Our Work
Health Council
Our vision is that Estero and surrounding communities will be the healthiest environment in Florida in which to live, work, play and learn.
Health Council Chair
Lowell Gerson
lgerson@neomed.edu
Our Mission
The mission of the health council is to create a physical, social and economic environment that will foster good health outcomes. To encourage the establishment of local high-quality health facilities to meet the wellness and treatment needs of our community.
What we’re doing…
The Health Committee cooperates with communities and local health providers to identify needed preventive and health care services; fosters communication with residents of Estero and surrounding communities regarding health issues and programs; and Assists Lee Health Coconut Point to operate a patient-centric facility that will focus on the health needs of all individuals in the region.
Health Campaigns…
Estero Hospital
Proving the Need
Providing Support
Informing Residents
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Emergency Care
24/7 care
ER Facilities
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Take Action
You Need to Act: Commissioners meet Tuesday about COVID funds
In early May, Lee County received $135 million of federal CARES COVID-19 relief funding as part of the $150 billion to assist state and local governments to cover community-wide expenditures incurred due to the public health emergency. Lee County is the only county in...
Estero Health Care Advisory March 27, 2020
A consortium of emergency health care advisors has developed the attached outline, which details information and actions for addressing Caronavirus issues including: Social distancing When to seek medical attention Home self-quarantine Visiting an emergency department...
Articles
Safety Top Priority at Lee Health Coconut Point
Don’t let fear keep you from emergency care or an outpatient procedure. The change in how we’re living these days is intended to slow the spread of COVID-19. But our “new normal” has also had an unintended effect: Many people experiencing symptoms of a...
Lee Health Joins Mayo Clinic Study
Dr. Larry Antonucci, M.D., MBA, President & CEO, is proud to share this exciting announcement: “We are excited to announce that Lee Health was accepted and registered as a participating site in Mayo Clinic’s COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Study. Starting Monday,...
Grocery Shopping during COVID-19
We’re now a few weeks into the pandemic, and those groceries you managed to binge-buy a month ago are dwindling. It’s time to restock the pantry. But what should you buy this time around? And what’s the secret for keeping food fresher longer? Although you can still go...
Estero High School donates to Lee Health
Thanks to @EsteroHS Principal Mike Amabile for donating all these supplies to @Lee_Health ! Thanks to our partners!
Estero Health Care Advisory March 27, 2020
A consortium of emergency health care advisors has developed the attached outline, which details information and actions for addressing Caronavirus issues including: Social distancing When to seek medical attention Home self-quarantine Visiting an emergency department...
Lee Health: Answering Your Questions about Coronavirus (COVID-19)
With the COVID-19 strain of coronavirus making headlines across the world, Lee Health wants to answer your questions and keep you healthy. A few key things to know: There are seven known coronaviruses that can affect humans, and four of them are relatively common and...
Federal Health Officials Say This Flu Season Could Be The Worst In Decades
CNN (1/3, Cohen, Bonifield) reported on its website that Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases, said this current flu season may be one of the worst in decades, and added, “Hopefully this turns around and comes...
Lee Health Coconut Point Presentation at Nov. 2019 Meeting
Lee Health buys out NCH’s stake in Bonita Community Health Center
Lee Health will buy out NCH Healthcare System’s 50% stake in the Bonita Community Health Center for $14.3 million, a deal that ends a long-tumultuous business partnership between the rival hospital systems in south Lee County. The acquisition will not affect patient...
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