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DOH-Lee Promotes Drowning Prevention During National Water Safety Month
As May is National Water Safety Month, the Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee)raises awareness on drowning prevention...
Lee Health Heart Institute Hits Major Research Milestone in Global Stroke Prevention Trial
The Lee Health Heart Institute is proud to announce a significant research breakthrough—enrolling its 100th patient in the groundbreaking LeAPPS Clinical Trial,...
Lee Health Launches Hospital at Home Program so Patients Can Receive High-Level Hospital Care from the Comfort of their Home
This holiday season, Lee Health is giving the community the gift of receiving safe, high-quality care — at a level...
Lee Health Nova Southeastern University Nursing Scholarship Program Helps Lee County Nursing Students Secure Jobs with Lee Health Post-Graduation
Lee Health has teamed up with another local university to encourage nursing students to build their careers and live in...
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Free Autism Screening for Young Children
Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida, in partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Southwest Florida, offers a free monthly autism spectrum disorder screening for toddlers 18 months to five years of age. The next screening will be held on Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the...
Florida’s Sun Safety
By: Kelly Beall | Director Gulf Coast CDC Each season as the Florida heat rises, everyone needs to be prepared. Many children and their families move to Florida for the beautiful sunny days, but without proper protection, the sun can cause damage in a variety of ways. Dehydration, heatstroke, sunburn,...
Lee Health’s Trauma Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Gulf Coast Medical Center Awarded Silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
Lee Health’s Trauma Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Gulf Coast Medical Center is pleased to be awarded a national three-year honor by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). The Beacon Award for Excellence is a significant milestone on the path to exceptional patient care and healthy work environments. It...
Lee Health Now Offers Endoscopic Heart Valve Repair Surgery, Putting the Health System at the Forefront of Cardiac Care
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...
Understanding Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
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...
Understanding Sunshine and its Role in Skin Cancer
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,...
10 questions to ask after being diagnosed with cancer
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...
Embracing The Night: Overcoming Insomnia And Rediscovering The Power Of Sleep
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...
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On the Ground at Sebring: Racing, Innovation, and Human Spirit
By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News On May 16, 2025, I visited Sebring International Raceway on the first day of an exciting weekend-long
June 25, 2025
Frustrated and 50: The Dating Dilemma in Southwest Florida
By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News If you’re over 50 (even over 40), single, and living in Southwest Florida, you’re not alone—but you
June 25, 2025
Freedom Fest 2025 Returns to Lehigh Acres with Fireworks and Community Celebration
The Southwest Florida Business Alliance – East Lee Chapter, in partnership with Victory Town Center and Victory Church, announces the return of Freedom Fest Lehigh
June 25, 2025
Hung Up on Snags
Submitted by The Coccoloba Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society When The Coccoloba Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society began managing River Oaks
June 25, 2025
Readying Your Pets For Hurricane Season In Florida
By: Dr. Veja Tillman, DVM | Owner of Just 4 Pets Veterinary Wellness Center Hurricane season in Florida runs from June 1 to November 30,
June 25, 2025
Preserving What’s Left: Real Options for Landowners
By: James Kennedy | East Lee County News In the May 2025 edition, I wrote about the importance of growing what matters here in East
June 25, 2025
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