Lee Health

Health System with 3 hospitals across 1 state

Health System Overview

Health SystemLee Health
Total Hospitals3
Commercial/Acute Hospitals3
Total Beds1897
Commercial/Acute Beds1897
HeadquartersFort Myers, FL
Websiteleehealth.org

Hospitals by Type

Acute Care Hospital
3 hospitals
100% of health system

Teaching Status

0%
Teaching
Teaching Hospitals:
Non-Teaching Hospitals: 3
Teaching hospitals serve as educational institutions for medical professionals while providing patient care.

Hospital Locations

Hospitals in this Health System

HospitalTypeBedsTeachingRecently Joined
Lee HealthAcute Care Hospital895NoNo
Gulf Coast Medical CenterAcute Care Hospital699NoNo
Cape Coral HospitalAcute Care Hospital303NoNo

Recent News

Jun 17, 2025
Lee Health is hosting a cooking demonstration event titled "Spoonsful of Summer - Making Gazpacho, a Chilled Tomato Soup" on June 17, 2025, from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM. This event is part of Lee Health's wellness initiatives, aiming to provide the community with educational and engaging activities related to healthy living. Participants will learn how to prepare Gazpacho, a nutritious and refreshing chilled soup, offering a practical way to incorporate healthy recipes into their diet during the summer.
Jun 16, 2025
Lee Health, a hospital system based in Fort Myers, Florida, has appointed Minka Schofield, MD, as its new chief quality and patient safety officer. In this role, Dr. Schofield will be responsible for several key areas aimed at improving patient care and safety. These responsibilities include overseeing patient safety initiatives, assessing and preventing errors, leading quality improvement efforts and standardization, managing national hospital grading and benchmarking, and conducting conformance risk assessments. Dr. Schofield, who is an otolaryngologist surgeon, previously held positions at The Ohio State University, serving as the director of its general otolaryngology division, medical director of surgical operations, and vice chair of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Jun 13, 2025
Lee Health has announced the launch of "Leah," a new conversational engagement platform. This platform is designed with the goal of improving patient access and outcomes specifically within orthopedic services. The announcement indicates that Leah will serve as a tool for patients to interact with Lee Health in a conversational manner, likely providing information, assisting with scheduling, or offering support related to orthopedic care. This initiative represents Lee Health's efforts to leverage technology to enhance the patient experience and streamline access to specialized medical services.
Jun 12, 2025
Lee Health has appointed Chris Akeroyd as its new Chief Information Officer. Akeroyd is described as an industry veteran, suggesting he brings considerable experience in the field of information technology within the healthcare sector. As CIO, Akeroyd will be responsible for overseeing Lee Health's technology strategy, infrastructure, and systems. This appointment is significant for the health system as it navigates the increasingly complex landscape of healthcare technology, including electronic health records, cybersecurity, and digital patient interactions.
Jun 11, 2025
The Cardiac Rehabilitation Program at the Lee Health Heart Institute has been awarded a prestigious grant from Million Hearts®. This grant signifies recognition for the program's efforts in supporting patients recovering from cardiac events and aims to enhance its services. The funding from Million Hearts®, a national initiative focused on preventing heart attacks and strokes, will be used to increase access to cardiac rehab for residents across Southwest Florida. This support will help more individuals benefit from supervised exercise, education, and support to improve their cardiovascular health.

Executive Leadership

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