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Site work underway at NCH’s future cardiac and stroke center

Naples Comprehensive Health is constructing the $295 million R.M. Schulze Family Heart and Stroke Critical Care Center at its Baker Hospital campus. The five-story, 189,000-square-foot facility is expected to take approximately two years to complete, along with a new four-story parking garage featuring 375 spaces and an open-air top deck. Construction is well underway with

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NCH Rooney Heart Institute Vascular Team Reaches Another Milestone in Cardiac Care

First Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm Endovascular Repair Performed in SW Florida Naples, FL., October 27, 2025 – The NCH Rooney Heart Institute has reached another major milestone in advanced cardiovascular care. The vascular team led by Santiago Chahwan, MD and Alvaro Zamora, MD, recently performed the first successful Type IV thoracoabdominal aneurysm endovascular repair using the Gore

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NCH Marco Island Urgent Care Celebrates $20M Renovation with Open House

After a $20 million renovation, the NCH Marco Island Urgent Care is ready to welcome the community. The new 24,000-sq. ft. facility features 12 private exam rooms, advanced imaging including CAT scans and ultrasound, two negative pressure rooms, and expanded physician offices offering multiple specialties. Join us for the public open house on October 28

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Randy Haffner Named Chair of Florida Hospital Association Board

The Florida Hospital Association (FHA) has announced its 2025–2026 Board of Trustees, with Randy Haffner, Group President and CEO of AdventHealth Florida and Clinical, elected as Chair. The Board, composed of top healthcare executives statewide—including NCH President Paul Hiltz—will guide FHA’s mission to expand access to patient-centered, innovative care across Florida. Read the full article

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John Morrison Joins NCH Board of Trustees

Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) welcomes John Morrison to its Board of Trustees. A former Allina Health CEO and longtime Naple’s resident, Morrison brings deep expertise in healthcare leadership and community engagement. Together with his wife Susan, he has supported NCH initiatives including the Morrison Endowed Chair for the Wingard Stroke Institute. Read the full article

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NCH Announces Award-Winning Cardiac Care, AI Hip Surgery, and New Women’s Health Oncology Center

Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) recently shared three major milestones: the Rooney Heart Institute earned a Silver Level Achievement Award for outstanding cardiac care; the Hospital for Special Surgery at NCH introduced OrthoGrid AI technology for precise hip replacements; and a new Gynecologic Oncology Clinic opened on Vanderbilt Beach Road, bringing advanced cancer care closer to

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NCH is First in Florida Selected for National ALIYA PEF Galvanize Clinical Trial

Naples, FL., October 15, 2025 – Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) has been selected as the first medical center in Florida to participate in the national, FDA regulated, ALIYA Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) Galvanize Trial, marking another milestone in expanding access to advanced, life-changing clinical research in the state of Florida. The PEF Galvanize Trial is

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These are the three most common types of ankle pain and the exercises that can help, according to a physical therapist

Ankle pain can affect balance, mobility, and overall quality of life — and according to Diane Carroll, orthopedic physical therapist at the Hospital for Special Surgery at Naples Comprehensive Health, the key to addressing it lies in understanding where the pain originates. Carroll explains that most ankle pain stems from issues with stability, arch control,

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NCH planning 150-bed hospital in Ave Maria for eastern Collier

Gulfshore Business recently reported that Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) plans to build a 150-bed hospital in Ave Maria, bringing much-needed medical services to eastern Collier County. The hospital will be developed on 18 acres donated by Barron Collier Companies and Ave Maria Development, with construction expected to begin within the next two years. The multi-phase

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