Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida

This weekend was truly special! Our First Annual Extra Life Game Day raised over $8,000 for Golisano Children’s Hospital. Huge thanks to Norse Foundry, StrykOut Cancer, ModSquad, Ken Bucks, and everyone who took part in our 12-hour livestream. It was wonderful to see the kids joining in the fun and playing together. Together, we’re making a real difference! 🎉 #GoGolisano #GameDay #SWFL

We are thrilled to share that Alba, a remarkable 15-year-old, has officially rung the bell, marking the end of her chemotherapy journey! Diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in May 2022, Alba has shown incredible strength and resilience throughout her treatment. Not only has she faced her challenges with courage, but she’s also used her experience to inspire others. In 2023, she designed a special shirt for Riverdale High School, with proceeds benefiting Golisano Childrens Hospital. As she looks forward to a future beyond cancer, we celebrate her resilience and the incredible impact she continues to make in our community. Join us in celebrating Alba’s victory!💙 #ChildhoodCancerAwareness #BellRinging #GolisanoChildrensHospital

As we reflect on the impact of Hurricane Milton, we want to recognize the incredible sacrifices made by our Golisano Children's Hospital staff. Many of them left their own families to be here, working tirelessly to provide care and support to our young patients and their families during this challenging time. Their unwavering dedication and selflessness have made a profound difference in the lives of those we serve. We also want to highlight the comfort brought by Dorian and Lemon, our facility dogs, who have been a source of warmth and joy, bringing smiles to everyone they meet. The commitment and resilience of our team in the face of adversity truly exemplify the heart of our community. Thank you to each and every one of you for your compassion and support. You are appreciated more than words can express. Check out the link below to watch our full video and see how our team came together during this challenging time.💖 #GoGolisano #HurricaneMilton https://loom.ly/aHLErTE

16-year-old leukemia survivor, Maximo Zapata, joined in on celebrations this week at the inaugural West Coast Play Yellow Birdie Bash! 40 PGA Professionals took on an impressive 81-hole challenge, raising vital funds for Golisano Children's Hospital. Maximo's incredible spirit and high fives inspired everyone at the event! Together, we’re making a positive impact for children in Southwest Florida! 💛🏌️♂️ #BirdieBash #GoGolisano #SWFL

Get Ready for “Play Games Heal Kids” at Golisano Children's Hospital! ✨🎮 Mark your calendars for game day on 11/2/24! Join us in the Golisano lobby from 10 AM to 2 PM for a fun-filled day of live streaming and gaming. Why Participate? Extra Life is a fundraising program of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® that helps change kids’ health and futures. Donations support critical, life-saving treatments, innovative research, and essential pediatric services directly at Golisano Children’s Hospital. Support our young patients while having a blast! Sign up now at the link below and be a part of this incredible event. Let’s make a difference together! 💙 https://loom.ly/PSFyjYA #PlayGamesHealKids #GolisanoStrong #ExtraLife #GamingForACause

⚠️ LEE HEALTH TEAM UPDATE ⚠️ Thursday, Oct. 10 | 10:00 a.m. Employees assigned to Team B are scheduled to report for duty at 1300 today, October 10, 2024. This decision is supported by the results of a safety assessment conducted by Lee Health Facilities and in conjunction with Lee County and Cape Coral EOCs. In addition, as of 0802 this morning all National Weather Service warnings have been canceled for our area including the hurricane, flood, and storm surge warnings. It is understood the storm impacted areas in varying degrees and want to stress that the safety of our team is important. If you are unable to report for duty please contact your leader as soon as possible. Log in to VirtuaLee from any internet connected device for the most current information.

October is Safe Sleep Awareness Month! 🌙🛏️ At Golisano Children's Hospital, we are committed to ensuring the safety of every newborn, as demonstrated by our Safe Sleep Gold Certification from Cribs for Kids. Thanks to Child Advocate Vilmarie Colon and our safe sleep team, our "9 Steps for Safe Sleep" posters—now featuring QR codes linking to helpful videos—are available in both English and Spanish. Every newborn at Lee Health receives a Sleep Sack, and our display cribs showcase the latest in safe sleep practices. Together, let’s create a safe sleep environment for all our little ones! #SafeSleepAwareness #GolisanoCares #CribsForKids #SafeSleepMonth

Congratulations to Dr. Osigian Probst! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Osigian Probst has received an Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology! This prestigious recognition honors her outstanding contributions to the Academy, its scientific and educational programs, and to the medical field of ophthalmology. Thank you, Dr. Osigian Probst, for your unwavering dedication and for everything you do for our patients at Golisano Children’s Hospital. Join us in celebrating this remarkable achievement! 👏 #AchievementAward #Ophthalmology #GoGolisano #SWFL #Pediatrics

This past weekend, we celebrated our annual Clips for Cancer event, honoring National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. 💛✨ It was an incredible day filled with heartfelt moments as pediatric cancer survivors from Golisano Children's Hospital shaved the heads of local supporters and community leaders. Together, we raised awareness and funds to support children in Southwest Florida who are battling cancer. Let's continue to show them they are not alone in this fight! #ClipsForCancer #ChildhoodCancerAwareness #GolisanoChildrensHospital

This National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we are excited to celebrate a special event at Golisano Children's Hospital! For the past five years, Riverdale High School has partnered with Barbara’s Friends to feature a young artist on their homecoming t-shirt. This year, Marison Bradley, a brave 15-year-old fighting both lymphoma and leukemia, was the honored artist. Although Marison couldn’t attend the school’s homecoming game, Riverdale High School brought the celebration to her with a heartwarming performance from the football team, cheerleaders, and band, outside Golisano Children's Hospital. The students proudly wore t-shirts featuring her design, and the school principal and coach personally presented her with one, along with their heartfelt support for both her and her family. We are deeply grateful for this incredible show of community support and for the opportunity to celebrate the strength and creativity of young heroes like Marison. 💖👕 #ChildhoodCancerAwareness #GolisanoChildrens #CommunitySupport