A little more than a year ago, Michael Sayen would say his quality of life was terrible. Today, he says it’s tremendous, thanks to minimally invasive surgery at the NCH Rooney Heart Institute. For months, Michael was misdiagnosed and taking medication without answers. He had been living with atrial fibrillation, also called AFib, for five […]
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Surgeons at NCH Rooney Heart Institute are using new technology that makes blood appear green during heart bypass surgery, allowing them to visualize blood flow in real time. The process combines a harmless dye with the Arthrex Synergy Exoscope to confirm that bypass grafts are functioning while the patient is still in surgery. NCH is
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Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) has opened the NCH Robotic Surgery Institute, a dedicated outpatient surgery center designed primarily for minimally invasive robotic procedures. Located next to NCH Baker Hospital, the facility features the latest da Vinci robotic systems and brings together independent community physicians and NCH-employed surgeons in a specialized setting. The institute supports robotic-assisted
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This opinion piece highlights how philanthropy has helped shape Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) over the past 70 years, supporting investments in facilities, technology, research and caregiver recruitment. While NCH continues to expand services and earn national recognition for clinical performance, the organization says rising health care costs and reimbursement challenges make unrestricted donations increasingly important
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Naples, Fla. – August 24, 2026 – Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) today announced the appointment of Gaelynn McGavick to its Board of Trustees. McGavick brings decades of experience in healthcare law, federal policy, and advocacy, with a distinguished career representing the nation’s hospitals before Congress and the executive branch. McGavick served as Washington Counsel for
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A 77-year-old Naples man has returned to his active lifestyle after recovering from heart failure with a minimally invasive mitral clip procedure. Mike Sayen had struggled to climb stairs or engage in physical activity before Dr. Luis Paz, an interventional cardiologist at NCH Healthcare System, identified a failing mitral valve as the cause of his
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Pickleball’s growing popularity is also leading to a surge in injuries, with emergency room visits increasing nearly 20-fold over the past decade. While the sport is often considered a safer, joint-friendly alternative to tennis, physical therapist Bill Confer of HSS at NCH says players who are not regularly active may be at greater risk of
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Naples Comprehensive Health’s geriatric emergency department has earned silver-level accreditation from the American College of Emergency Physicians, recognizing its efforts to provide more tailored care for older patients. NCH has implemented senior-friendly improvements, including assisted walking devices, hearing assistance devices, prescription reading glasses, quiet treatment spaces, and color-coded socks designed to help prevent falls. With
Naples, Fla. – August 17, 2026 – The NCH Rooney Heart Institute has been recognized with the Heartflow CT Quality Award, an honor presented to healthcare organizations demonstrating excellence in coronary CT angiography and the adoption of advanced technologies that improve the evaluation of coronary artery disease. The recognition reflects NCH’s ongoing investment in innovative
Join us this month for a fun member challenge! Level up your fitness and your chances to win! Every time you check in, be sure to scan the QR code located at both Briggs and Whitaker front desks to be entered to win one of 4 prizes. You can bring a guest, for double entries  when
