Cape Coral Hospital named to Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals list, receives Everest Award

September 15, 2022

As a leading hospital in Southwest Florida, Cape Coral Hospital has earned a spot on the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals list and received the Everest Award designation. Formerly known as IBM Watson, the list highlights top hospitals around the country for achieving high results on clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, patient experience and financial health. The study this year evaluated 2,650 hospitals across the United States. The 100 Top Hospitals list is comprised of the Top 40 Teaching Hospitals and the Top 60 Community Hospitals – 20 Large Community Hospitals, ...

Health Notes – 08-26-22

August 26, 2022

U.S. News rates Lee Health hospitals as 'high performing' Lee Memorial Hospital, HealthPark Medical Center and Gulf Coast Medical Center earned recognition as a 2022-2023 Best Regional Hospital in Florida by U.S. News & World Report, in addition to being rated as High Performing. Cape Coral ...

Collaboratory’s Women’s Legacy Fund awards Patty’s Place, Youth Concierge Mental Health Care $40,000

August 26, 2022

Collaboratory’s Women’s Legacy Fund awarded Patty’s Place, a concierge Youth Mental Health Care Service, $40,000 to provide a bridge for mental health support in Southwest Florida for youth 10-26 years of age and their families. In addition to the funding, the grant includes other ...

Health Notes 8-12-22

August 12, 2022

Free autism screening for young children Aug. 19 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 ...

Gulf Coast Medical Center, HealthPark Medical Center and Lee Memorial Hospital earn four stars in CMS Quality Star Ratings

August 1, 2022

High-quality care and patient safety are Lee Health’s top priorities, and the health system recently announced three of its four acute care hospitals have been awarded four stars by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Gulf Coast Medical Center, HealthPark Medical Center and ...

Hope Parkinson receives grant for boxing classes from the National Parkinson’s Foundation

August 1, 2022

The Hope Parkinson Program recently received a $15,000 grant from the National Parkinson’s Foundation. This funding will support specialized boxing classes that are optimized for people living with movement disorders. Studies have shown that boxing drills and conditioning can help people with Parkinson’s disease stay active in a safe, supportive setting. Participants may improve their balance, agility, speed, endurance, accuracy, hand-eye coordination, footwork and overall strength. Boxing is a high-energy, no-contact exercise that is ideal for people with mild to moderate ...