An event for women to focus on mental health and wellness is taking place Saturday in Fort Myers.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month so we’re doing our part to increase awareness about breast cancer and the importance of screening, both self and diagnostic, and learning about how treatments and screenings have evolved since 1985 when Breast Cancer Awareness Month was initiated. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. We get a snapshot of the state of screening and treatment, and risk factors to consider — and we learn about Partners for Breast Cancer Care, a nonprofit that funds breast screening, diagnostic testing, and treatment for uninsured patients in Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties.

Florida leads in the nation with over 4.7 million people enrolled in the healthcare marketplace. However, Refundable Credits that help cover premiums are set to expire at the end of the year.

A public health alert for U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service-inspected ready-to-eat meals produced by FreshRealm with riced cauliflower, that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes has been issued by the FSIS.

New research shows that simple behavioral changes can help ward off the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.

Fifty-eight million pounds of corn dog and sausage on-a-stick products -- some sold to school districts and Department of Defense facilities nationwide -- are being recalled due to pieces of wood embedded in the product.

Florida State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo announced that The Sunshine State will become the first in the nation to remove the mandatory vaccination mandate for schoolchildren.

A public health alert has been issued for several ready-to-eat meal varieties at Walmart and Trader Joes due to possible listeria contamination.The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issue the alert for ready-to-eat meals containing a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulated pre-cooked pasta that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes (Lm).

A Lee County hospital will welcome OB/GYN residents next year.

Naples Comprehensive Health is creating a new division to treat women’s cancers.