Naples, FL ā September 22, 2025 āNaples Comprehensive Health (NCH) announced today that Joseph Lamelas, MD, an internationally renowned cardiothoracic surgeon and pioneer in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, will join the NCH Rooney Heart Institute in Naples on October 15. Dr. Lamelas has treated patients from all over the world and is best known for […]
Falls are a leading cause of injury for older adults, but NCH Marco Island is taking proactive steps to change that. The new Better Balance Program focuses on awareness, prevention, and therapies designed to keep patients steady and safe. With a team of physical, occupational, and speech therapists, the program offers personalized care to address
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Everyday habits can take a toll on your muscles and jointsāsometimes without you even realizing it. In a recent SELF article, David J. Backstein, MD, orthopedic surgeon and medical director at the Hospital for Special Surgery at NCH, explains how common routines like sleeping positions and new workout regimens can impact long-term joint health. Dr.
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Naples, FL ā September 10, 2025 āĀ Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) has been awarded the prestigious National Safe Sleep Hospital Gold Certification by Cribs for KidsĀ®, a leading organization dedicated to preventing sleep-related infant deaths. This recognition reflects NCHās commitment to implementing best practices and providing education on safe sleep for infants ā underscoring its dedication
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Julie and Steve Vanderboom are inspired by nurses and deeply committed to improving healthcare for all of us in the communities they call home. Julie was a nurse for 35 years and held other high-level healthcare roles focused on quality, teamwork and leadership. Steve founded PaceĀ®, a successful global firm that does environmental, pharmaceutical and
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Naples, FL ā September 5, 2025 ā Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) has been included on the Forbes list of Americaās Best In-State Employers for 2025, earning recognition as one of Floridaās leading workplaces. This honor reflects NCHās ongoing commitment, not only to patient care, but also to fostering an exceptional environment for its physicians, nurses,
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Exciting news! Whitaker Wellness Center welcomes our new Massage Therapist, Ryan (MA#102849).Ryan specializes in deep tissue massage and reflexology ā now available on Mondays & Saturdays. š Book your session today and experience the benefits!š Call 239-624-6870 to schedule.
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Naples, FL ā August 26, 2025 ā NCH Baker Hospital Downtown has received the Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI Accreditation from the American College of Cardiology (ACC), a prestigious recognition that affirms the hospitalās commitment to providing exceptional cardiac care for the community. Hospitals earning this accreditation undergo a comprehensive, multi-phase evaluation process. This
Naples Daily News | Opinion For nonprofit, community-based health systems like NCH, we need your support more than ever Mara Hammond New healthcare funding laws are creating challenges for families and impacting local hospitals. NCH, a non-profit health system, provided over $80 million in community benefits last year, including charity care and unreimbursed Medicaid costs.
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Naples, FL ā August 19, 2025 ā The Rooney Heart Institute at Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) becomes first in Florida to offer the latest next-generation transcatheter Abbott MitraClipā¢ and TriClipā¢ G5 system for patients with mitral and tricuspid regurgitation, commonly known as āleakyā heart valves. Mitral regurgitation and tricuspid regurgitation occur when the valve between
