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The Newest Lee in the Community Blogs

  • Calling All Community Members: Join Our Healthcare Insights Panel

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    Sign up to take a confidential healthcare survey and help Lee Health improve its service.

  • Black History Month: Healthcare, Activism, and Community Support

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    Lee Health honors Black History Month with a look at some important historical figures and some current programs and initiatives.

  • Stay Healthy with Good Hand Hygiene

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    Some hand hygiene tips to help you during the flu season and as added protection during the COVID-19 surge.

  • Building Expertise, Enhancing Care: Our New Fellowship Program

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  • The Power of Giving: Philanthropy as Healing

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    In a nation that often needs healing, we encourage you to embrace the power of philanthropy, the power of giving, connection, and compassion.

  • National Falls Prevention Awareness: What You Can Learn Today

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    Lee Health works with community partners to help our senior population learn how to prevent falls.

  • COVID-19 and Vaccinations: What You Need to Know from Lee Health’s Experts

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    Our Lee Health experts give you the facts about vaccination and how our community can help stem the tide of the latest COVID-19 surge.

  • Community Health Improvement Week June 6-12: What it Means for You

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    We celebrate all of our great community partnerships as we look to improve health and wellness throughout Lee County.

  • National Trauma Awareness Month: Lifesaving Service for Five Counties

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    We recognize National Trauma Awareness Month with a look at injury prevention and a spotlight on our Level II Trauma Center, the only one of its kind between Sarasota and Miami.

  • National Minority Health Month: Lee Health Highlights Change, Support, Access

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    Lee Health recognizes National Minority Health Month as a vision for the future of health equity. We continue to stand by our community partners and leaders to work toward change for the health of all in our community.

  • World Health Day on April 7: A Healthier World for Everyone

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    Help Lee Health focus on building a fairer, healthier world. Read how our Outreach Team serves ALL people in our community, despite inequalities.

  • Lee Health Celebrates International Women’s Day

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    March 8 is International Women's Day. Join Lee Health as we celebrate and honor women's contributions to healthcare and community wellness.

  • National Nutrition Month: Start Your Journey With Us

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    Get started down the right path as Lee Health and its community partners celebrate National Nutrition Month.

  • Honoring Black History Month by Committing to an Equitable Future

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    Lee Health is proud to honor Black History Month by celebrating the significant contributions of the Black community throughout history, here in Southwest Florida and beyond.

  • Set Your Heart on Good Health This Month - and Every Month

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    February is American Heart Month, so here are a few things you can do to reduce your cardiovascular risk factors.

  • Giving Back with Blood Donations

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    January is National Blood Donor Month, so please consider giving a gift that saves lives right here in Southwest Florida.

  • How to Stay Healthy this Holiday Season: Hand Hygiene & Flu Vaccine

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    The holidays – and flu season – are upon us. Use these quick tips to keep yourself and family healthy, safe and full of holiday cheer!

  • How Can You Actively Manage HIV and Other Chronic Conditions?

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    Do you have a chronic condition? Here's how you can stay in control and actively manage your health. Lee Health Solutions is here to help.

  • Diabetes Awareness Month: What You Need to Know in November and Beyond

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    As part of our community outreach, we want you to know more about Diabetes Awareness Month and how Lee Health Solutions can help you today.

  • October is National Breast Health Awareness Month

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    Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women and will strike about 1 in 8 U.S. women over their lifetime. Lee Health is going PINK for the month of October to show support and spread awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.