Liz Freeman

Naples

Health Reporter at Naples Daily News

Health Reporter at USA Today

Health reporter for Naples Daily News (Naples, Florida) and The USA Today Network

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Collier Senior Center gets help from women's foundation for needy

1 week ago | naplesnews.com | Liz Freeman

The Women’s Foundation of the Collier Community Foundation granted $30,000 to Collier Senior Center-Golden Gate. The grant will provide one-time emergency funds up to $1,000 for eligible senior women. The Women’s Foundation of the Collier Community Foundation has provided a $30,000 grant for direct assistance to seniors. The recipient is Coller Senior Center-Golden Gate to help older women who qualify receive up to $1,000 in one-time emergency funds.
Kids have talent; Check out art for 'Keep Collier Beautiful' calendar art for next year

1 week ago | naplesnews.com | Liz Freeman

Children and their drawings can be quite telling. And that’s part of the reason why Collier County students in all grades are tasked annually with artwork for the 'Keep Collier Beautiful' calendar. The project is in conjunction with the county’s Solid &Hazardous Waste Management as part of an environmental campaign to promote environmental awareness.
Local kids' art for 'Keep Collier Beautiful' calendar for 2026

1 week ago | naplesnews.com | Liz Freeman

Liz Freeman Keep Collier Beautiful calendar contest for 2026 and the first grade runner up is Luke Buzas Provided By Collier County Solid & Hazardous Waste Management Keep Collier Beautiful calendar contest for 2026 and the first grade winner is Drake Telis Provided By Collier County Solid & Hazardous Waste Management Keep Collier Beautiful calendar contest for 2026 and the second grade runner up is Chase McKimm Provided By Collier County Solid & Hazardous Waste Management Keep Collier...
Elderly people in need get help with food pantry at Naples senior center

1 week ago | naplesnews.com | Liz Freeman

The Baker Senior Center Naples received a $25,000 grant from the Pulte Family Charitable Foundation to support its food pantry. The grant will help the center provide fresh food and personal supplies to low-income seniors in Collier County, where over 33% live at or below the poverty level. Hunger among the elderly is a growing concern and the Baker Senior Center Naples is getting help addressing the need.
NCH leaders, supporters unite at $295 million heart center groundbreaking

1 week ago | naplesnews.com | Liz Freeman

The project faced controversy and delays due to its size and location in a historic Naples neighborhood. Construction is expected to create a significant economic impact, with an estimated $150 million boost to the region. A new heart and stroke center at NCH Baker Hospital was four years in the making with controversy but all that was put aside June 19 at a groundbreaking ceremony.
Southwest Florida's FGCU awarded $22 million gift, largest ever

2 weeks ago | naplesnews.com | Liz Freeman

FGCU received a $22 million donation from the Elaine Nicpon Marieb Charitable Foundation, its largest ever. The donation will fund advanced healthcare instructional technology in the Marieb College of Health and Human Services. This gift brings the foundation's total contributions to FGCU to $39 million. Florida Gulf Coast University has received its largest donation ever of more than $22 million from the Elaine Nicpon Marieb Charitable Foundation.
Cape Coral ousts SalusCare from Ian damaged building; What now?

2 weeks ago | naplesnews.com | Liz Freeman

Hurricane Ian damaged SalusCare's Cape Coral building in 2022, forcing its closure and reliance on telehealth services. The City of Cape Coral terminated SalusCare's land lease, prompting the nonprofit to seek a new location through partnership or donation. The organization seeks community support to continue providing mental health and substance abuse services to vulnerable residents. SalusCare has been serving vulnerable residents of Lee County for years. Today it needs the community’s help.
Collier mental health project is going forward with nonprofit David Lawrence

2 weeks ago | naplesnews.com | Liz Freeman

Collier County commissioners voted 3-2 to approve the David Lawrence Center operating a new 87-bed mental health facility. Concerns were raised by some commissioners and residents about the project's cost, location, and David Lawrence's operational deficit. Supporters emphasized the urgent need for increased mental health services in the county.
How much is my hospital bill? There may be financial help but policies vary

2 weeks ago | naplesnews.com | Liz Freeman

A Lown Institute report reveals inconsistent financial assistance policies across 2,500 U.S. hospitals, creating confusion for patients. The discrepancies in aid mean patients with similar incomes and medical needs may receive vastly different levels of financial assistance. While most hospitals offer "free care," eligibility requirements vary widely, and some hospitals may still pursue aggressive debt collection practices. Does your hospital give you a break on your bill after medical care?
Tab for new Lee Health hospital at $820M; bed count going way up

3 weeks ago | naplesnews.com | Liz Freeman

Lee Health is expanding its new Fort Myers hospital plans at a cost of $151 million, bringing the total estimated cost to $820 million. The expansion will add a new patient tower with 92 beds, a child-care center for employees, and increase the total bed count to 260. The hospital system recently transitioned to a private nonprofit model to compete with for-profit providers like HCA Florida Healthcare.