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A Message From Our President9/30/17
Larry Antonucci discusses two of the four guiding principles that Lee Health must do every day and night to achieve our mission: Respect and Compassion.
Healthy News - October Edition
Every month, our Healthy News features compelling patient stories, medical advancements, and health & wellness tips to help shape your life.
Recipient of First Miniature Pacemaker is Heart Happy
Lucy Lopez becomes the first patient in Lee County to receive the world’s smallest pacemaker, one that is 93 percent smaller than a traditional pacemaker.
Seasonal Flu Vaccination Can Keep a Healthier You
As the winter season approaches, Southwest Florida enters flu season and becomes a haven for warm-weather seekers.
Halloween Safety Tips
Halloween can be a whimsical time for children, but it's important your kids know how to stay safe for a spooktacularly fun night.
Treating Varicose Veins are More Than Cosmetic
If you’re among the 20 to 30 percent of women affected by varicose veins, you may feel self-conscious about showing your legs in public, but there could be other concerns.
Designer Purse Bingo
October 5, 2017
Join in the excitement – and try your luck at winning name brand handbags – at an upcoming Lee Health Foundation Designer Purse Bingo at Fathom's Restaurant.
Spirit of Children
October 31, 2017
Spirit Halloween stores will once again support Golisano Children's Hospital by providing a 10% discount to customers while donating 10% of sales through Oct. 31.
Treating Pain without Opiates
It’s being called an epidemic and it’s killing more Americans each year than car crashes. According to the CDC, about 80 people die every day as a result of prescription drugs.
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Heart disease can weaken a patient’s heart muscles, but a recommended program is helping patients strengthen their heart and transition to a healthy lifestyle.
New Treatment for Liver Cancer
A procedure is changing the way patients with liver cancer receive treatment, prolonging their life and eliminating the side effects from chemotherapy.
Diagnosing GERD in Children
It’s a common disease that impacts babies and children. To diagnose GERD, doctors will look for red flags like- is the baby vomiting so much it’s impacting their weight?