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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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Health alert issued due to presence of blue-green algae …

WEBThe Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of blue-green algae blooms in the Caloosahatchee . This is near the …

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New senior medical center opens in Fort Myers

WEBThe ribbon cutting ceremony at the new senior medical center. (CREDIT: WINK News) Barbara Snyder is the center’s 100th patient and told WINK News why she …

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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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Blue-green algae bloom triggers health alert in part of …

WEBThe Florida Department of Health in Lee County is issuing a health alert due to blue-green algae blooms present in the Caloosahatchee River near the Alva Boat …

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Blue-green algae blooms in the Caloosahatchee endanger …

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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Gov. Ron DeSantis talks 'Live Healthy'

WEBGovernor DeSantis touted the new laws “which bolster Florida’s health care workforce, broaden access to quality health care, and foster innovation in the industry.”. …

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Lee Health addresses concerns of nearing hospital …

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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Lee Health to hold town meeting regarding private non …

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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Boaters with rifles seen in Cape Coral canal

WEBGET IT ON G E T I T O N On an average day, it’s pretty common to see people fishing or swimming in a canal. One neighbor in Cape Coral saw something unusual in …

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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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Trump and DeSantis, once GOP rivals, meet in South Florida to talk

WEBIn a private call with supporters of his campaign in February, DeSantis had voiced concerns Trump and Republicans could be outspent 3-to-1 this year, according …

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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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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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Surprising benefits of common drug used to treat diabetes

WEBExperts believe metformin also has anti-inflammatory effects, which may contribute to its ability to slow aging. “Our diabetes incidence is skyrocketing and so is …

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Lee Health mulling switching to private nonprofit system to expand

WEBMaking the switch from public to private is what Lee Health is trying to decide as leaders debate the move and its consequences. On Thursday, the health …

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Lee Health launches new MyChart setting for Spanish speakers

WEBLee Health has announced the launch of a Spanish-language version of the digital patient portal MyChart.. The project aims to increase access and communication …

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Apple and Pickleball team up to study health benefits

WEBNow, you can help support the families of the victims. The fundraiser is on the corner of 5th Ave and Lemon St. at the Saint James City Civic Center from 12:30 to …

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Doctors: Naples city council dragging to approve new Heart institute

WEBDoctors say a new NCH Heart and Stroke Institute in Naples will transform the area for patients, guests, and doctors and everything will be easier, but the city is …

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1 dead, 1 arrested after North Fort Myers shooting

WEBLee County Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested one person following an evening shooting that killed a man in North Fort Myers.. Deputies arrested Andrew …

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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 war in Israel, COVID-19 and the climate crisis.

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Biden officials indefinitely postpone ban on menthol cigarettes …

WEBFILE – Menthol cigarettes and other tobacco products are displayed at a store in San Francisco on May 17, 2018. The U.S. government is set to release its long …

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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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