Protecting Pediatric Healthcare Access in Naples

For more than eight years, Lee Health and Golisano Children’s Hospital have provided exceptional care to children in Collier County through our clinic at Pine Ridge and Livingston Roads. Last year alone, we had more than 65,000 pediatric visits in our urgent care, primary care, and specialty clinics.

Golisano Children's Health Update

Lee Health is pleased that the immediate threat to Collier County families’ access to healthcare has been addressed with a pause to the April 4 eviction of services at the Golisano Children’s Health Center in Naples, ensuring access to essential pediatric care for our Collier County children. 

This decision ensures that thousands of families can continue to receive the specialized care they depend on, without immediate interruption.

We appreciate Miami-based Nicklaus Children’s Hospital for recognizing Golisano Children’s Health Center's vital role in providing healthcare services to thousands of families during their most vulnerable times. This facility is not just a building — it is a trusted beacon of hope and healing for families navigating complex pediatric health challenges.

A Reprieve Not a Resolution 

While this reprieve allows us to continue our mission in the short term, we remain deeply concerned about the potential for future disruptions that could put our patients at risk. 

Lee Health has spent nearly a decade building and expanding access to high-quality pediatric services in this facility. With the help of generous donors, Lee Health has invested millions of dollars to create a space that meets the needs of our Collier County families.

Lee Health is focused on ensuring a long-term solution that protects the continuity of care for our patients and their families. We are committed to working with Nicklaus Children’s Hospital to find a collaborative path forward that ensures Golisano Children’s Health Center in Naples will remain a cornerstone of pediatric health and wellness offering Lee Health’s critical services in Collier County for generations to come.

Lee Health is unwavering in its mission to safeguard the trusted care that families have come to rely on. We will continue advocating for a resolution that prioritizes the well-being of the children we serve and preserves the vital services provided by our dedicated care teams.

A Critical Resource for Pediatric Care 

This clinic is the only location in Naples offering a wide range of specialty services for children, including: 

• Cancer treatment 
• Pulmonology 
• Ophthalmology 
• Orthopedic care 
• Autism navigation 
• ABA therapy 
• Occupational and physical therapy 

Many pediatricians in Naples rely on this clinic to provide specialized care for their patients. 

Lee Health’s Investment in the Community 

Lee Health has invested more than $5 million to build and operate this clinic, with generous support from community partners such as the Naples Winter Wine Festival, Wasie Foundation, Clark Family Foundation, Jerry Nichols, Fifth Third Bank, and the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation. These investments have ensured that children in Collier County receive the care they need close to home. 

Thank you for your support as we work to protect this vital resource for local children and families.