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Children are grasping to understand the new normal brought on by the pandemic. Golisano Children’s Hospital and providers across the region are reporting high increases in visits to their behavioral health facilities by youth. At the same time, the area is grappling with a shortage of mental health professionals to help kids in crisis. They […]

Families with children in Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida for days, even weeks, now have a place nearby to stay. The Ronald McDonald House of Southwest Florida has reopened with more rooms after closing because of the pandemic, but they are much more than a space to sleep: The people who designed them hope […]

Those who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine through Lee Health may be concerned that those rare yet severe blood clots could happen to them. But, Lee Health’s CEO says they’re ready and willing to step up and help you if needed. Dr. Larry Antonucci is the CEO and President of Lee Health and says […]

Four-year-old Gabriel Hooks always wears his fuzzy T-rex slippers on treatment day. He was diagnosed with leukemia in 2019, so the trips to Golisano Children’s Hospital have become routine. He gets a wheelchair, too, because the chemotherapy wipes him out. “At the beginning, I spent many nights crying just because he’s my child, and I […]

Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida has 4 new paws on the ground and her name is Lemon. Dorian’s new forever friend is a 2-year-old golden retriever who came from Canine Assistants. Lemon will work alongside her primary handler, Taylor. A child life specialist with Hematology and Oncology. And Sarah, a child life specialist with […]

The coronavirus has been tough on everyone. But the social lives of teenagers have taken two steps back, which has put a strain on their mental health. But, even in dark times, they are finding support. For Damini Parkhi it’s been a sad and lonely year. “Just with being in quarantine a lot, it makes […]

One of the biggest questions many parents are asking right now is “Should I send my kids back to school?” On Wednesday, Golisano Children’s Hospital hosted a virtual town hall to answer your questions. The Golisano Children’s Hospital stressed that symptoms children experience from the coronavirus are mild and they recover much better than adults, […]

A local philanthropist has been named one of Gulfshore Life magazine’s Women of the Year. Janet Cohen has donated to several different Southwest Florida organizations, helping people of all ages, from children to college students and older. “Well, I somehow have more money than I anticipated having, and I thought to share it with other […]

Golisano Children’s Hospital has partnered with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida to provide free autism spectrum disorder screenings for children. The hospital says the screenings are for toddlers and children between 18 months and five years old. If you want your child screened, the next free screening is on June 17, from 9 a.m. […]

Concerns over COVID-19 have many of you hesitant to go to a hospital and fewer children have been admitted to the ER since the pandemic began. Parents having concerns over the coronavirus is a top reason, and because kids aren’t getting the immediate medical attention they need, Golisano Children’s Hospital in Fort Myers said they’re […]