A mom who’s been there offers advice about managing a high-risk pregnancy
Every year, 1 million U.S. women with high-risk pregnancies are placed on bed rest to protect their developing babies. Despite that, every year, about 500,000 newborns — one of every eight — arrive too early, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Full Story
What’s with all the red tape in health care?
As CEO of Physicians Regional Healthcare System, one of the most common questions I receive from members of the community revolves around the public’s perception of the increasing amount of “red tape” that seems to have become a part of every patient’s health-care experience. Full Story
TO YOUR HEALTH
Pull up a chair and enjoy yoga
A five-week class in chair yoga, with all stretches done on or with the support of a chair, begins at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 15, at House of Gaia, 1660 Trade Center Way. Full Story
Palliative care can mean the world to patients and families
The heartbreaking reality of the work we do is that we can’t always “cure.” But we can always “care” and help relieve suffering. Full Story
Online conference will help caregivers identify depression in older adults
The nonprofit National Private Duty Association hosts a free consumer education web conference, “Depression and Older Adults: What Every Caregiver Should Know,” at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 13. Those who tune in will receive advice on how to work with professionals to identify depression in a loved one and how to find experts and resources to help outline and execute a care plan. Full Story
Join Delnor-Wiggins park Friends for free sunset yoga on the beach
If you are looking for a place to unwind after a busy day in Naples, then head to Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park in North Naples for some relaxing yoga. The Friends of the Park have partnered with Bala Vinyasa Yoga studio to offer sunset yoga at the beach. Three sessions remain: March 15, April 19 and May 17. Classes begin approximately one hour before sunset (check times online). Full Story
Conservancy maintenance building goes for the LEED Gold
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida has achieved LEED Gold certification for the design and construction of a 2,400-square-foot maintenance building on the Conservancy Nature Center campus at 1450 Merrihue Drive. The building is one of six building projects on the campus being submitted to the United States Green Building Council for LEED certification. Full Story
Stock up on native plants at the Garden
The Naples chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society holds a native plant sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 10, at the Naples Botanical Garden. Shoppers will be able to purchase a wide selection of quality native plants from some of the area’s top native nurseries. Garden admission is not required for entry to plant sale. Full Story
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