Lee Health

It’s the dog days of summer in SWFL. This means that children, seniors and people who work in the elements can be subjected to temperatures that can lead to heat related health risks.

People who suffer from chronic diseases have an opportunity to learn more about managing their conditions.

A new surgical center opened this month in Fort Myers.

EMTs are providing at-home care to more patients when possible, instead of transporting them to ERs.

Last year, Lee Health saw 276,000 patients brought into their hospitals. To help combat this need for medical service, the county is expanding its Paramedicine program.

Lee Health recently approved an additional $150.5 million investment to enhance its upcoming Fort Myers facility, including a new patient tower and an onsite childcare center.The expansion will increase the hospital’s capacity by 92 beds, including 48 acute care beds, 20 skilled nursing unit beds, and shelled space for an additional 24 acute care beds.

As the number of reported measles cases continues to tick upward, medical experts are continuing to inform parents about the importance of vaccines in combating measles.

A measles outbreak in the US calls for a refresher on how to stay healthy, for all ages.

Lee Health broke ground for a new campus off Challenger Boulevard in the eastern part of the county while the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board approved a $450 million plan Tuesday to build North Port’s first hospital on North Sumter Boulevard in North Port.

Lee Health will sponsor a free community health fair on Saturday, January 18.