Tuesday, 15 September 2009 08:24
Planned Parenthood in Naples Providing Abortions
It’s
been 13 years since an abortion was knowingly performed any place other
than a private physician’s office in Collier County. Planned
Parenthood in Naples started providing first trimester abortions
Monday. Pro-life groups gathered outside for quiet protests and
prayers all day. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez was there and has this report…
been 13 years since an abortion was knowingly performed any place other
than a private physician’s office in Collier County. Planned
Parenthood in Naples started providing first trimester abortions
Monday. Pro-life groups gathered outside for quiet protests and
prayers all day. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez was there and has this report…
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Thursday, 10 September 2009 08:54
Literacy Grant
A
number of organizations across Florida are receiving a financial boost
to help them fight illiteracy. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.
number of organizations across Florida are receiving a financial boost
to help them fight illiteracy. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.
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Wednesday, 26 August 2009 09:13
Lee’s Vaccination Plans
Lee
County health and school officials are putting together final plans for
the distribution of swine flu vaccines later this fall. WGCU’s Luis
Hernandez reports.
County health and school officials are putting together final plans for
the distribution of swine flu vaccines later this fall. WGCU’s Luis
Hernandez reports.
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Friday, 21 August 2009 15:53
Big Brothers, Big Sisters Merger
A merger is underway between two area chapters of Big Brothers, Big Sisters.
WGCU’s Mike Kiniry reports.
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Thursday, 13 August 2009 09:00
Immunizations
Lee
County Health officials say more parents are taking their kids to get
immunizations earlier than in past years. They say this is good news
because waiting until the last minute could create problems. WGCU’s
Luis Hernandez reports.
County Health officials say more parents are taking their kids to get
immunizations earlier than in past years. They say this is good news
because waiting until the last minute could create problems. WGCU’s
Luis Hernandez reports.
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Monday, 04 May 2009 09:15
Hunger Task Force
The
number of children going hungry in Lee County is growing at an alarming
rate. Sixty-two percent of elementary school kids in the district are
eligible for free or reduced-price lunches. That’s up from 49-percent
in 2006. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports on how community leaders are
trying to get food to those who need it.
number of children going hungry in Lee County is growing at an alarming
rate. Sixty-two percent of elementary school kids in the district are
eligible for free or reduced-price lunches. That’s up from 49-percent
in 2006. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports on how community leaders are
trying to get food to those who need it.
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Monday, 04 May 2009 09:06
Swine Flu in Lee County
Spring
Creek Elementary School in Bonita Springs will remain closed all week
after an 11-year-old boy there tested positive for one of the first
cases of swine flu in the state. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.
Creek Elementary School in Bonita Springs will remain closed all week
after an 11-year-old boy there tested positive for one of the first
cases of swine flu in the state. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.
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Tuesday, 21 April 2009 08:45
Teen Drinking
As
high school seniors prepare for prom and graduation one southwest
Florida organization is asking parents to talk to their kids about
alcohol at a younger age. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.
high school seniors prepare for prom and graduation one southwest
Florida organization is asking parents to talk to their kids about
alcohol at a younger age. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.
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Thursday, 19 March 2009 07:54
Bonita Boys
The
organization Big Brothers and Big Sisters believes spending an hour a
week with a child can have enormous ramifications over time. WGCU’s
Luis Hernandez followed one child in Pueblo Bonito who dreams of one
day playing professional soccer. His big brother may show him the way.
organization Big Brothers and Big Sisters believes spending an hour a
week with a child can have enormous ramifications over time. WGCU’s
Luis Hernandez followed one child in Pueblo Bonito who dreams of one
day playing professional soccer. His big brother may show him the way.
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Monday, 16 March 2009 08:19
Pediatric Dental Clinic
A
new poll shows 34 percent of American’s are foregoing regular visits to
the dentist. Many say they can’t afford it. A new Pediatric Dental
Clinic at Edison State College in Naples is dealing with the
consequences of a lack of access to dental care – rebuilding the smiles
of children, sometimes as young as three years old. WGCU’s Valerie
Alker reports.
new poll shows 34 percent of American’s are foregoing regular visits to
the dentist. Many say they can’t afford it. A new Pediatric Dental
Clinic at Edison State College in Naples is dealing with the
consequences of a lack of access to dental care – rebuilding the smiles
of children, sometimes as young as three years old. WGCU’s Valerie
Alker reports.
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