The event in Bonita Springs benefits the hospital’s planned pediatric surgery center
The 12th Annual Golisano Children’s Hospital Fashion Show raised $109,340 to support the planned Golisano Children’s Hospital Surgery Center. The event was Nov. 12 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa in Bonita Springs.
The event featured a silent auction, luncheon and a fashion show modeled by hospital patients, their families, Lee Health leadership and community supporters.
“This fun event brought together the community to celebrate what we do at Golisano Children’s Hospital, paving the way for more ways to serve the children in Southwest Florida,” said Chief Nursing and Operations Executive for Golisano Children’s Hospital, Alyssa Bostwick. “We are so grateful to Pelican Landing, fashion show participants and sponsors for helping us to continue to enhance the care available to the area’s children.”
Golisano Children’s Hospital plans to open an outpatient surgery center adjacent to the main campus. The surgery center will provide a calming environment for standard procedures such as tonsillectomies, adenoidectomies, and ear tube placements, freeing up resources for pediatric neurosurgery, trauma cases, fractures and more. The center will help to reduce wait times, increase efficiency, lower costs and improve access to emergency services.
To support the continued development of the pediatric surgery center, visit LeeHealthFoundation.org/SurgeryCenter.
About Golisano Children’s Hospital
Golisano Children’s Hospital, a nationally recognized facility for safety and quality care, is one of five acute care hospitals within Lee Health. Established in 1994, Golisano is the only designated children’s hospital in Southwest Florida, with over 500,000 visits a year, serving patients from six surrounding counties. Ranked as a Top Children’s Hospital by Leapfrog, a Solution for Patient Safety network hospital, an Asthma Friendly Hospital and a certified center for children with Autism, Golisano offers over thirty specialty pediatric services in various locations across SWFL. Lee Health opened the current hospital building in May 2017 which includes 135-beds and comprehensive neonatal and pediatric services. For more information, visit GolisanoChildrensSWFL.org.
