Lee Health: A Partner in Your Health Journey
Living your best life begins with a single step. Start now with primary care for checkups, screenings, and physicals – everything you need to stay healthy, active, and engaged.
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For Second Straight Year, IBM Watson Health Includes Lee Memorial Hospital, HealthPark Medical Center on List of 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals
Lee Health’s Lee Memorial Hospital and HealthPark Medical Center are among the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals for 2019, joining some of the most elite hospitals in the country.
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South Lee County to Benefit from Coconut Point Health Services
We’re on the move! Our Coconut Point location is your health care destination in south Lee County. Join us for yoga or rehabilitation; or find a physician close to home. Our new center offers comprehensive services for all ages.
Healthy News - March Edition
Every month, our Healthy News features compelling patient stories, medical advancements, and health & wellness tips to help shape your life. Download Now!.
Lee Health Urgent Care
Lee Health’s Convenient Care Clinics offer walk-in urgent care for minor injuries & illnesses. Open seven days a week. Visit us today.
Golisano Children's Hospital named Most Beautiful Hospital
We’ve got big news! Soliant Health, one of the nation’s largest health care staffing companies, recently named Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida as the most beautiful hospital in the United States.
Health risks from red tide in Southwest Florida
The severe red tide and algal blooms in Southwest Florida raise questions about potential health risks for residents and seasonal visitors.
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A Message From Our President
In health care systems, hospitals and physician offices around the country, March is a month dedicated to raising awareness about colorectal cancer.
Memory Care Programs Offer Solutions for Seniors
Memory loss can be a result of many health issues—from dementia to stroke. We tailor our programs to individual needs.
Pediatric Burn Services
Our dedicated team cares for minor burns Common household accidents and normal curiosity can lead to minor – but painful – burns. A new service at Golisano Children’s Hospital ensures that children stay close to home for comprehensive treatment.
Child Life Experts Prep Patients with Play
Rachel Wiik’s 5-year-old daughter Caylin was afraid to visit the doctor. Previous experience had left her feeling scared. Find out more!
7 Essential Health Tests for Women
Tips to help ensure that you are up to date with all the necessary medical tests so that you can stay in tip-top shape. Find out more!
Can Pilates Cure Your Back Pain?
Intense back pain – from normal wear and tear, too much sitting, or athletic injury – can lay you out and alter the course of your life. Find out more!
Health Trends Making the Rounds in 2019
Quick, what is Kombucha? The Keto Diet? Have you tried digital detoxing yet? How about walking meditation and intermittent fasting? Find out more!
Colorectal Cancer: What You Need to Know
Doctors and other experts are on a mission: They want you to know that one of the deadliest cancers is also the most preventable. Find out more!
Sweet! Here are 5 Ways to Ease Back on Sugar
"Many experts agree that sugar fits the criteria of an addiction,” said Rowe Hudson, director of Lee Health Solutions." Find out more!
Exercise and Multiple Sclerosis
Jason Hamann has made great strides since he first started coming to the Cape Coral Healthy Life Center. “I’m not as discouraged. I know that I can do it. I can do it. I try to encourage everybody to keep a positive go-get-them attitude.”
Health Care at your Door
After Marlene Wise was diagnosed with dementia, her husband James says getting her to all of her doctor’s appointments became difficult. “She couldn’t step down. She couldn’t pick her leg up.”
Bringing Patients Comfort with Pet Therapy
Chelsea is a golden retriever and part of Lee Health’s pet therapy program—designed to bring comfort to patients in the hospital. “Are you going to work Chelsea? Are you going to make some people feel good,” asks her owner Bob Schoen, a pet therapy volunteer with Lee Health.
The Benefits of Aquatic Therapy
“My goal is to walk completely without a walker.” It’s a goal Darshan Church wasn’t sure she would reach in her physical therapy sessions. “Once you have a fall like this, you’re antsy, and you really have a fear of falling,” said Darshan.
The Healing Power of Art
“It’s terrifying. You can only imagine if you are coming down that hall and you don’t know. I’ve seen patients pull the sheets over their face, turn their head away, I’ve seen them cry,” said Kelly Ross, a guest services representative with Lee Health. For years, she’s watched patients’ react as they’re transported through surgery doors.
Stop or Swap
It’s the little things that can make a big difference. Leigha Messner, a clinical dietitian with Lee Health, says what you’re adding to your meal can add on unhealthy consequences. “We’re not mindful of the tiny things that add on to our diet and kind of put a hindrance on our weight loss goals or overall health goals. A lot of times it’s these small additives that if we take them out little by little it those can make a big difference in your diet.”
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Prompt, professional service
From cold and flu symptoms, cuts, infections, rashes, STDs, and more – our expert staff is equipped to quickly and compassionately treat patients of all ages without an appointment. Watch to find out when you should visit one of our locations.
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