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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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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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