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Proton Therapy for Cancer in Estero: May Community & Membership Meeting

Part 1: Proton Therapy for Cancer TreatmentEngage Estero was delighted to bring you an important program for the May 23rd Community and Member Monthly meeting. Lee Health has partnered with Advocate Radiation Oncology to provide Proton therapy, an advanced form of...
Caring for Your Largest Organ

Caring for Your Largest Organ

Health: Caring for the Largest Organ in your Body  Know what it is?              (If you answered “the skin,” you go to the top of the class!) So, what’s its function? There are many, but to mention a few it: Prevents water loss...

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How to Extend Your Life Expectancy by7 Years!

How to Extend Your Life Expectancy by
7 Years!

Health: How to Extend Your Life Expectancy by 7 Years!                  We are fortunate to live in Southwest Florida and Estero in particular. Given the endless sunny days we experience, many year-round outdoor activities...

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The Vaccines You Need to Consider Seriously Receiving

The Vaccines You Need to Consider Seriously Receiving

HealthThe Vaccines you Need to Consider Seriously Receiving - Now.Hurricane Ian devastated SW Florida, and our hearts go out to all those who suffered! Although we were more fortunate than many, many residents, especially those living in West Broadway Estero, are...

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Mental Health and New College Students

Mental Health and New College Students

Mental Health: Important Guidance For Students Entering Higher Education                  In 2019, the last full year we enjoyed before COVID hit, things were already not well. In the article, Dr. Simeone pointed out, “the...

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Perhaps It’s Time to Enrich Your Life in Retirement

Perhaps It’s Time to Enrich Your Life in Retirement

Enrich Your RetirementPERHAPS IT’S TIME TO ENRICH YOUR LIFE IN RETIREMENT!Around 10,000 people retire each day, and this rate will continue for the next 10-15 years. Many retirees will spend roughly 1/3rd of their lives in retirement! Many of these individuals do not...

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Understanding PTSD and Substance Abuse

Understanding PTSD and Substance Abuse

Studies show PTSD and substance use problems are abundant in people who served in the military and civilians. According to Quyen Bui, Marriage and Family Therapist, American Addiction Centers, almost 1 out of every 3 Veterans seeking treatment for substance use...

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Health and Safety Issues: GECR Quarter 2, 2022

Health and Safety Issues: GECR Quarter 2, 2022

Important Health and Safety Issues in the Greater Estero Area The ECCL is pleased to provide the second quarter’s Greater Estero Community Report (GECR) for 2022. Each of the articles contained in the report focus on aspects of importance in our area. We discuss:...

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Economic Progress: GECR Quarter 4, 2021

Economic Progress: GECR Quarter 4, 2021

Economic Progress in the Greater Estero Area The ECCL is pleased to provide the 4th quarter’s Greater Estero Community Report (GECR) for 2021. Each of the three articles contained in the report focus on aspects of economic progress in our area. Please take this...

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Resources for Veterans

Resources for Veterans

Veterans' ResourcesEngage Estero is committed to assisting our veteran community. We share resources and items of interest here to help our local veterans connect with others and with agencies that can help. Engage Estero is not endorsing any particular organization...

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