Bay Pines VA Healthcare System expanding COVID-19 vaccinations to all veterans, caregivers and spouses under SAVE LIVES Act

April 7, 2021

Bay Pines, Fla. — Bay Pines VA Healthcare System announced today it is providing COVID-19 vaccinations to anyone who served in the military, and their caregivers and spouses, and some other beneficiaries under the authority granted by the SAVE LIVES Act, signed by President Joe Biden March 24, 2021. The expanded authority depends on readily available COVID-19 vaccine supply and requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to continue to prioritize Veterans enrolled in VA care. “Since the start of the pandemic, Bay Pines has been focused on vaccinating as many Veterans as ...

FDOH-Lee’s outdoor COVID-19 vaccination site to relocate to Edison Mall

April 7, 2021

The Florida Department of Health-Lee and Lee County Government have announced that their joint COVID-19 vaccination site will relocate to the former Sears location at the Edison Mall, 4125 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers. This is anticipated to begin the week of April 12. "FDOH-Lee selected a ...

Lee Health seeking blood donations

April 6, 2021

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. As home to the regions only trauma center, it is vital that the system’s blood supply remains at healthy levels ...

Health Notes 3-26-21

March 25, 2021

Florida Skin Center hires Peterson Florida Skin Center, skin care specialists that provide a full range of medical and cosmetic dermatological care, has announced that Shana Peterson, PA-C, has joined the practice.   Peterson is a certified physician assistant specializing in general and ...

Over 5 million Floridians have now received COVID-19 vaccinations; 190,000 in Lee County

March 23, 2021

By the Numbers As of Tuesday afternoon, there are 2,016,913 total cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Florida, an increase of 5,302 since FDOH’s last update Monday. Test results reported to the Department of Health on Monday, March 22, resulted in a 6.47% positivity rate among ...

Community partners launch Healthy Minds initiative to offer free educational events, presentations and screenings for healthier minds in Lee, Collier counties

March 17, 2021

The mental and emotional effects of COVID-19 are impacting well-being in significant ways, with 40% of U.S. adults reporting symptoms of anxiety or depression, increases in substance use, and thoughts of suicide. “The need for mental health support is greater than ever as the COVID-19 ...