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NCH North Hospital’s Pediatric Emergency Department earned an outstanding score of 99 out of 100 on the National Pediatric Readiness Assessment, surpassing the national average and exceeding Florida’s new pediatric emergency standards that take effect on July 1. The recognition reflects the hospital’s commitment to specialized pediatric training, equipment, and emergency care protocols. Hospital leaders […]

NCH’s Simulation Center in Southwest Florida is one of the world’s most advanced medical training facilities, featuring cutting-edge technology that prepares future health care professionals. Its virtual cadaver table allows users to explore detailed human anatomy and practice surgical planning in a safe environment. The center also provides hands-on learning opportunities for EMS, community groups,

Southwest Florida has gone nearly a decade without a transplant program, forcing patients to travel hours to Tampa or Miami for critical care. NCH is changing that by launching the region’s only heart and kidney transplant program, set to begin in September 2027. With plans to expand to lung and liver transplants, this is a

A newly FDA-approved device is giving doctors a safer way to treat complex aortic aneurysms. The TAMBE device, now used at NCH, creates an internal sleeve to protect weakened arteries, reducing the high risk of rupture. Doctors say it offers a faster, minimally invasive option for patients who previously had limited treatment choices. Read the

Naples Comprehensive Health marked a major milestone in the construction of its new $295 million heart and stroke center, a facility designed to bring advanced cardiac and stroke care to Southwest Florida. The project reflects NCH’s long-term vision to expand specialized services, including heart transplants, while also working closely with the community to minimize the