LiveLung, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting lung cancer patients, survivors and their care partners, invites the Fort Myers community to its upcoming monthly educational meeting Tuesday, May 20, at 11:30 a.m. The meeting, which includes a complimentary lunch, will be ...
The Lee Health Trauma Center sees nearly 5,000 patients every year, and every patient that paramedics rush into the trauma center needs immediate attention. Earlier this year, the Lee Health Trauma Center began an initiative that is saving lives – it’s called whole blood. By adding whole ...
Jason Grill has been hired as director of development at Lee Health Foundation to provide donor relations in the Naples community, fundraising for Lee Health and Golisano Children’s Hospital initiatives, and assisting with Lee Health Foundation sponsored events to support the ...
The Preserve today announced that its skilled nursing care center has been named one of the 2025 Best Nursing Homes by "U.S. News & World Report." The community earned a high performing rating in both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, a distinction that places The Preserve in the top percentage of nursing facilities in Florida and nationwide. “This recognition is a testament to the dedication, compassion, and clinical excellence our team brings to residents every day,” said Claudia Salazar, executive director at The Preserve. “We are committed to making sure our ...
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is hosting a blood drive in partnership with Lee Health from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Thursday, May 8, at the bank’s Bridge Branch, located at 9311 College Parkway, Fort Myers. Lee Health is seeking blood donations to help replenish supply levels. Current blood supplies are critically low and Lee Health’s blood centers are in urgent need of donors. It is vital that blood supplies remain at healthy levels to quickly care for patients needing an urgent transfusion. Blood and blood products are not only used in trauma centers but also to treat cancer patients, ...
With nearly 30 years of experience serving in a variety of roles at Lee Health, Ben Spence was named chief operating officer to lead Lee Health into the future. In this new role, Spence will be responsible for the oversight of the systemwide clinical and financial operations, facilities management, information technology services, supply chain management, analytics and revenue cycle management. Spence first joined Lee Memorial Health System in 1995 as a reimbursement clerk in the financial services department. For the past 10 years, he has served as Lee Health’s chief financial and ...
