
Liz Freeman
Health Reporter at Naples Daily News
Health Reporter at USA Today
Health reporter for Naples Daily News (Naples, Florida) and The USA Today Network
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1 day ago |
naplesnews.com | Liz Freeman
Lee Health is expanding its new Fort Myers hospital plans at a cost of $151 million, bringing the total estimated cost to $820 million. The expansion will add a new patient tower with 92 beds, a child-care center for employees, and increase the total bed count to 260. The hospital system recently transitioned to a private nonprofit model to compete with for-profit providers like HCA Florida Healthcare.
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1 week ago |
palmbeachpost.com | Liz Freeman
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed HB 6017, a bill that would have lifted restrictions on medical malpractice lawsuits. DeSantis argued the bill would increase healthcare costs and reduce access to care. The bill had passed with overwhelming support in both the House and Senate. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed HB 6017, a bill that would have lifted restrictions on medical malpractice lawsuits. DeSantis argued the bill would increase healthcare costs and reduce access to care.
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1 week ago |
naplesnews.com | Liz Freeman
A lease dispute between Lee Health and Nicklaus Children's Hospital over the Golisano outpatient center in Naples, Florida, has been resolved. The outpatient center, which serves 65,000 children annually, will remain open. Both hospitals expressed a commitment to providing pediatric care in Collier County. Southwest Florida families who rely on the Golisano outpatient center in North Naples for their ill children can breathe easier.
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1 week ago |
naplesnews.com | Liz Freeman
Concerns arose regarding the number of new beds versus existing beds being moved to the new facility. Financial projections anticipate operating deficits, raising questions about long-term funding. Questions remain among Collier County leaders over plans to build a $56 million taxpayer-funded mental health center with David Lawrence Center at the helm. That meant putting off a vote May 27 on some key agreements until June 10.
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3 weeks ago |
naplesnews.com | Liz Freeman
Collier County parents struggle with high tuition, teacher shortages, and limited early learning center availability. Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF) has allocated $8 million to address these issues. A Florida Chamber of Commerce study revealed that 44% of Collier kindergarteners are ready for school, highlighting the need for improved early learning programs.
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