Hip, Knee or Shoulder Pain? 'Hi, I’m Leah—How Can I Help?'

Dealing with knee, hip, or shoulder pain can be overwhelming. Between understanding your symptoms, finding the right specialist, and navigating appointment scheduling, your healthcare journey can often feel like a maze. 

Meet Leah, your compassionate trusted digital guide who’s available 24/7 when you need answers—from first symptoms to full recovery. Leah can help you understand what you're experiencing and guide you toward the appropriate next steps, whether that’s physical therapy, surgical consultation, or recovery support.

Powered by AI and built with insight from Lee Health’s orthopedic experts and specialists at the Lee Health Musculoskeletal Institute, Leah isn't just another chatbot. Leah helps you easily find and use Lee Health services by meeting you where you are in your orthopedic care journey. 

Leah offers 24/7 accessibility—and convenience  

We’ve all been there when pain strikes at the worst times. Like when you’re Googling symptoms instead of sleeping? Or wondering if you should see a doctor or just tough it out? Or you’re confused about which specialist you need?

For many people, having immediate access to expert-backed guidance can provide both practical direction and emotional reassurance during uncertain times. That's when Leah shines brightest. 

You can access Leah on your phone while you're on the couch, on your laptop at work, or use your tablet to have a conversation that can help you:

• Understand your symptoms: Leah responds to your unique situation, helping you make sense of your symptoms and providing trusted medical information that empowers you to make informed decisions.
• Find the right specialist: Finding the right orthopedic specialist can be challenging. Leah streamlines this task by helping you identify the right healthcare providers for your specific needs.

When you chat with Leah, you'll experience:

• Empathetic responses that acknowledge what you’re going through
• Smart questioning that helps identify your specific needs
• Expert recommendations for Lee Health orthopedic specialists
• Direct connections to three convenient locations:

Coconut Point

Surfside in Cape Coral

The Sanctuary at Fort Myers

WATCH: Meet Leah 

Create an account with Leah and you can literally pick up your conversation on any device, right where you left off from your previous conversation.

Your secrets are safe with Leah

Leah's approach is educational, not diagnostic. Your personal data is not shared without your consent. Rather, we will use the information you provide to improve the quality and relevance of the information we provide back to guide you in your care journey. 

Think of your chats as compassionate, knowledgeable advice from your trusted digital companion, informed by the knowledge and experience of Lee Health's orthopedic team.

Ready to give Leah a try?

You can say “hello” to Leah here. Whether you're just starting to deal with joint pain or you've been struggling for a while, Leah's ready to help you figure out your next move. 

By combining the expertise of the Lee Health Musculoskeletal Institute with the accessibility of AI technology, Lee Health is setting a new standard for how healthcare organizations can support patients throughout their care journey. For anyone dealing with knee, hip, or shoulder pain, Leah represents an opportunity to take control of your healthcare experience with confidence, knowing that expert-backed guidance is always just a conversation away.