Caring for Kids

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Mental health is central to everyone’s well-being and Southwest Florida is getting ready to put a big focus on your kids.

Florida Gulf Coast University’s Dr. Alise Bartley stopped by the WINK News studio to discuss a three-day program that will hit home for students, parents and mental health providers, alike.

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Toys for Tots of Lee County packs truck full of toys

Toys for Tots of Lee County spends thousands in donations for kids in need

Even though Hurricane Ian is more than a year behind Southwest Floridians, many families are still recovering. Plus, high prices are tightening budgets making it even harder for parents to put gifts under the tree this year. Toys for Tots of Lee County is just one local organization dedicated to helping moms and dads get some things on their children’s Christmas lists.

Open challenge to innovate cancer care

Cancer death rates are trending down across the country, but there’s a discrepancy: the trend is much higher in rural populations than in urban ones.

Women’s Care Center coming to Collier County

A new Women’s Care Center will be located on Tamiami Trail East. The goal is to build on one of the busiest streets in town, in one of the neediest neighborhoods.