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Is the Healthcare.gov marketplace finally “affordable

WebWhen the American Rescue Plan (ARPA) passed it did not just provide stimulus checks, it also expanded the affordability of health insurance plans purchased …

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Premier Mobile Health Services bringing free health care to Lee …

WebYou can find out more on the clinic’s website. The clinic is open for walk-ins Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday and Sunday by

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New senior medical center opens in Fort Myers

WebPublished: September 14, 2022. New senior health care center opens in Fort Myers. (CREDIT: WINK News) The Dedicated Senior Medical Center opened Wednesday in …

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League Club of Naples awards record $683K in grants

WebWith a record $683,000 in 2024 grants, The League Club of Naples has made it easier for 35 nonprofit agencies to fulfill their missions in supporting at-risk …

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SW Florida Proton bringing high-tech care closer to home …

WebDr. Pezzi said. Bringing this treatment to SW Florida will keep more patients closer to home. The new center will not be operational until next year. Once the particle …

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Health & Medical Archives

WebApple and Pickleball team up to study health benefits. The meteoric rise of pickleball is getting attention from the medical community. It was first adopted by older …

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Amy Oshier, Author at WINK News

[email protected]. Professional Experience. 2021 to present: Health and Medical Reporter, WINK News. Previously worked at WFLA in Tampa, WBBH in Fort …

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Method to treat IBD being used for other health issues

WebTrying to get treatments for the brain when fighting neurological diseases like epilepsy and ALS is a challenge. Doctors would like to target a particular enzyme there.

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Mental Health Monday: Help during mental health crises

WebMental health crises have become more prevalent as the world faces complex challenges like the Israeli war, COVID-19 and the climate crisis.

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Groundbreaking for Lee Health inpatient center in Fort Myers

WebEncompass Health and Lee Health officials broke ground on a 60-bed inpatient hospital in Fort Myers on Tuesday. The project is expected to be completed by …

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Caught on Camera: Dust Devil spotted spiraling in Fort …

WebA dust devil was spotted and recorded by a WINK News viewer on Hanson Street in Fort Myers. According to The Weather Authority Chief Meteorologist Matt Devitt, …

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Lee Health to hold town meeting regarding private non-profit switch

WebPublished: January 5, 2024 Updated: January 5, 2024. Lee Health is scheduled to hold a town hall meeting regarding the potential switch from a public healthcare system to a …

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Chick-fil-A drive-thru proposal faces criticism in Naples

WebChick-fil-A is proposing a drive-thru restaurant at the site of the former Red Lobster restaurant on U.S. 41 in Naples.

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Lee Health buys 23 acres along Pine Island Road for future …

WebLee Health is preparing for its future needs, as well as Southwest Florida’s. The health care system bought nearly 22.7-acres of land off SW Pine Island Road near …

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Lee Health addresses concerns of nearing hospital capacity

WebLee Health is experiencing a large influx of patients that has overwhelmed staff. Though some have assumed another COVID-19 spike, this was not verified at the …

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Let’s Waffle opens in Cape Coral

WebNadin Feix opened Let’s Waffle at 1031 Santa Barbara Blvd., Unit 12, in Cape Coral last month. Her family moved to the Cape in 2022.

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ER wait times are increasing despite decline in COVID-19 cases

WebLee Health and NCH say more people than usual are headed to the emergency room even though the healthcare systems are seeing fewer COVID-19 …

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Celtic Ray owners hit code snag on planned hotel, pub, brewery

WebConstruction of a new hotel, pub and brewery in downtown Punta Gorda could be delayed due to a city code violation of its land. Kevin Doyle, owner of Celtic Ray …

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3 new restaurants coming this fall to Coconut Point

WebRusso signed a lease in mid-April to take over the vacant longtime restaurant space at 7991 Plaza del Lago Drive. Until 2022, the address was home to the local T42 …

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A least 3 cars involved in crash near Top Golf Way and Challenger …

WebAt least three cars were involved in this nasty crash Thursday evening. It happened near Top Golf Way and Challenger Boulevard in Fort Myers. Our crews saw …

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NCH Baker Hospital opens new emergency department

WebNCH Baker is opening its new emergency department on Monday, with larger rooms that offer more privacy and state-of-the-art equipment to make it easier to …

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Senior Airman surprises cousin on Aubrey Rogers softball senior …

WebA special senior night surprise for Aubrey Rogers High School senior McKenzie Vargas. She embraced her cousin, Senior Airman Landon Cari, as she wiped …

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Many signs still damaged after Hurricane Ian

WebAll across Southwest Florida, we’re still seeing the scars left behind by Hurricane Ian, and we’re not just talking about homes.. Some signs on Interstate 75 still need to be …

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Lee Health to host several town hall gatherings

WebThe Lee Health Board has scheduled several town hall meetings regarding its governance structure evaluation, which is currently underway. The evaluation is being …

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Healthcare Network working to replace $1.2M in funding canceled …

WebThe federal grant is designed to educate migrant workers about their health. The nonprofit is now working to make up for the loss. The grant was scrapped after Beth …

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Few primary care doctors, older population leave SWFL 'medically

WebThe U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration designates nearly all of Southwest Florida as a “Medically Underserved Area” or MUA. That’s 100% of …

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Lee Health completes Outpatient Center renovation in Cape Coral

WebThe second phase of the Lee Health Outpatient Center at Surfside has been completed and is now open in Cape Coral. The medical facility at the Veterans Parkway …

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Blue-green algae blooms in the Caloosahatchee endanger dogs

WebThick, green and smelly: Blue-green algae blooms are back, along with possible health risks. Cape Coral residents in one neighborhood say they are starting to …

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