Lee Health stands as Southwest Florida's premier healthcare system and the largest nonprofit health system on the Gulf Coast. Established over 100 years ago, the organization has grown to include more than 17,000 employees, 4,500 volunteers, and over 1,200 employed primary care and specialty physicians practicing across multiple locations throughout the region. The system operates four acute care hospitals and one specialty hospital with more than 1,800 licensed beds combined, generating over $2.7 billion in net patient revenue annually.
HealthPark Medical Center serves as your primary practice location for deliveries and surgeries. The facility earned a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, placing it among the top 15% of hospitals nationwide for two consecutive years. The Leapfrog Group awarded HealthPark an "A" safety grade for six straight reporting periods, reflecting sustained commitment to patient safety and quality outcomes.
The campus places everything within walking distance. Medical Plaza 1 houses the OB/GYN clinic in a brand-new, fully equipped space with 12 to 15 exam rooms. HealthPark Medical Center sits adjacent for deliveries and surgeries, and Golisano Children's Hospital connects directly for cases requiring the Level III NICU. This children's hospital is the only accredited pediatric facility between Tampa and Miami, providing subspecialty support when high-risk deliveries require immediate neonatal intervention.
HealthPark Medical Center holds certification as one of only 11 Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Centers in Florida. This designation recognizes the facility's capabilities in high-risk obstetrics, Level II and III NICU care, and neonatal transport. The hospital maintains transport teams that bring high-risk mothers and newborns from surrounding facilities to receive specialized care.
The AI-powered fetal monitoring command hub represents the most significant recent investment in maternal safety. Lee Health became the first system in Florida and sixth in the nation to implement this cue-based AI monitoring technology. Trained nurses in a central command center watch every laboring patient's vital signs and fetal tracings in real time, with artificial intelligence generating alerts when patterns suggest potential complications. This second set of eyes allows earlier intervention and supports bedside nurses during busy shifts.
Lee Health's mission centers on providing high-quality, compassionate care to the Southwest Florida community. The organization continues significant construction and expansion as the region grows, including a new hospital that will eventually replace the older Lee Memorial Hospital campus. Physicians practicing here join a system investing in both facilities and technology while maintaining the community focus that has defined Lee Health for over a century.
The combination of nonprofit mission, quality recognition, and genuine investment in maternal care creates a practice environment where physicians can focus on clinical excellence rather than navigating the pressures common in for-profit systems.
