Lee County

Dozens of Florida municipalities have decided to stop adding floride to its drinking water over concerns the practice may affect the cognitive ability of kids.

Lee Health broke ground for a campus off Challenger Boulevard in the eastern part of Lee County. Then acute-care facility will have up to 168 beds, including 24 ICU beds, a 44-bed ER and 10 operating rooms.

Cape Coral, population of 224,000, has only one hospital. Founded in 1977 and absorbed into the Lee Health system in 1996, Cape Coral Hospital has been doing what it can to serve the city's needs.

The alert is in response to a water sample taken Dec. 30. People can experience varying degrees of eye, skin and respiratory irritation from red tide.

The new outpatient center is the first at Lee Health to offer the 3T MRI magnet, which produces high-resolution images with a magnetic field that’s twice as strong as a standard MRI.

To learn more about mosquito precautions, here's an informative conversation with representatives from the Lee County Mosquito Control District.

When a storm hits, families with a member with ASD have even more hurdles to clear than others. A survey helped a Lee County advocacy group develop priorities.

Lee County has introduced new automated external defibrillator technology this week that will be available at nearly 200 sites.

The Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida introduced its groundbreaking SEA STAR program dedicated to patients and families affected by autism.

The Naples United Church of Christ hosted a youth mental health community forum for local health care players and mental health experts to show their progress toward a more well community.