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Alva, FL · Health
WINKNEWS.com
SWFL patients caught in the middle of insurance disputes again
LEE FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — Lee Health's dispute with United Healthcare is the largest Southwest Florida has seen in recent memory, but it's not the first time customers have been caught in the middle of contract fights between healthcare providers and insurers. In the fall of 2024, while...
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Naples Children Foundation celebrates Immokalee health center
Naples Children Foundation celebrated the NCF Pediatric Health Center with an Oct. 9 ribbon cutting at 429 N. First St., adjacent to David Lawrence Centers in Immokalee. The 3,600-square-foot renovated facility brings together pediatric dental care, vision services, physical and occupational therapy, speech therapy and behavioral health support. Participating organizations include the University of Florida College of Dentistry, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Golisano Children’s Rehabilitation and Meals of Hope, which operates a food pantry. The center also offers prenatal education and assistance navigating public benefits. Services are available in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole. The facility has served families since opening in 2024.
sarasotanewsleader.com
More than 124,000 gallons of raw sewage spills on site of North Port’s wastewater treatment plant
Beginning on Saturday, Oct. 3, about 124,692 gallons of raw sewage spilled at the City of North Port’s wastewater treatment plant, which stands at 5355 Pan American Blvd., city staff has notified the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). The spill, which was attributed to a problem at the...
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Immokalee families get pediatric care closer to home at new NCH center
IMMOKALEE, Fla. (WINK) — The children and families of Immokalee now have peace of mind when looking for pediatric health care. A ribbon-cutting ceremony welcomed a new era of healthcare in Immokalee, opening doors to make families' lives easier. The NCF Pediatric Health Center held a grand opening, bringing eight different pediatric services under one roof for a community where many have had to travel to different cities to get care.
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Lehigh Acres residents voice support for proposed Lee Health emergency department
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — Lee Health has unveiled plans to build a new emergency department and outpatient medical offices along Homestead Road in Lehigh Acres, across from Veterans Park, to address the community's increasing demand for healthcare services. Renderings of the proposed facility show a full-service emergency room, 12...
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‘Everything is blood’: Patient says he waited days for MRI at Gulf Coast Medical Center
FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — A Southwest Florida man says he spent days in the hospital waiting for an MRI while doctors tried to determine what was causing blood in his urine. Carlos Roldan told WINK News he rushed to get medical care last week after experiencing a severe amount of blood in his urine.
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Fort Myers Functional Medicine Clinic Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
RegalMed, PLLC has filed a voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition. The petition does not state a specific reason for the filing. The company operates as a medical clinic offering functional medicine and wellness services. Note: Chapter 11 allows businesses to reorganize their debts while continuing operations under court supervision. RegalMed,...
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Florida law drives changes in pediatric emergency care at NCH
NAPLES, Fla. — A new Florida law, enacted this summer, is pushing hospitals to rethink how they treat children in emergency situations, focusing on specialized care tailored to their needs. "Children are not small adults. They have unique qualities that are care specific to their needs," said Caitlin George,...
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Ribbon cutting set for Immokalee's new NCF Pediatric Health Center
IMMOKALEE, Fla. — A new health center is opening its doors to give kids in a rural Florida community better access to the care they need. The Naples Children Foundation is hosting a ribbon-cutting celebration and open house for its new NCF Pediatric Health Center on Friday, Oct. 9, from 10:00 a.m. to noon at 429 N. First St. in Immokalee, Fla.
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WINK News Plans Medicare Help Center for Lee Health Patients Facing Unitedhealthcare Contract Changes Before Open Enrollment Starts October 15
FORT MYERS, FL — WINK News is setting up a Medicare Help Center to field questions from Lee Health patients and other Southwest Florida residents as major insurance changes approach. The hospital system is ending its contract with UnitedHealthcare at the end of the year, a shift that affects about 50,000 patients.
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Firm signs $60M contract for work on Lee Health Fort Myers project
Skanska, the Swedish construction giant, has signed an additional contract worth $60 million with Lee Health for work on a new healthcare center in Fort Myers. The company, which is building the 53-acre Leah Health Fort Myers medical campus at Colonial and Challenger boulevards for the local healthcare system, says the full project contract was amended to include interior build-out finishes, and mechanical, electrical and plumping work associated with the west bed tower expansion.
englewoodreview.com
Ribbon Cut, Doors Open! Dr. Kim Marino-Micheel Brings Compassionate Care to Dearborn Street
Join us in congratulating Dr. Kim Marino-Micheel, U.S. Army veteran, DOM, LAc, AP Dipl OM, and RN, on the grand opening of Breathe Acupuncture And Wellness at 370 W. Dearborn St., Suite C. On Wednesday, September 30th, she officially cut the ribbon and opened her doors to our community. Dr....
The Daily Sun
Health care workers boost Englewood clinic
ENGLEWOOD — The Medical Staff of HCA Florida Englewood Hospital presented a $5,000 donation this week to the Englewood Community Care Clinic, helping the nonprofit provide free medical services to uninsured and working poor residents in the area.