NCH, in collaboration with Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, announced a major expansion of women’s and children’s healthcare in Collier County, made possible by a generous gift from the Bill and Julia Van Domelen Foundation. The initiative includes the launch of the Van Domelen Institute for Women and Children and plans for a new four-story pavilion at […]
Naples, FL., January 20, 2026 – Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital today announced a major expansion of care for women and children in Southwest Florida, made possible by a visionary gift from Bill and Julia Van Domelen Foundation. This investment will establish the Van Domelen Institute for Women and Children and support
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Ongoing collaboration continues to expand world-class cancer care and education in Southwest Florida. Naples, FL – January 12, 2026 – Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) and Northwestern Medicine celebrate significant progress since launching their cancer care collaboration in October 2024. The collaboration continues to expand access to advanced oncology services and education in Southwest Florida. Over
Shelia Smith Davis, a former recruitment executive, brings her strategic, systems-driven approach to Naples’ philanthropic community, applying decades of corporate leadership to nonprofit impact. Known for stepping in where help is needed most, Davis volunteers regularly in NCH’s NICU and supports women and children across Collier County. This month she takes on a public leadership
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Naples, FL., December 12, 2025 – Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) announced that its General Surgery team has successfully performed the first single-port (SP) transabdominal colectomy surgery in South Florida, marking a significant milestone in minimally invasive surgical care for the region. The complex procedure was performed by Robert Grossman, MD, a fellowship-trained robotic surgeon at
The holiday season is full of cheer, but it can also put extra stress on your heart. Naples Comprehensive Health warns about “holiday heart syndrome,” caused by overindulging in food and alcohol, stress, and overexertion. Simple steps like drinking moderately, eating before parties, staying hydrated, tracking medications, and managing stress can help keep your heart
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Every Wednesday, Rufus, a 6-year-old therapy dog, and his owner Molly Webb visit NCH Downtown Baker Hospital in Naples, bringing comfort to patients, families, and staff. From gentle pets to cheerful walks through the halls, Rufus helps ease stress and lift spirits throughout the hospital. His weekly visits are a reminder of the healing power
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Naples, FL., December 3, 2025 – The NCH Rooney Heart Institute has installed the Siemens NAEOTOM Alpha.Peak photon-counting CT scanner, bringing one of the most advanced cardiac imaging technologies in the world to Southwest Florida and placing NCH among a select group of U.S. centers offering next-generation CT imaging. The FDA-cleared NAEOTOM Alpha.Peak scanner is
Naples, FL., December 2, 2025 – Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) announced that its new Gynecologic Oncology program now offers HIPEC (hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy), bringing one of the nation’s most advanced and specialized cancer therapies to Collier County. The treatment is usually only available at select cancer centers, but with the first successful case performed by
The NCH Rooney Heart Institute is emerging as a national leader in cardiovascular care, driven by major investments in innovation and an expanding team of world-renowned surgeons. With the arrival of pioneering cardiac surgeon Dr. Joseph Lamelas—creator of the groundbreaking “Miami Method”—NCH continues to elevate minimally invasive heart care for the Southwest Florida community. Explore
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