Naples, FL – August 26, 2025 – 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 hospital’s 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 – August 19, 2025 – The Rooney Heart Institute at Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) becomes first in Florida to offer the latest next-generation transcatheter Abbott MitraClip™ and TriClip™ G5 system for patients with mitral and tricuspid regurgitation, commonly known as “leaky” heart valves. Mitral regurgitation and tricuspid regurgitation occur when the valve between
Naples, FL – August 18, 2025 – Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) is transforming the future of cardiac and stroke care with the upcoming R.M. Schulze Family Heart and Stroke Critical Care Center, fueled by a remarkable $10 million gift from Pete and Dawn Irving. Longtime supporters who have made NCH their charity of choice, the
Naples, FL – August 14, 2025 – Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Schell as Vice President of Growth Initiatives and Business Development, a key leadership role responsible for identifying, evaluating, and driving strategic growth opportunities that align with NCH’s long-term objectives. As Vice President of Growth Initiatives and
Back pain in your 30s is common, affecting more than a third of adults, and is usually driven more by lifestyle factors than aging. Long hours sitting, poor posture, stress, and occasional overexertion can all contribute. Dr. April Fetzer, a board-certified physiatrist at the Hospital for Special Surgery at Naples Comprehensive Health, notes that gentle
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As the new school year approaches, parents and students alike are gearing up for a busy and productive year. However, the back-to-school season can also bring a range of health challenges, from germs and illnesses to stress and fatigue. To help families stay healthy and thrive, the community partners at NCH Immediate Care Center in Ave Maria
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A revolutionary “wireless” pacemaker, roughly the size of a grain of rice, has given a Naples man his life back after years of struggling with heart failure. His condition was deteriorating rapidly before doctors at Naples Comprehensive Health implanted what the hospital says is the country’s first rice-sized pacemaker of its kind. Read the Fox 4 article here:
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Diane Carroll is an orthopedic physical therapist at Hospital for Special Surgery at Naples Comprehensive Health in Florida, and she says there are three exercises she’d recommend for people who want to improve bone health. Read the Fit & Well article here: A physical therapist says these are the three bodyweight moves you should do daily to
Naples Daily News | Opinion Earlier this month, the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) was signed into law. This expansive legislation will change how health care is funded and delivered, especially through Medicaid. While the intent of the law is to reduce federal spending and promote personal responsibility, it may also bring unintended consequences. The
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