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FORT MYERS Facts, not fear: How to stay calm with escalating talk of coronavirus Spreading facts, not fear. That’s what medical experts are trying to do with COVID-19. Although the risk remains low to most of us, concern about the virus is widespread. We spoke to a mental health expert for advice on how to stay calm since signs of escalating concern over the virus can be found across […]
LEE COUNTY Lee Health says they were prepared ahead of time for coronavirus, county taking extra steps Lee Health held a news conference Saturday afternoon at Gulf Coast Medical Center to provide the community updates on Lee County’s coronavirus (COVID-19) cases. Dr. Larry Antonucci, Lee Health president & CEO, and Dr. Stephanie Stovall, infection prevention, provided information. Lee Health says they were prepared ahead of time to fight the virus and are […]
FORT MYERS New coronavirus cases in Florida cause concern in SWFL Several officials are speaking out on Monday following the announcement by Gov. Ron DeSantis declaring Florida in a state of emergency. The designation was issued as the dreaded new coronavirus is officially in the Sunshine State and the COVID-19 strain is not far from Southwest Florida. The declaration comes after two presumptive positive cases of […]
CAPE CORAL State fire marshal advises first responders to coronavirus prep, Cape Coral firefighters ready The state’s chief financial officer is warning firefighters in the state to prepare to respond to coronavirus. We got an inside look at what Cape Coral Fire Department is doing in response to the state’s advice Friday. With the possible threat of coronavirus, shelves across Southwest Florida have been emptied of medical supplies including masks. […]
FORT MYERS What’s the difference between the coronavirus outbreak and flu season? We are in the middle of the flu season and the possibility of a COVID-19 pandemic. Right now, there are clear differences between the two medical maladies. Most people WINK News spoke with know their chances of getting the coronavirus virus in Florida are pretty slim. But that does not mean things couldn’t change and […]
COLLIER COUNTY New program would help give tools those who need rehab after insurance runs out Regaining your strength, skills and confidence after a debilitating accident or illness can take a long time. Your insurance money could run out before you’re done, however, there’s now a new effort to cover that gap. Michael Augustine went from enjoying the newlywed life to this: “Just after Hurricane Irma, I lost my legs; started […]
FORT MYERS Florida SouthWestern nursing students train to recognize coronavirus, flu At Florida SouthWestern State College, nursing students learn how to cope with emergencies. As flu season gets in full swing and the coronavirus spreads, they’re making sure students are equipped for anything that comes their way. Shortness of breath, coughing, and body aches. Those are the symptoms a patient could be suffering who has coronavirus… […]
WINK NEWS Parent says early autism screenings are important; SWFL resources exist Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida schedules free autism screenings throughout the year, a resource lots of parents don’t take advantage of. We spoke to a Southwest Florida family who says early detection would have made a world of difference. Amber Zollinger’s son Grayson is a happy and active 5-year-old who lives with autism. “He […]
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs Elementary becomes ‘blue zone’ school, implements habits for healthier, longer lives Healthy habits can be hard to keep up with at work from sitting at a desk all day, to snagging sodas from vending machines. At elementary schools where sloppy joes and pizza reign king under the hum of fluorescent lights, it’s not happening there either. That’s exactly why Bonita Springs Elementary is getting a “blue […]
FORT MYERS Push for bill mandating clear labeling on medications containing gluten Do you know what’s in your medication? Most drugs don’t come with nutrition labels and it’s a problem that hurts people with gluten allergies like celiac disease. Now, there’s a new push to require nutrition labels on medication. Eating out can be dangerous for Elizabeth Paquet, but at a south Fort Myers restaurant called Fathoms, […]