marconews.com Stories: Health News

BRIEF: Health Department announces more swine flu vaccination clinics

kelfarrell@yahoo.com (KELLY FARRELL) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:01:00 -0000

Collier County Health Department announces additional swine flu vaccination clinics throughout county, including Southern Collier County location for Marco Island-area residents.

More than 1,000 at-risk for swine flu drawn to first Southern Collier vaccination clinic

lances22@gmail.com (LANCE SHEARER) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:21:00 -0000

Collier County Health Department has begun immunizing for the H1N1 virus, commonly called the swine flu. More than 1,000 people were vaccinated by the end of the first swine flu clinic in Southern Collier County held Friday in the former Kmart at the corner of U.S. 41 and Collier Boulevard.

Swine flu vaccinations for high-risk community opens Friday near Marco

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:31:00 -0000

The Collier County Health Department announced that a third, high-risk community vaccination clinic is set to open closest to Marco Island to protect against the swine flu.

Mind Matters: Violence a symptom of mental illness

etseven@aol.com (ELINOR STANTON) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:55:00 -0000

Domestic violence has recently made frightening headlines with the mass murders of a local family. Domestic violence occurs everywhere and among all social classes. Most often, women and children are the victims, usually of men who are either addicted to alcohol and/or drugs, are highly dependent and insecure, or suffer from severe mental illness.

Swine flu vaccinations soon to be available to Marco and South Collier residents

kelfarrell@yahoo.com (KELLY FARRELL) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:49:00 -0000

Supplies remain limited, but Marco Island students and at-risk adults will soon be able to receive immunization against H1N1 Influenza, commonly called swine flu. Eventually, government health officials say they hope the vaccines will be available to all who want it and are preparing for four community flu clinics in the county beginning early November.

Greater Marco Family YMCA Calendar

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:16:00 -0000

Things to do at the Greater Marco Family YMCA

The City of Marco Island Parks and Recreation schedule of events

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:46:00 -0000

The City of Marco Island Parks and Recreation schedule of events.

Eagle i: ‘Immunize Marco’ flu shot program a success for all

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:45:00 -0000

Recently, Rotary International gave all Rotaries in the world a challenge. The theme was to be “Day in the Life of A Rotarian.” The international message was to put forth an effort that would be beneficial to the community without conducting any fund raising. The date suggested by Rotary International, October 10, 2009.

Mind Matters: Try these stress-fighting techniques

etseven@aol.com (ELINOR STANTON) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:04:00 -0000

There are many measures that may alleviate or treat anxiety, a pervasive problem of society today. Prevention is the first step. Some individuals are more prone to anxiety than others. This is due in part to heredity, as well as personality type and effects of child rearing.

Greater Marco Family YMCA Calendar

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:57:00 -0000

Things to do at the Greater Marco Family YMCA

The City of Marco Island Parks and Recreation schedule of events

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:40:00 -0000

The City of Marco Island Parks and Recreation schedule of events.

Mind Matters: Don’t panic! Manage your anxiety

etseven@aol.com (ELINOR STANTON) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:28:00 -0000

Are you one of millions who suffer from anxiety? Do you regularly avoid certain situations because your discomfort is unbearable? Do you bravely push yourself through dreaded activities, hoping no one will suspect how nervous you are? Or perhaps a vague anxiety constantly haunts you. Maybe you experience paralyzing panic attacks for no apparent reason.

The City of Marco Island Parks and Recreation schedule of events

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:04:00 -0000

The City of Marco Island Parks and Recreation schedule of events.

Greater Marco Family YMCA Calendar

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:52:00 -0000

Things to do at the Greater Marco Family YMCA

Mind Matters: Invest now in your 'golden years'

etseven@aol.com (ELINOR STANTON) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0000

Are you happily married? If so, can you honestly say it’s been wonderful every day, 24 hours a day, for 40 or 50 years? Only a chosen few can honestly say, “Yes.” For most, marriage is truly a mixed bag; wonderful, difficult and at times, impossible. So often, the rest of our lives are a breeze in comparison to the complexities of a relationship

Beat the seasonal flu: Vaccines to be offered on Marco

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:00:00 -0000

For those who missed an opportunity to get a flu shot from the Collier County Health Department with help from Marco Kiwanis Club Monday, another opportunity is coming to the Island.

The City of Marco Island Parks and Recreation schedule of events

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:44:00 -0000

The City of Marco Island Parks and Recreation schedule of events.

Greater Marco Family YMCA Calendar

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:23:00 -0000

Things to do at the Greater Marco Family YMCA

Tooth Talk: The flu, your dentist and you

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:44:00 -0000

Q: I know I’m probably being silly, but I’m really concerned about going to the dentist with all this flu stuff going on. Can you give me some more information to make me more comfortable?