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public affairs
Press Resource Kit FAQ's
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Press Frequently Asked Questions
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As a reporter, how do I get information?
Contact the Public Affairs Office at 239-454-8766
during
normal business hours, (8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
After normal business hours and on weekends:
Lee Memorial Hospital or HealthPark Medical Center, call
332-1111; Cape Coral Hospital, call 574-2323; Gulf
Coast Hospital, call 768-5000; Southwest Florida Regional Medical Center,
call 939-1147.
IDENTIFY YOURSELF AS A REPORTER, and ask for the
nursing supervisor.
- How are Patient Conditions defined by the American Hospital
Association:
- Undetermined
Patient is awaiting physician and/or assessment.
- Good
Vital signs are stable and within normal limits. Patient is
conscious and comfortable.
- Fair
Vital signs are stable and within normal limits. Patient is
conscious, but may be uncomfortable.
- Serious
Vital signs may be unstable and not within normal limits.
Patient is acutely ill.
- Critical
Vital signs are unstable and not within normal limits.
Patient may be unconscious.
- How many beds does Lee Memorial Health System have?
We have a total of 1,600 beds. Cape Coral Hospital has 291
beds; Gulf Coast Hospital has 120 beds; HealthPark Medical Center
and The Children's Hospital of SW Florida combined have 362 beds; Lee Memorial
Hospital and The Rehabilitation Hospital combined have 427 beds;
and Southwest Florida Regional Medical Center has 400 beds. HealthPark
Care Center has 112 beds which is not included in the total
count of 1,600 hospital beds.
- How old is Lee Memorial Health System?
The System of Lee Memorial Health System was founded in 1995
yet Lee Memorial Hospital was founded in 1916. Cape Coral
Hospital was founded in 1975, and acquired by Lee Memorial
Health System in 1996. Gulf Coast Hospital became part of Lee
County in 1990 and joined Lee Memorial Health System in
October, 2006. HealthPark Medical Center began accepting
patients in 1991. Southwest Florida Regional Medical Center was
established in 1974 and joined Lee Memorial Health System in
October, 2006 along with Gulf Coast Hospital.
- Is Lee Memorial Health System a privately owned health
system?
Lee Memorial Health System is the largest public, not for
profit health system in Florida that receives no direct tax
support, and is governed by a 10 member publicly elected Board of
Directors. Our President, James R. Nathan, reports
to this Board of Directors.
- How many patients does Lee Memorial Health System see?
For the fiscal year 2006, Lee Memorial Health System had more than
64,000
inpatient admissions, over 158,000 patient visits for emergency
and trauma care; more than 7,000 newborns; and 996 inpatient
rehabilitation patients.
- How many doctors does Lee Memorial Health System have on
staff?
Approximately 1,200
physicians have privileges and/or medical staff
membership at Lee Memorial Health System
facilities. They represent most medical specialties. You may
search a listing of our medical staff by clicking on
Physicians Directory
Search.
- How many employees does Lee Memorial Health System have?
Lee Memorial Health System has almost 8,000 employees at any
given time. In addition, we have almost 3,000 volunteers that generously
give us their time.
- What are some other community health resources available?
- Lee County Medical Society: (239) 936-1645.
- Lee County Health Department: (239) 332-9501.
- Where can I obtain a copy of the Lee Memorial Health System
Annual Report
Community?
You may request a paper copy of the latest version of our
Annual
Report by
clicking here.
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Karen Krieger, Director of Public Affairs
Phone: (239) 454-8765
Fax: (239) 454-8775 Pager: (239) 930-6158
Email Karen Krieger
Lynn Melvin
Project Manager
Phone: (239) 454-8740
Fax:(239)454-8775
Email Lynn Melvin
Pat Dolce, Public Affairs Specialist
Phone:(239)454-8766
Fax: (239)454-8775
Email
Pat Dolce
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