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Is the Healthcare.gov marketplace finally “affordable

WEBWhen the American Rescue Plan (ARPA) passed it did not just provide stimulus checks, it also expanded the affordability of health insurance plans purchased …

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New HCA Hospital just blocks from planned Lee Health hospital

WEBA new hospital could create competition in Southwest Florida and help save patients money. HCA Healthcare plans to build a 100-bed acute care hospital to meet …

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Premier Mobile Health Services bringing free health care to Lee …

WEBYou can find out more on the clinic’s website. The clinic is open for walk-ins Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., …

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COVID-19 testing site returning to CenturyLink on Friday

WEBAppointments at the FDOH-Lee County will be available on Tuesday. That testing site is a drive-thru. PCR and antigen tests will be available Monday through …

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Nine locals arrested in drug sting operation

WEBNine arrested in major drug sting operation. Reporter: Elizabeth Biro. Published: April 17, 2024 Updated: April 18, 2024. Nine people are behind bars in a massive inter …

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Health & Medical Archives

WEBThe drug Aduhelm has a complicated history. It was greeted with great hope as a treatment for early stage Alzheimer’s disease. In 2021, the FDA gave it fast-track …

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New senior medical center opens in Fort Myers

WEBKevin Anderson, the Fort Myers mayor, believes this kind of care is critical to the community. The opening of a new senior health care facility in Fort Myers.

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Lee Health launches new MyChart setting for Spanish speakers

WEBLee Health has announced the launch of a Spanish-language version of the digital patient portal MyChart.. The project aims to increase access and communication …

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Lee Health addresses concerns of nearing hospital capacity

WEBLee Health is experiencing a large influx of patients that has overwhelmed staff. Though some have assumed another COVID-19 spike, this was not verified at the …

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Lee Health to hold town meeting regarding private non-profit switch

WEBPublished: January 5, 2024 Updated: January 5, 2024. Lee Health is scheduled to hold a town hall meeting regarding the potential switch from a public healthcare system to a …

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Neighbors react to Cape Coral death, person of interest sought

WEBCape Coral police responded to a medical call Tuesday afternoon. They found Francis G. Tolbert with a faint pulse, bleeding from his head. He was later …

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Uncertain future for pickleball at East Naples Community Park

WEBCredit: WINK News. Pickleball is in a tough spot after Collier County dropped the owners of the courts at East Naples Community Park. That means they are looking …

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Arthrex looks to extend global recognition at Edison Awards

WEBArthrex, which already has won four Edison Awards, submitted two recent inventions in trying to achieve its fifth and sixth trophies. The 37th annual Edison …

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ER wait times are increasing despite decline in COVID-19 cases

WEBLee Health and NCH say more people than usual are headed to the emergency room even though the healthcare systems are seeing fewer COVID-19 …

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Foul play suspected in Northwest Cape Coral man's death

WEBNo gun was found at the residence. On Wednesday, the medical examiner’s office completed an autopsy, and preliminary reports revealed that Francis had a bullet …

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Several RFK Jr. siblings set to endorse Biden today

WEBPresident Joe Biden speaks to the media before traveling to North Carolina for an $82 million dollar investment. (AP Photo/ Yuri Gripas) Over a dozen members of …

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Hospitals offering sign-on bonuses to hire nurses in Southwest …

WEBAt NCH, a nurse can get between $500 to $20,000 for signing on. At Lee Health, nurses can get more than $9,000 in moving expenses. Physicians Regional …

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Lee Health completes Outpatient Center renovation in Cape Coral

WEBThe second phase of the Lee Health Outpatient Center at Surfside has been completed and is now open in Cape Coral. The medical facility at the Veterans Parkway …

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Two injured in Charlotte Harbor crash

WEBA community is coming together to create a memorial garden for Mary-Lou Sharp, the 80-year-old woman who was killed after a driver barreled through the outdoor …

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Mental Health Monday: Help during mental health crises

WEBMental health crises have become more prevalent as the world faces complex challenges like the war in Israel, COVID-19 and the climate crisis.

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Parents react to bill requiring education of communism in k-12

WEBIt seems Gov. DeSantis agrees with Gomez. By the 2026-2027 school year, students K through 12 will begin to learn about communism. Gonzalez says he can’t …

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Few primary care doctors, older population leave SWFL 'medically

WEBThe U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration designates nearly all of Southwest Florida as a “Medically Underserved Area” or MUA. That’s 100% of …

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Lee Health to host several town hall gatherings

WEBThe Lee Health Board has scheduled several town hall meetings regarding its governance structure evaluation, which is currently underway. The evaluation is being …

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Kayla Rincon-Miller: Investigation continues one month after death

WEBWednesday marked one month since 15-year-old Kayla Rincon-Miller was gunned down in Cape Coral while walking to a McDonald's after going to the movies …

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Encompass Health to build 40-bed inpatient rehab hospital

WEBPublished: October 6, 2020 Updated: October 29, 2020. Encompass Health has placed land under contract and plans to build a freestanding, 40-bed, inpatient rehabilitation …

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