin cancer screenings set in Collier
The American Academy of Dermatology has designated May as National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month and the first Monday in May is designated as Melanoma Monday. In an effort to increasing public awareness of the importance of skin cancer prevention, early detection and treatment, CHS Healthcare in Immokalee will partner with 21st Century C.A.R.E. Full Story
Free hearing tests offered
Decibels Audiology and Hearing will conduct free hearing screenings from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, May 12, at Juniper Village, 1155 Encore Way. Audiologist April Royan will administer testing to anyone interested. Call 598-1368 to RSVP by Friday, May 7. Full Story
Eye Center offers two free May seminars
Dr. Jonathan Frantz will present two free seminars on eye treatments next month at Florida Eye Health, 2100 Tamiami Trail N. “Advances in Cataract Treatment” will be held at noon Wednesday, May 5. “iLASIK” will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 19.
RSVP by calling 430-3939 or register online at www.bettervision.net. Full Story
STRAIGHT TALK
Technology update gets NCH closer to the top tier
This past Saturday night was a bit scary at NCH. Well, perhaps that’s an overstatement, but it’s always a bit unnerving when you update your primary clinical information system, which is what we and our Cerner partners did. Full Story
Memory classes on tap in Bonita
Do you rely on lists during shopping trips or sticky notes in your car to remind you to pick up Fido from the groomer? Have you felt a sense of dread after washing your hands, realizing that an important name or number you’d written on them had also washed down the drain? Full Story
Glasses available for sampling by visually impaired
Lighthouse of Collier Inc. has 21 pairs of magnifying glasses on loan from the Collier County Association for the Blind. The specialty glasses are available for visually impaired people to sample at Lighthouse of Collier headquarters at 457 Bayfront Place. Volunteers staff the office from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Full Story
Bereavement support group meets on Marco
IberiaBank Marco and Vitas Innovative Hospice Care of Collier County have started a Bereavement Support Group on Marco Island for those who are dealing with loss. Joell Canglin, a licensed clinical social worker and bereavement manager at Vitas Innovative Hospice Care, leads the support group from 10:30 a.m. to noon every Thursday in the boardroom at the bank. Full Story
Bridgeport has scholarships for nurses
Bridgeport Home Health Care is offering two nursing school scholarships of $1,000 each. Applicants can be a home health aide/nurse’s aide or licensed practical nurse who has worked for two of the past three years in either capacity. They must be enrolling in LPN or RN school for the fall 2010 or 2011 term. One of the scholarships will be awarded to a current Bridgeport employee. Full Story
Children’s hospital screens for autism
The Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida and Ronald McDonald House Charities of SWF conduct free autism spectrum disorder screenings for children ages 18 months to 5 years. Full Story
Florida’s first robotic thyroidectomy performed at Physicians Regional
Physicians Regional Healthcare System is the first in Florida to perform a robotic thyroidectomy. Otolaryngologist Jay Roberts, chief of surgery, performed the procedure and is one of only a handful of physicians in the country trained to perform this procedure, according to CEO Joe Pinion. Full Story
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