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Alternative Medical Treatments – Worthwhile or Not?
Understanding Alternative Medicine Alternative medical treatments are practices not typically included in standard...
Summary of April 2025 Meeting on Health and Water Quality
Pancreatic Cancer Treatment, Quick AED Response, and Florida Right to Clean WaterApril Community and Membership...
Skin Cancer: Why Regular Checkups Are Important!
Skin Cancer: Why Regular Checkups Are Important!Introduction With our Florida temperatures increasing and the sun’s UV rays becoming stronger, reminding residents of the dangers of unprotected exposure to the sun is worthwhile. Skin cancers have been increasing,...
The Benefits and Availability of Robotic Surgery Have Significantly Increased in Southwest Florida
What is Robotic Surgery? Robotic surgery is minimally invasive, and surgeons use robotic systems to perform procedures with enhanced precision, flexibility, and control. It involves using a robotic arm and specialized instruments controlled by the surgeon, often with...
Your Help is Needed To Optimize Lee Health’s Future Healthcare Offering in Estero
As you may know, the Lee Health Board of Directors and Administration believe that it is in the best long-term interest of the citizens of Lee County to move to a community-based non-profit structure, which is how they operated for the first fifty years of their 107...
New Options for Women Undergoing Mammograms
New Options for Women Undergoing MammogramsThe proportion of women who complain about the pain of mammograms varies. However, studies suggest that between 25% and 50% of women report experiencing some level of discomfort or pain during the procedure. The degree of...
What is the value of Nanotechnology in Healthcare?
Where is it being used, and how does it impact health outcomes? Nanotechnology in healthcare refers to the use of extremely small materials, devices, or systems—typically on the scale of nanometers (1 to 100 nanometers -one nanometer is about as long as your...
Avoiding Fake Medical News!
By Dr. D. Rajtora MD, FAAAAI, Member of the Engage Estero Health Council and Allan Bowditch, Chief Communications Officer Engage Estero. It is clear that most people rely upon the internet to answer their general questions concerning their health care. Dr Rajtora, a...
The Big “C”: Significant Advances in Cancer Treatments
Authored by Allan Bowditch, Engage Estero’s Chief Communications Officer. Introduction Engage Estero continuously assesses topics that we believe are important and beneficial to improve the quality of life in greater Estero. This is one such topic. A cancer diagnosis...
Artificial Intelligence: Revolutionizing Healthcare Treatment Outcomes
In healthcare, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a powerful force with the potential to impact treatment outcomes significantly. AI's capacity to analyze large volumes of data, identify patterns, and make highly accurate predictions offers...
The “Skinny” On Obesity
By Robert P. Belin, M.D. Chairperson, Health and Wellness Breckenridge, Golf and Tennis Club, and member of Engage Estero’s Health Council For the first time, the FDA has approved medication for weight loss! So, why is this important and in the news non-stop? It’s...