November is Diabetes Awareness Month
Managing a medical condition such as diabetes sometimes takes an extra hand. Whether you're newly diagnosed with diabetes or have been living with it for some time, our certified diabetes educators provide you with the information and tools to better manage your diabetes. Request a Diabetes Self Management Consultation with our diabetes educators at any of our Lee Health Diabetes Care facilities. We are here to support you.
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Diabetes Education & Support
Learn to take charge of your diabetes with help from our dedicated experts, who will teach you better nutrition, how to exercise and monitor symptoms, and to change behaviors.
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Diabetes Prevention
Do you have prediabetes? Take control of your health with our diabetes prevention program.
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Endocrinology: Diabetes Care
A complete program of treatment and consultation services to help you control and manage your diabetes.
Our Hospitals and Emergency Locations are Safe and Open
It is safe to come to the hospital or emergency room. Lee Health is well-equipped to provide safe and exceptional care to all patients, and the current staffing and capacity matters are not a reason to delay care.
Medical emergencies happen to all of us, usually when we least expect it. Our emergency rooms – available at all of our hospital locations - will calm your fears with staff members trained to treat severe and life-threatening conditions. From broken bones to breathing trouble, from chest pain to trauma, Lee Health doctors and nurses assess your needs and quickly spring into action.
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Emergency Care - Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida
9981 S HealthPark Dr Fort Myers, FL 33908
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HealthPark Medical Center
Ivermectin: Not an Approved Treatment Option for COVID-19
Ivermectin has been in the news lately as people across the country have taken the drug in the hopes of preventing or treating COVID-19. This is not an FDA-authorized or approved treatment option. Additionally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued this health advisory, and the National Institutes of Health has determined there are insufficient data at this time to recommend the drug. The Infectious Disease Society of America, which provides treatment guidelines, recommends against its use for treatment. Lee Health does not endorse the use of Ivermectin for the treatment or prevention of COVID-19.
As we have throughout the pandemic, our Lee Health team of infection prevention experts, pharmacists and physicians continue reviewing data, trends and outcomes for COVID-19-positive patients. We implement and endorse treatment options that are vetted, tested and recommended by public health officials and medical experts to provide the safest, best care and outcomes for our patients. We continue to refine and adapt our recommendations and education to reflect the advances and discoveries in science involving COVID-19 and the healthcare response to this pandemic.
COVID-19 Vaccination
View Scheduling OptionsVaccination is an important step in ending the COVID-19 pandemic and return to normal life. At Lee Health, we urge you to get vaccinated as soon as possible. Our vaccination clinic is open to anyone age 5+ and you can get an appointment as early as this week.
Influenza (Flu) Vaccine and Prevention
The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones against influenza (flu) is to get a flu vaccine every flu season. Flu is a contagious respiratory disease that can lead to serious illness, hospitalization, or even death. CDC recommends everyone six months and older get an annual flu vaccine. We strongly urge you to visit one of our four Lee Health Convenient Care locations if you have the flu. Our clinics are specifically designed to treat flu symptoms in a much easier and faster way than emergency rooms, which handle life-threatening medical issues.
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Lee Convenient Care - Metro Pkwy
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Lee Convenient Care - Page Field
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Lee Convenient Care - Pine Island Rd
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Golisano Children's Urgent Care Center
What's New At Lee Health
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Cancer Care
Cancer Program, Care Destination Marks One Year
For more than a year, our unique “hospital within a hospital” has offered top-flight cancer treatment and services that rival the excellence or national leaders—right here at home, in our community.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
CDC Issues Booster Dose Recommendation
The CDC has made its recommendation for “booster” shots to help strengthen protection against severe disease in populations considered at high risk for exposure to COVID-19.
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Top Trends
Lightning Safety: A Year-Round Concern in SW Florida
Learn the 30-30 rule, move indoors as soon as the thunder rumbles, and other lightning tips you need to know. Check out some swimming, outdoors, and even grilling tips as well!
Diagnostic Imaging Radiology Experts
Our experienced imaging team provides convenient procedures at outpatient locations across Lee County so your physician can put an effective treatment plan into action. We have several outpatient facilities across Southwest Florida that can offer you timely and fast appointments today! Visit one of our professional, friendly imaging facilities for services of every kind, including open MRIs, digital imaging, interventional radiology, ultrasounds, and more.
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior, interfering with daily tasks over time. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease, you'll be in good hands with Lee Health's Memory Care Program.
We support both you and your family in managing Alzheimer's disease.
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Alzheimer's and Dementia Care (Memory Care)
Our Memory Care program ensures proper diagnosis as well as evaluation, treatment, and family counseling.
