Results for "" A News Update for June 2026 Written by Allan Bowditch, President, Engage Estero and Dr Shannon...
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Prostate Cancer
Results for "" What you need to know! Part 1- Diagnosing Written by Allan Bowditch, President, Engage Estero, and Dr....
Multiple Sclerosis in Southwest Florida: What you need to know and Where you can get help
Results for "" Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable chronic disease of the central nervous system. The central...
The Doctor Dilemma
Results for "" Understanding the Shortage and What it Means for You in the Future Introduction Patients in Southwest Florida are running into a combination of physician shortages, retirements, population growth, and health-system turnover, which can leave practices...
Improving Physicians’ and Pharma Companies’ Ability to Provide Optimal Solutions For Cancer Patients
Results for "" Who and what is NEOGenomics? The company, based in Fort Myers, is a premier cancer diagnostics company specializing in cancer genetics testing and oncology data solutions. They offer one of the most comprehensive oncology-focused testing menus across...
The Power of Table Tennis/ Ping Pong
Results for "" Not only does Table Tennis sharpen your hand-eye coordination, but it also helps with balance, improves your Pickleball skills, and has medical benefits. Purvi Naik is a very dedicated teacher who runs group sessions for those interested on Saturday...
The Retirement Crisis No One Warns You About!
The Retirement Crisis No One Warns You About! Introduction The following summary is drawn from Jennifer Breheny Wallace’s new book, “Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose,” which will be published by Portfolio on Jan. 27. The article below is...
Economic Report for Estero Year Ending 2025
Results for "" Introduction A recent report from FGCU’s Regional Economic Research Institute indicated that Estero’s economy is still growing, but at a slower rate than in prior years. Southwest Florida will always have a seasonal pulse, with the peak period running...
Can Alzheimer’s Disease ever be cured? There is hope!
Results for "" Introduction As of 2025, approximately 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s disease, representing about 11% of that age group—roughly 1 in 9 individuals. Various authoritative sources indicate that around 10–11% of...
Southwest Florida Proton Center Now Accepting Patients
Results for "" Engage Estero is pleased to report that our local Proton Therapy organization, located on the northwest corner of Three Oaks Parkway and Estero Parkway and affiliated with Lee Health, is now accepting patients. As reported earlier this year at our...
Treating Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Vascular Dementia: Understanding the Differences.
Treating Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Vascular Dementia: Understanding the Differences. Introduction. Over the past 18 months, Engage Estero has published several articles on dementia. The focus is on this condition because it often affects people aged 65 and...
Continuing the Journey Through Dementia Care Part 2
How to Handle a Family Member with Dementia Part 2 Introduction In Part 1, we explored the emotional and practical challenges that come with supporting a loved one living with dementia. From the early signs to more advanced stages, we highlighted how dementia can...