All Articles
Read recent news about our hospital, clinicians, innovative programs and treatments, our latest quality and safety awards, and community service.
Lehigh Regional Medical Center named #1 in Florida for Inclusivity
Lehigh Regional Medical Center among best in the nation at serving its patients and community, according to healthcare independent think tank JULY 11, 2024 — Lehigh Regional Medical Center, a proud member of Prime Healthcare, has been recognized...
Special Thanks for a Beautiful Miracle
Every May we celebrate National Nurses' Week, Hospital Week, and EMS Week. We're thankful for healthcare professionals in our hospitals and communities who partner in the care and safety of patients. In celebration of healthcare professionals and...
Lehigh Regional Medical Center Earns ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
Lehigh Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a patient safety ratings organization. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the...
Healthgrades Names Lehigh Regional Medical Center a 2024 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ Recipient
Healthgrades Names Lehigh Regional Medical Center a 2024 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ Recipient for the 6th year in a row, and named among top 10% in nation for patient safety.
Navigating Alzheimer’s with Care and Compassion: Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
November marks Alzheimer's Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, providing essential information, and extending our reassurance and support to those affected by Alzheimer's disease. At Lehigh Regional Medical Center,...
Lehigh Regional Medical Center earns “A” for Clinical Outcomes and Cost Efficiency in Social Responsibility national ranking
Lehigh Regional Medical Center among best in the nation at serving its patients and community, according to Lown Institute July 18, 2023 — Lehigh Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, has been recognized by the Lown Institute for...
Cheryl McIntire, CEO/CFO Named Among Community Hospital CEOs to Know
April 25, 2023, Lehigh Acres, FL Becker's Hospital Review names Cheryl McIntire, CEO/CFO of Lehigh Regional Medical Center in their 2023 list of Community Hospital CEOs to Know....
Lehigh Regional Medical Center earns an “A” for social responsibility on national ranking ’22/’23
Lehigh Acres, Florida – March 20, 2023 –Lehigh Regional Medical Center has been recognized for its excellent performance on social responsibility, receiving an "A" Grade on the Lown Institute Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility. The Index is...
Healthgrades Names Lehigh Regional Medical Center a 2023 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ Recipient
Lehigh Acres, Florida - March 14, 2023 - Lehigh Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, today announced that it has been recognized by Healthgrades as a 2023 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ recipient. This distinction places Lehigh...
Hurricane Disaster Assistance Resources
The Disaster Assistance Improvement Program (DAIP) provides disaster survivors with information, support, services, and a means to access and apply for disaster assistance through joint data-sharing efforts between federal, tribal,...
Lehigh Regional Medical Center Earns CMS Four Star Quality Rating for the Second Year in a Row
Lehigh Acres, Florida, July 29, 2022 – Lehigh Regional Medical Center is proud to be awarded Four Stars for the second year in a row by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The CMS overall star rating is based on how...
Lehigh Regional Medical Center Recognized as a Top Hospital by The Leapfrog Group
Lehigh Regional Medical Center Earns National Recognition with the 2021 Leapfrog Top Hospital Award for Outstanding Quality and SafetyThe Leapfrog Group is an independent national organization committed to healthcare quality and...