June 11, 2020 – The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools announced Lee Health as a 2020 Business Partner of Year at the 29th Partners in Education – State of Our Schools event held virtually on May 29th. This award recognizes the work and support Lee Health has dedicated to the Foundation and the School District of Lee County for over 30 years.
“Lee Health epitomizes what it means to be engaged with public education,” says Marshall T. Bower, Esq, President & CEO of The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools. “The opportunities offered to our students and teachers by Lee Health are priceless, we are honored to be business partners with Lee Health and are grateful for what they do for education in Lee County.”
Lee Health dedicates their time, talent and treasure to many programs. They support the Foundation’s College and Career Initiatives, such as STEM@Work and hosted the STEM@Work Kick-Off this year at Coconut Point. They are Major Sponsors of the Golden Apple Teacher Recognition Program and are involved with the Take Stock in Children Scholarships/Mentoring program. Lee Health also provides internship programs for School District students, supports teachers by donating supplies and so much more.
“We are honored to be recognized by The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools. At Lee Health we value our partnership with the Foundation in support of those who educate the future of our community and workforce, “Larry Antonucci, M.D., MBA, Lee Health President & CEO. “We are proud of the programs we have established with the Foundation, including, provided athletic trainers for high school sports programs, supplying automated external defibrillators in elementary and middle schools, and developing outreach programs with our injury prevention experts and mental health navigators. Lee Health has a long-standing partnership with the Foundation and we look forward to continuing the journey for many years to come”.
About The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools: The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools, Inc. is a private, 501(c)3 organization established in 1986. Its mission is to enhance and enrich the quality of public education in Lee County for students and educators through programs, resources, and experiences made possible through corporate, individual, and educational partnerships. The Foundation is rated as a Platinum nonprofit organization by GuideStar. Find us online at www.leeschoolfoundation.org, on Twitter @FoundationLCPS, and on Facebook.
About Lee Health
Since the opening of the first hospital in 1916, Lee Health has been a health care leader in Southwest Florida, constantly evolving to meet the needs of the community. A non-profit, integrated health care services organization, Lee Health is committed to the well-being of every individual served, focused on healthy living and maintaining good health. Staffed by caring people, inspiring health, services are conveniently located throughout the community in four acute care hospitals, two specialty hospitals, outpatient centers, walk-in medical centers, primary care and specialty physician practices and other services across the continuum of care. Learn more at www.LeeHealth.org.