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Marco Island Welcomes New State-of-the-Art Urgent Care Facility

NCH has opened a modern two-story, 24,000-square-foot urgent care center on Marco Island, replacing a 40-year-old facility. The Pat and Scot Kaufman Healthcare Center features 12 private exam rooms, advanced imaging including CT and X-ray, and expanded services such as IV infusions and point-of-care testing. With extended hours from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. daily, […]

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NCH Introduces AI Technology to Predict Heart Disease Years Ahead

NCH Rooney Heart Institute is pioneering a new era in preventive cardiology with the deployment of CaRi-Plaque and CaRi-Heart, AI-powered imaging technologies from Caristo Diagnostics. Combined with the state-of-the-art Siemens Naeotom Alpha photon-counting CT scanner, this breakthrough allows cardiologists to detect inflammation in blood vessels—an early marker of heart disease—up to 10 years before symptoms

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Honoring Marco Island’s Legacy: A Community Built on Care

Nearly 70 years ago, grassroots generosity laid the foundation for healthcare in Collier County—a tradition that continues today through Naples Comprehensive Health. From the Mackle brothers’ early vision to the opening of the new Urgent Care at the Pat and Scot Kaufman Healthcare Center, Marco Island’s story is one of progress powered by philanthropy. With

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Your Wellness Journey Starts Here—And Continues Beyond

Home Dear NCH Wellness Member, At NCH, we are committed to helping you live your healthiest life, and we’re grateful that you’ve chosen the NCH Wellness Center to be part of your journey. Every visit, every workout, and every step you take toward better health helps strengthen the well-being of our entire community. You’re taking

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New AI at NCH can detect heart attack risk up to 10 years in advance

NCH Rooney Heart Institute is pioneering a groundbreaking use of artificial intelligence in cardiac care. By combining two advanced AI systems—CaRi-Plaque and CaRi-Heart—NCH can now detect inflammation and plaque buildup in arteries up to 10 years before a heart attack might occur. This technology, developed by Caristo Diagnostics in Oxford, allows physicians to see heart

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NCH Baker Emergency Department Earns Silver Level II Geriatric Accreditation – One of Only Three in Florida

Naples, FL., November 10, 2025 – The Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) Baker Emergency Department has earned Level II Silver Accreditation as a Geriatric Emergency Department from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), making it one of only three emergency departments in Florida to achieve this distinction. No emergency department in the state currently holds

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NCH Becomes First U.S. Hospital to Use AI That Detects Hidden Heart Attack Risk a Decade in Advance

Landmark collaboration with Caristo Diagnostics positions NCH at the forefront of preventive cardiology NCH cardiologists to present collaboration plans at American Heart Association 2025 Scientific Sessions on Nov. 8 Naples, FL and Stamford, CT— November 5, 2025 — Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) and Caristo Diagnostics announced that NCH Rooney Heart Institute has become the first

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NCH Becomes First U.S. Hospital to Use AI That Detects Hidden Heart Attack Risk a Decade in Advance

NCH Rooney Heart Institute has made history as the first hospital in the U.S. to use Caristo Diagnostics’ groundbreaking AI technologies, CaRi-Plaque™ and CaRi-Heart®, which can identify early signs of heart disease and predict a patient’s heart attack risk up to 10 years before symptoms appear. This collaboration positions NCH at the forefront of preventive

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Collier County arts, businesses strengthen community ties

At NCH, the arts play a vital role in advancing healthcare training and patient care. In conjunction with The Naples Players, the Judith and Marvin Herb Family Simulation Center brings realism to medical simulations, helping staff strengthen communication, empathy, and teamwork. This collaboration highlights how creativity and compassion intersect to improve outcomes for patients and

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