Lee Health has teamed up with another local university to encourage nursing students to build their careers and live in...
Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida, in partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Southwest Florida, offers a free monthly...
By: Kelly Beall | Director Gulf Coast CDC Each season as the Florida heat rises, everyone needs to be prepared....
Lee Health’s Trauma Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Gulf Coast Medical Center is pleased to be awarded a national three-year...
Endoscopic valve repair is latest advanced surgical implemented by Lee Health, leading the way in cardiac care options Lee Health is thrilled to announce that it has completed the first fully endoscopic heart valve surgery through the smallest incision possible, providing enhanced heart care to the Southwest Florida community and...
By: Dr. Khalid Sabha, MD Congestive Heart Failure occurs when your heart muscle becomes weakened or damaged, leading to an inability to pump blood efficiently. As a result, fluid can build up in the body, causing symptoms such as swelling, shortness of breath, and fatigue. CHF can affect either side...
By: Dr. Alan Brown We all appreciate the great outdoors and soak in the sun from time to time. After all, sunshine is one of the primary reasons we live in Florida. We don’t all get skin cancer, though. Every individual has a distinct genetic profile, and over a lifetime,...
By Dr. Todd Pezzi So many thoughts and questions run through your mind after doctors confirm a cancer diagnosis. Was it discovered early enough? What is the survival rate? Will health insurance cover treatment costs? What happens if the cancer spreads? Where will I get my treatment? This is an...
By: Dr. Khalid Sabha, MD In the silent hours of the night, when the world is cloaked in darkness and even the stars seem to slumber, there are those among us who lie awake, wrestling with the relentless grip of insomnia. Yet, amidst the shadows of sleeplessness, there exists a...
Awards recognizing significant contributions to cancer care in Southwest Florida were presented FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 19, 2024) – The Lee Health Cancer Institute Fashion Show and Luncheon held March 12 at Heritage Palms Golf and Country Club in Fort Myers raised nearly $61,000 to benefit the Lee Health Cancer...
By: Dr. Khalid Sabha, MD Exercise is not only essential for physical health but also for cognitive well-being. When we exercise, our brains light up like a Fourth of July fireworks display, releasing a cascade of neurotransmitters that enhance mood, cognition, and creativity. Numerous studies have highlighted the positive impact...
By: Dr. Khalid Sabha, MD WHAT IS A HOSPITALIST? Every so often, when I see patients in my office, I get asked about the role of a hospitalist and how filling that role can help when a patient visits the hospital. Because I have had the unique opportunity to co-found...
On Sunday, March 30, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., brides will visit a completely redesigned space at Once Upon a Dress, 3750 Tamiami
Please use this form to send a letter in support. LETTER LINK LOCAL BILL by Florida House of Representatives Member Mike Giallombardo (R) District 79.
Next month’s roster of activities at East County Regional Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the public: Adult Programs
Next month’s roster of activities at Riverdale Public Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the public: Adult Programs Knit
Curious about ham radio? Step back in time and experience history in action! Join us at Buckingham Field in Lehigh Acres on March 18–20, 2025,
Thanks to the generous donation of tickets from Naples Community Orchestra (NCO), Lighthouse clients will attend their Pops Concert, Broadway Baby! On March 22, 2025.
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