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Free, local service helps in reviewing your Medicare plan options for 2023

Southwest Florida – Did you know that those with Medicare health and drug plans can make changes each year—things like cost, coverage, drug formularies and which providers and pharmacies are in their networks? If you have been waiting to make changes to your Medicare Prescription Drug or ...

Health Notes – 11/18/22

Alzheimer Association’s virtual Caregiver Support Group meetings Alzheimer Association's virtual Caregiver Support Group meets the second Friday of every month from noon to 1 p.m. now through Feb. 9, 2024 Support groups create a safe, confidential, supportive environment or community ...

Health Notes – 11/11/22

LIBERTY Dental and The Health Planning Council of Southwest Florida invites families to Southwest Florida Health Fair LIBERTY Dental Plan of Florida, The Health Planning Council of Southwest Florida, and other community partners invite families to the Southwest Florida Health Fair Saturday, ...

Smiles for the Community announces Free Dentistry Day, Nov. 19

Smiles for the Community will be holding its first Free Dentistry Day on Nov. 19. Teams from the Blue Sea Dental group of practices along with volunteers from the local dental community will be offering free dental care to area residents at Lee Dental Care, at 3436 Cleveland Ave. in Fort ...

Health Department addresses RSV in Florida

The Florida Department of Health (Department) is monitoring an above average number of cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in Florida communities. This common respiratory virus may cause a higher number of pediatric emergency department visits compared to previous years. RSV is an ...