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Lee Health said the omicron surge and the return of seasonal residents are keeping its hospital operating at near capacity. Because of this, the hospital still continues its suspension of elective surgeries requiring an overnight stay. Golisano Children’s Hospital is now caring for patients up to 29 years old in order to utilize all available […]

Lee Health is now one big step closer to fulfilling its goal of becoming a full-service children’s hospital by adding a pediatric neurosurgery program. It took several years and several million dollars in specialized equipment to get to this point. With the addition of this new specialty, kids who need brain surgery can get the […]

Lee Health is reporting a rise in COVID-19 patients, including an increase of children visiting Golisano Children’s Hospital. The hospital system currently has 657 patients isolated with COVID-19. “The delta variant is extremely contagious and is affecting younger people at a higher rate than last year,” Lee Health said. On Wednesday, the hospital reported 209 […]

A 14-year-old is in the hospital fighting against venom after being bitten by a rattlesnake near Burnt Store Road and Rio Togas Road in Charlotte County. The family of the teen, who goes by JJ, said he has been in the ICU since Monday. His grandmother said he has undergone many procedures and has received […]

WINK News has an exclusive first look at a new eye institute opening for children in our area. The building off Summerlin Road and San Carlos Boulevard will double the current exam space offered at Golisano Children’s Hospital. Its long, narrow rooms are also specifically designed for eye exams. The original pediatric ophthalmologist at Golisano, […]

On Sunday, Lee Health admitted 92 COVID-19 positive patients to its hospitals, the most in a single day throughout the pandemic. Lee Health CEO Larry Antonucci said, “That 92 is just chilling to me,” during a news conference Monday at Golisano Children’s Hospital. They say 639 COVID-19 patients are isolated in their hospitals (inpatient). On […]

The School District of Lee County and Golisano’s Children Hospital have partnered to offer seven clinics in the next week where children ages 5 to 17 can get a vaccine to protect against COVID-19. Mike Evans who has a 10-year-old son has questions that many parents have when it comes to vaccinating their children. “Is […]

The School District of Lee County and Golisano Children’s Hospital are partnering to hold COVID-19 Vaccine clinics for students ages 5-17, parents, and employees. Child vaccines, adult vaccines and boosters will be available, according to the district. The clinics are offered at no cost, and receiving the vaccine is completely optional. Parents or guardians of […]

A teen is on the road to recovery after being bitten by a rattlesnake in Charlotte County. 14-year-old JJ Gerhart started physical therapy this week, and now many businesses in the area are stepping up to help with the costs of medical bills. JJ said he’s feeling a lot better now. He spent two weeks […]

Local high school athletes found a way to cheer on a boy battling cancer. Dominick Nino is 11 years old, and he’s been living at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida since January. Cheerleaders and football players from Riverdale High School had a big surprise in store for Dominick when they brought a little of […]