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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 Dec. 9, from 9 a.m. to 2 ...

Health Notes – 11/25/22

De Jong appointed to lead Lee Health Cardiovascular Services With almost 20 years of progressive leadership with hospitals, health care systems and cardiovascular service lines, Adam de Jong has been appointed as the new vice president of Lee Health’s Cardiovascular ...

Straight “A” streak for all Lee Health Acute Care Hospitals

Today, the Leapfrog Group released its Fall 2022 Hospital Safety Grades, awarding HealthPark Medical Center, Cape Coral Hospital, Gulf Coast Medical Center and Lee Memorial Hospital the highest honor of an “A” grade. This marks the ninth straight reporting period that all Lee Health Hospitals have received a grade of “B” or higher. HealthPark Medical Center earned an “A” grade for the seventh straight reporting period, and Gulf Coast Medical Center earned an “A” for the second straight reporting period. Lee Memorial Hospital and Cape Coral Hospital improved from a ...

Lee Health employees receive a $50K donation from the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation to support them after Hurricane Ian

Lee Health Foundation announced the organization received a donation of $50,000 from The Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation for the Lee Health Employee Relief Fund. The gift will support the healthcare heroes who cared selflessly for their patients during and after Hurricane Ian, separating them from their families, experiencing devastating loss, and still putting their patients first. Just last week, Lee Health Foundation announced a $250,000 donation from The Elaine Nicpon Marieb Charitable Foundation, who identified the opportunity to make a significant impact for healthcare and nursing ...