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National Recovery month in September promotes and supports new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the nation’s strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and communities who
For a week in August, Federally Qualified Health Centers celebrate National Health Center Week. At Healthcare Network, Collier County’s only Federally Qualified Health Center, there is so much to celebrate
With summer upon us, school immunizations seem a way off. But it is never too early to plan to get ready for going back to school! For some parents, they
Men’s Health Month in June encourages early detection and treatment of disease among men. Also, the event encourages awareness of preventable health problems for men and boys. Research shows that
Small business employee wellness programs are important. Employees missing work from illness are estimated to cost about $3,600 per year for each hourly worker and $2,660 for salaried workers, according
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It is a great time to understand how mental and physical health are related. In fact, unmanaged anxiety, for example, may impact sleep, activity
National Minority Health Month is observed in April, an initiative that targets the health needs of African Americans, Hispanics, Asians, Native Americans, and other minorities. The observation is designed to
Healthcare Network is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides comprehensive primary health services to men, women, and children of all ages in practices throughout Collier County. Many of
Like keeping an automobile fine-tuned, we have a role in our own health maintenance with regular health self-checks. Being aware of our bodies helps us know what changes may need
Fear of dentists is estimated to affect more than one-third of adults. For many, this anxiety stems from a negative childhood dental experience. Dental Pediatric IV sedation can help. Children’s
During the past few years, the physical, emotional and mental fatigue have been unlike anything that many of us have ever experienced. Exhaustion born of pandemics, compassion, caretaking, social justice,
In Southwest Florida, we are no strangers to natural disasters. We all know natural disasters like Hurricane Ian can have a major impact on our daily lives. What is often
Through their stages of development, children will experience a variety of moods that affect the way they behave. And while it is natural for moods to fluctuate from time to
For many young teens, babysitting is a rite of passage from childhood to adolescence. It provides them an opportunity to earn money, develop responsibility and grow career skills like setting
As we age, remaining mobile is important to maintaining independence. While bone loss is a normal part of growing older, one in two women and up to one in four
Understanding our own self-esteem can have practical significance. But what exactly is self-esteem? Self-esteem is an individual’s overall sense of personal value and self-worth or simply, the measure of how
Stress is a normal part of daily life, and children and teens are not immune. Whether it is pressure from family, problems at home or with friends, the amount of
March is Women’s History Month, a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society while at the same time supporting gender equality. This year the theme is “Women Providing
February is National Children’s Dental Health month started by the American Dental Association. The month promotes the benefits of proactive children’s dental care, their caregivers, teachers and the community. While
It is normal for children to fear going to the dentist. With the odd sounds and smells of the office coupled with strangers in masks wielding metal instruments who are
You might not remember how you spent some of your time last week. But if you have ever donated or invested time volunteering or supporting a cause dear to you,
As a parent, you probably feel overwhelmed with information on how to keep your child healthy. When it comes to health conditions like diabetes, do you know where to begin?
Life with a child diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can sometimes be overwhelming. Often, children with ADHD struggle with behaviors that can be disruptive to others such as difficulty
Have you ever struggled to remember someone’s name, forgot where you parked your car or misplaced your glasses or house keys? You are likely having minor “memory glitches” or moments
As a pediatrician, I am often asked, “When should toilet training begin?” I get it. Ditching diapers is a major milestone many families look forward to, but potty training should
In June, the executive team of Healthcare Network, supported by our board, raised the minimum wage paid to our employees to $15 an hour from $11.75. The expected annual cost
This school year has been a year like no other. Whether students attended class in-person or virtually, their studies were likely disrupted by quarantines or technology issues leaving many kids
If you live in Florida, you are likely familiar with our seasons: tourist, summer and hurricane. Each year hurricane season begins June 1 and lasts five months, with peak season
Many in our community have questions regarding the safety, efficacy, and necessity of receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. A local coalition of healthcare leaders is stepping forward together to help answer
Parkinson’s Disease Early Detection April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease, after Alzheimer’s. Most people will develop symptoms of Parkinson’s disease around age
COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy With seniors willing to stand in line to get the COVID-19 vaccine, fear and COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy seems to have lessened. However, before COVID-19, the World Health
When we think of primary health, dental health is often overlooked. Some even consider it non-essential. With links between oral health and overall health, routine dental care is important throughout
Congratulations if you have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine! While it is good news, it’s important to know what to do after being vaccinated. The vaccines offer hope,
You just found out you are pregnant. It is exciting but, at the same time, can be very overwhelming news. Whether it is your first or fourth pregnancy, the worries
School is a central point in the lives of many children, so it’s important to encourage a safe return to school. It serves as an academic home where children can
Nationally, health centers provide preventive medical care to almost 30 million people each year, addressing the pandemic and beyond. Nearly 1,400 health centers like Healthcare Network seek health fairness. Health
2020 has proven it is more important than ever to talk to children about racism and violence. For many adults, the murder of George Floyd is like an open wound
We need to do better caring for our caregivers. During the current pandemic, we often refer to our healthcare workers as heroes. While I think it is important to thank those
Raising little ones is a challenge in the best of times. The coronavirus pandemic has presented new obstacles for parents, caregivers, and educators alike. The question of how to keep
Millions of children are victims of bullying each year, but many parents feel at a loss about how to prevent bullying, whether children are being bullied themselves or bullying others.
With symptoms of COVID-19 and the flu similar, what’s the difference between the flu and COVID-19. Health officials have even created the term “twindemic” to refer to the possibility of
The pandemic has renewed focus on mental health, with mental health checkups as important as physicals and key to developing healthy mental health habits.
The pandemic has renewed focus on mental health, with mental health checkups as important as physicals and key to developing healthy mental health habits.