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 […]
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
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
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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Starting November 5th at 5:30 PM, join Javi for a brand-new Zumba class in the Restorative Studio at Whitaker! Unwind midweek with this rejuvenating session designed to restore balance and energy.
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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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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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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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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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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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