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Health Notes 3-12-21

Lee Health announces Board of Directors officers for 2021 Lee Health recently announce the newly elected officers of its Board of Directors for 2021. David F. Collins has been re-elected as board chairman for 2021. A resident of Lee county since 1984, he has been a mortgage banker for ...

Snead Eye Group opens new office on Cape Coral Parkway, W.

Dr. Brad A. Snead, M.D., MBA, F.A.C.S., medical director of Snead Eye Group, has announced the grand opening of its new Cape Coral location at 1616 Cape Coral Parkway, West, Unit 113, in the Camelot Isles Shopping Center. The new facility is furnished with state-of-the-art equipment for the ...

Hampton Manor of Cape Coral to build second location in Punta Gorda

Hampton Manor of Cape Coral is set to break ground on it’s second location in Southwest Florida. The groundbreaking ceremony is set for Wednesday, March 10, at the Tamiami Trail site. The newest premiere assisted living and memory care facility in Punta Gorda will boast resort-style living and feature three courtyards, a swimming pool, putting green and rock-formation waterfall, billiards/game room, library, movie theatre and spa. Residents can select from spacious studios, one bedroom, one-bedroom deluxe or two-bedroom apartments, many which overlook the courtyards and feature ...

Lee Health holding numerous blood drives in March for all blood types

Lee Health is seeking blood donations to help replenish supply levels. As home to the regions only trauma center, it is vital that the health system’s blood supply remains at healthy levels in order to quickly care for patients needing an urgent transfusion. Blood and blood products are not ...

Lee Health to offer virtual Chronic Pain Self-Management Workshops in March

Would you like to learn how to better manage chronic pain conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, back pain, headaches and more? Lee Health will offer a free six-week workshop, entitled “Chronic Pain Self-Management” – a research-based program originally developed by Stanford ...

Health Notes 2-19-21

Lee Health Hospitals ranked among best in U.S. All Lee Health adult acute care hospitals have been named among “America’s Best Hospitals” for 2021, a distinction that places them in the top 2 and 5 percent of hospitals nationwide, according to Health-grades, a leading online resource for information about physicians and hospitals. This designation rewards hospitals that consistently exhibit comprehensive, quality care across all clinical areas. “We are honored to be recognized among the best in the nation for consistently providing safe, quality care,” said Larry Antonucci, ...