Fort Myers welcomes first baby of 2026 at HealthPark Medical Center

FORT MYERS, Fla. - Say hello to Rowan, the first baby born in 2026 at Lee HealthPark Medical Center!

Rowan weighs in at 7 lbs. 11 oz. Rowan arrived just 49 minutes into the New Year, bringing joy to parents Cheyenne and Michael and big brothers Cilian and Kieran.

Lee Health extends a big thank you to the maternity and newborn care teams for their dedication to welcoming Rowan and many other little ones each year.