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Florida law drives changes in pediatric emergency care at NCH

A new Florida law is driving changes in pediatric emergency care, emphasizing the importance of specialized treatment for children. At NCH North Naples, the pediatric emergency department provides a child-friendly environment with age-appropriate equipment, colorful surroundings, and specialized protocols designed to meet the unique needs of young patients. Led by a team focused on education,

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‘Miami Method’ helps surgeons at NCH Rooney Heart Institute complete minimally invasive surgery

NCH’s Rooney Heart Institute is advancing cardiac care through the Miami Method, an innovative minimally invasive surgical technique pioneered by Dr. Joseph Lamelas. Instead of opening the breastbone, surgeons operate through a small incision between the ribs using specialized instruments designed to improve visibility and precision. This approach allows surgeons to perform procedures on major

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Naples Comprehensive Health Named One of America’s Best Employers by Forbes for Second Consecutive Year

National recognition reflects NCH’s continued focus on listening to and supporting its workforce Naples, Fla. – Sept. 30, 2026 – Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) has once again been named to Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers by State, marking the second consecutive year NCH has received the national workplace recognition. The annual Forbes list recognizes

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NCH Continues its Expansion of Cancer Program with New Specialistsand Services

Integrated program brings together cancer prevention, diagnosis, surgery, medical and cardiac oncology, clinical trials, navigation and additional treatment options for Southwest Florida Naples, Fla. – Sept. 28, 2026 – Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) is expanding its cancer program through the recruitment of specialized physicians, the addition of new clinical services and the continued expansion of

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NCH performs groundbreaking mitral valve procedure

NCH has become the first in the U.S. to perform a new catheter-based mitral valve replacement procedure, offering a less invasive option for high-risk heart patients. Using the FDA-approved SAPIEN M3 valve, NCH doctors replaced a failing mitral valve through a catheter inserted in the groin, avoiding open-heart surgery. The procedure provided a faster recovery

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Naples man uses second chance at life to help others living with lung disease

After receiving a double lung transplant in 2024, Naples resident Oscar Escobar has dedicated his second chance at life to supporting others living with chronic lung disease. Diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis, Escobar spent four years waiting for a transplant while participating in pulmonary rehabilitation. Today, he helps lead the Naples Pulmonary Rehab Club at NCH,

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