Primary care clinics earn state’s first 'asthma-friendly' designation

FORT MYERS — Four Lee Physician Group primary care clinics became the first pediatric outpatient offices in Florida designated platinum-level "Asthma-Friendly" by the Florida Asthma Coalition. It is the highest level of recognition the coalition awards for outpatient centers that create a healthy environment for patients with asthma, according to a statement. 

Pediatric clinics in Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, Fort Myers and Lehigh Acres each met criteria designed to improve asthma care and outcomes for patients. The criteria to achieve platinum-level recognition include: