2+ hour, 26+ min ago   (530+ words) Cape Coral Breeze Guest Commentary | Nutrition matters when buying, donating food Health-conscious individuals are deliberate when shopping for groceries. Before they place items in their cart, they’ll carefully read nutritional labels, paying close attention to ingredients, allergens, preservatives, and other…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (457+ words) Avow, Southwest Florida’s original nonprofit hospice, is calling on residents of Lee, Hendry and Glades counties to join its volunteer corps as the organization expands its service area beyond Collier County. The nonprofit will host volunteer enrollment events this month…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (493+ words) For years, Cape Coral city officials and residents have been clamoring for a new hospital in the city. With the population now well over 200,000, it has become a necessity. Friday, at a new conference at Cape Coral City Hall, it…...

2+ week, 6+ hour ago   (125+ words) Cape Coral Breeze American Legion Post 90 to hold blood drive Aug. 29 American Legion Post 90 in Cape Coral will be holding a blood drive to benefit the Lee Health Blood Center Saturday, Aug. 29, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the post at 1401 S.E. 47th St. The…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (344+ words) Home Base Florida, a leading nonprofit dedicated to supporting veterans, service members and military families impacted by the invisible wounds of war, has welcomed U.S. Coast Guard veteran Lauren Rodriguez as part-time wellness coordinator. Rodriguez brings a unique perspective to the…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (876+ words) A young girl in Cape Coral is fighting back strong after undergoing a life-saving liver transplant earlier this year. Genesis Torres, 11, has battled her entire life. Described by those who care for her as selfless and full of life, Genesis…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (331+ words) The family of Officer Adam Jobbers-Miller, the Fort Myers Police Department and Lee Health are hosting the eighth annual blood drive in honor of Jobbers-Miller’s memory. The three-day blood drive will kick off at 8 a.m. on July 21 with a flag-raising…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (257+ words) Family Initiative has announced the launch of Girls Group, a new community program created specifically for girls on the autism spectrum, ages 11-17. The program provides a dedicated space where participants build friendships, strengthen self-advocacy and grow their confidence within a…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (445+ words) An intestinal illness that has plagued the country has seen a number of cases in Lee County. Cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, has caused thousands across the United States to fall ill. As of July…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (226+ words) For many families, navigating the school enrollment process, along with getting a physical/medical appointment for a physical in a new area, can be challenging. Lee Health invites the community to attend back-to-school enrollment physicals with heart screenings and enrollment…...