Understanding Alternative Medicine Alternative medical treatments are practices not typically included in standard medical treatments or hospital protocols. These can include: - Traditional Chinese Medicine (acupuncture, herbal remedies)- Ayurvedic practices from...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...