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9981 S HealthPark Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908

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(239) 343-6260

Cape Coral: Route 30, then Route 50; North Fort Myers and Fort Myers: Route 140, then Route 50; Fort Myers Beach: Route 400, then Route 50; San Carlos Park: Route 60 to Route 240, then Route 50; Estero: Route 240, then Route 50.

(239) 343-6260

If this is a medical emergency, please call 911. For minor injuries and illnesses, please see one of our Lee Convenient Care locations.

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Overview & What to Expect

You'll notice the difference right away at Golisano Children's Hospital Emergency Department – the only ED in Lee County built just for children.

Specially trained in pediatrics, we know how to soothe anxiety while treating a variety of conditions. That means fast emergency care, done with compassion and understanding.

We tackle respiratory problems, bleeding, severe pain, injuries from accidents, broken bones, wounds, seizures, or any medical condition that makes a parent or caregiver uncomfortable.

The Golisano Children's Hospital Emergency Department will perform any necessary tests to correctly diagnose and treat your child. This includes observation, blood and urine tests, X-rays, advanced imaging technology, CT scans, and MRIs.

Our emergency team understands that many tests can be scary for a child. That's why our staff is trained to soothe fears and lighten the atmosphere while still providing quality care.

No matter the issue, our staff will quickly assess the situation and put a focused plan into action – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

The Emergency Dept. at Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida is on the HealthPark Medical Center Campus.

From Gladiolus Drive/CR-865 at Bass Road, turn south on Bass and follow 2 miles and turn right (west) on S. HealthPark Drive.

From either Gladiolus Drive, College Parkway or Cypress Lake Drive at Summerlin Road, take Summerlin southwest to Bass Road, turn right (north) and then turn left (west) on HealthPark Drive.

From the beaches, take Summerlin/CR-869 to Bass Road, turn left (north) and then turn left again (west) on S. HealthPark Drive.

Parking & Transportation

Parking Info

Parking is easy at Golisano! Park for free right out front and all around Golisano Children's Hospital campus.

Children and their families enter the Emergency Department on the second floor of Golisano Children’s Hospital. Drive up a short ramp to a special parking zone off Bass Road.

Additional Services

This Lee Health facility provides handicapped-accessible parking, wheelchair service, patient escorts, accessible restrooms, and other patient resources such as language services to make your stay easier and more convenient.

Hours

Hours vary depending on the type of unit, the level of care, patient needs, or physicians' instructions. Please call for unit hours.

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As soon as you step through the doors, you’ll notice the difference right away. “All of our nurses usually wear specialty tops that are just a little bit more fun than your average blue that you see everywhere else in Lee Health. We also have toys that we can provide with them for distraction, we have iPads for distraction when they’re getting procedures as well.” Shelly Callendar is the Director of Emergency Services for Pediatrics at Golisano Children’s Hospital. “Our goal is to treat kids in our area and keep them close to home.”

Golisano has Lee County’s only pediatric emergency department. “Kids are not small adults; they need specialized care. We don’t treat kids with medication like we treat them with adults,” said Callendar.

The doctors and nurses in the ED are specifically trained to help children. If a child has to be admitted, they can go right upstairs for the specialty care they need. Emotional support dogs can help normalize the hospital environment. Child life specialists will be able to work with and answer any questions that families may have. “Our Child Life Specialists will take the time to sit with them to go over what a CT is, or an MRI, or an IV. Show them what it is, and it really helps get them through a hard time when they’re here in the ED,” said Callender.

The emergency department is the place to come if a child is in distress. “If you have any concerns about respiratory distress. A high fever something that you can’t be seen by your urgent or primary care immediately and you have concerns,” said Callender. The emergency department at Golisano is open 24/7 365.

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Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida Emergency Department for Kids entrance

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Special Recognition

ENA Lantern Award

Gulf Coast Medical Center is 1 of 29 hospitals to recieve the ENA's Lantern Award in 2022. This year, the emergency departments at both Golisano Children's Hospital of SWFL and Gulf Coast Medical Center received the accolade. They're recognized by ENA for their exceptional and innovative performance in emergency care.

2022 to 2025 Lantern Award Seal Small

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Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida

9981 S HealthPark Dr Fort Myers, FL 33908

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Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida Emergency Department for Kids

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