Fort Myers Florida Weekly

Complex Care Center provides an added touch for patients in need




Items collected for the Hope & Hygiene for Humanity program at Lee Memorial Hospital’s Complex Care Center. COURTESY PHOTO

Items collected for the Hope & Hygiene for Humanity program at Lee Memorial Hospital’s Complex Care Center. COURTESY PHOTO

The Complex Care Center at Lee Memorial Hospital helps patients, especially those who do not have an established primary care physician, transition through the continuum of care. The center assists with discharge follow up, wound care dressing changes, lab draws for patients with ports, and infusion or Coumadin clinic services. Many patients who visit the Center have needs beyond just those related to their health. The team in the center recognized the opportunity to help their patients through a program they created called Hope & Hygiene for Humanity.

“We serve patients who may be homeless, living in a shelter or just down on their luck,” says Marinn Gregory, practice manager of the Complex Care Center. “We recognized their need and started collecting items to help them. We collect hygiene products, clothes, shoes, umbrellas, bags, basically anything someone might need if they are living in their car or a shelter.”

The team has received many donations from other departments at Lee Memorial Hospital. The donations have been welcomed and appreciated because the team gives out items every day. “We have signs posted in our office so patients are aware of the program and they can ask for whatever items they need,” Marinn says.

Larry ANTONUCCI

Larry ANTONUCCI

The Complex Care Center focuses on exceptional patient experience and excellent health outcomes. With the Hope & Hygiene for Humanity program in place, the Center offers an even more kind, generous, hopeful experience. We are proud of the team for the ways they support and care for their patients.

For more information about the program, contact Marinn Gregory at 239-343-3727 or Marinn.Gregory@ LeeHealth.org. ¦

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