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By Kenneth Books Recovery from addiction is hard. Resources are limited and the lure of drugs and alcohol can be overwhelming. But there is a resource in our area that helps women break the cycle of addiction, get and stay sober and create a normal, fulfilling life for those who...
By Christopher Manson Last month, local anesthesiologist and paddleboard enthusiast Ryan Wegner headed to the Bahamas for a massive 80-mile, approximately 16-hour paddle event benefiting Piper’s Angels Foundation for Cystic Fibrosis. The Palm Beach Gardens-based nonprofit hosted its 10th annual Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis June 21-25. Wegner, the father of twin Autistic...
By Heather Bennett Eye You probably know someone who’s had a cancer diagnosis or know someone who knows someone. It’s hard to find anyone who hasn’t been touched by cancer in some way. Our community is no different. People are affected every day. Michele Bailey, founder of Bailey Brigade, and her...
By Todd Craig, Journey Bravely As we come to the end of one year and the beginning of another, quotes from two of pop-culture’s great philosophers come to mind. Yogi Berra famously said, “If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up somewhere else.” The other comes from...
By Michelle Ruschman Publisher’s Note: Our area is blessed with several military installations, serving thousands of military personnel and possessing a significant deployment commitment. Consequently, our family and friends in the military are continuously placed in harm’s way. Fortunately, we have Fisher House, which provides a home away from home...
By Lori Leath Smith It’s a Tuesday morning, and I find myself in a morning staff huddle at the Hope Medical Clinic. The Clinic’s director, Tim Roberts, listens intently and compassionately, gives directions and perhaps courses of action, so all staff know what to expect and are ready for their...
By Matthew Eaton Paula Zoeller loved spending time with her kids and grandkids. However, her husband Jim began to notice a change in her he couldn’t describe. They moved from place to place, trying to find her happy spot, not realizing something more sinister was taking hold. A few months...
Dink For Pink | Sat., Oct. 9, 2021 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Hammock Bay Pickle Ball Courts, Freeport “This is what our world needs more of—Community, Unity and Love. Make someone’s day a little less blue.” ~ Chelsea Berler   By Lori Smith The power of pink is everywhere this October as many are...
By Lori Leath Smith Are you aware that one in 54 children were diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in 2020? And that boys are 4x more likely to be diagnosed than girls? Or that the cost to raise a child with Autism over their lifetime is about $2.4 million?...
By Heather Bennett Getting the news that you’re pregnant can be wonderful, yet scary. There’s a roller coaster of feelings that can come with it—excitement, fear, happiness and anxiety. Parents to be all want to do what’s best for their baby before and after he or she enters the world....
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