The leading provider of health care in Southwest
Florida"
Lee Memorial Health System (LMHS) is the leading
provider of health care in Southwest Florida and has served
the citizens of Lee County and surrounding communities since
1916.
LMHS is the largest community-owned health care system
in the area-- and the largest public system in Florida that
receives no direct tax support. We are governed by a publicly
elected 10-member Board of Directors.
Since
opening nearly 88 years ago, we have been at the vanguard
of helping Southwest Florida residents live happier, healthier
lives. This commitment to community goes beyond our facility
walls and the millions of dollars in uncompensated care
we provide to those unable to pay. It's reflected in LMHS'
support of area organizations, promotion of community health
education programs, focus on the overall growth and development
of the area's children, and dedication to helping our senior
citizens live full, productive lives.
We are a progressive, financially sound health care provider
with more than 6,000 employees, 2,500 volunteers and auxilians,
and 830 physicians on staff, and 948 licensed beds. The
System is a member of Voluntary Hospitals of America, Florida
Partnership; the Florida Hospital Association; Association
of Voluntary Hospitals of Florida and is accredited by the
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.
Our Mission
Our
mission is to continue to meet the health care needs and
improve the health status of the people of Southwest Florida
by:
Providing quality primary, secondary and selected tertiary
health care services in a personalized, convenient and cost-effective
manner with a dedicated health care team; Meeting or exceeding
customer expectations and addressing the spiritual and emotional
needs of patients and their families; Promoting wellness,
healthy lifestyles, community health education programs
and a collaborative community effort; Maintaining a financially
viable delivery system with multiple care sites to generate
the resources needed to make essential health care services
available to all, including those unable to pay; And remaining
a not-for-profit community health care leader and resource.
