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Donors Provide Simulation Van So NCH Can Offer Real-World Training Anywhere

One of the most futuristic features of NCH is its incredible Judith and Marvin Herb Family Simulation Center that allows healthcare professionals, first responders, students and others to train for real-world scenarios in simulation rooms, including fully functional operating rooms. This education hub was fully funded by philanthropy, including a recent gift from Bill and

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NCH Performs Florida’s First Endoscopic Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) Treatment

Naples, FL, January 21, 2025 —Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) is proud to announce that it is the first in Florida to provide Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) ablation, a groundbreaking treatment for patients with tumors. This milestone highlights NCH’s leadership in advancing cancer care in the state. The FDA-cleared Aliya® PEF System uses high-frequency, short-duration pulsed

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NCH Becomes First in Florida to Offer Revolutionary Van Gogh Biopsy Tool

Naples, FL, January 13, 2024 —NCH continues to lead the way in medical innovation, becoming the first healthcare provider in the state to offer the groundbreaking Van Gogh Biopsy tool from Aquyre Biosciences. This advanced technology redefines traditional biopsy procedures, providing results in as little as two minutes and eliminating the need for time-consuming traditional

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Sydney’s Santa Ride brings gifts and joy to children in the hospital

The ninth annual Sydney’s Santa Ride at NCH brought Christmas joy to children in the hospital, honoring the memory of Sydney, who passed away from leukemia at age seven. Inspired by Sydney’s experience and the generosity of hospital staff who provided toys for young patients, Corporal JJ Snyder and the Collier County Sheriff’s Office began

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Philanthropist Golisano Donates $85 Million to Local Nonprofits

Tom Golisano, the founder of payroll and HR firm Paychex, recently donated a staggering $85 million to Southwest Florida nonprofits, including NCH. The surprise announcement committed unrestricted funds to 41 different organizations through the Golisano Foundation. NCH will receive $5 million, on top of the recent $5 million gift Golisano made earlier this year for

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NCH offers new process to improve blood flow

The Rooney Heart Institute at NCH is the first in Florida to offer a groundbreaking solution for patients experiencing in-stent restenosis, a condition where scar tissue or plaque causes previously placed stents to narrow again, leading to recurring symptoms. After enduring multiple procedures and persistent issues, patient Richard Parent found relief with a new drug-coated

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Donor Couple Works to Make a Difference You Can See at NCH

Bill and Marie Pastore want to make the world a better place by donating to charities and projects that are delivering real transformation they can actually see. They strongly believe in NCH’s vision to do just that. “Our family immigrated to America from Italy with nothing and were very hard-working people,” explains Bill. “When they

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Schoonmaker Foundation Donates $5 Million to Rooney Heart Institute

The James M. Schoonmaker II Foundation recently made a generous $5 million gift to the NCH Rooney Heart Institute, furthering its mission to support advanced healthcare initiatives. This transformative donation will help expand NCH’s cutting-edge cardiac-care services, ensuring patients in Southwest Florida have access to the best providers, treatment options and technology available. This gift

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