NCH in the News

Surgeons at NCH Rooney Heart Institute are using new technology that makes blood appear green during heart bypass surgery, allowing them to visualize blood flow in real time. The process combines a harmless dye with the Arthrex Synergy Exoscope to confirm that bypass grafts are functioning while the patient is still in surgery. NCH is

Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) has opened the NCH Robotic Surgery Institute, a dedicated outpatient surgery center designed primarily for minimally invasive robotic procedures. Located next to NCH Baker Hospital, the facility features the latest da Vinci robotic systems and brings together independent community physicians and NCH-employed surgeons in a specialized setting. The institute supports robotic-assisted

This opinion piece highlights how philanthropy has helped shape Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) over the past 70 years, supporting investments in facilities, technology, research and caregiver recruitment. While NCH continues to expand services and earn national recognition for clinical performance, the organization says rising health care costs and reimbursement challenges make unrestricted donations increasingly important

A 77-year-old Naples man has returned to his active lifestyle after recovering from heart failure with a minimally invasive mitral clip procedure. Mike Sayen had struggled to climb stairs or engage in physical activity before Dr. Luis Paz, an interventional cardiologist at NCH Healthcare System, identified a failing mitral valve as the cause of his

Pickleball’s growing popularity is also leading to a surge in injuries, with emergency room visits increasing nearly 20-fold over the past decade. While the sport is often considered a safer, joint-friendly alternative to tennis, physical therapist Bill Confer of HSS at NCH says players who are not regularly active may be at greater risk of

Naples Comprehensive Health’s geriatric emergency department has earned silver-level accreditation from the American College of Emergency Physicians, recognizing its efforts to provide more tailored care for older patients. NCH has implemented senior-friendly improvements, including assisted walking devices, hearing assistance devices, prescription reading glasses, quiet treatment spaces, and color-coded socks designed to help prevent falls. With

Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) is helping patients recover through an underwater treadmill that combines buoyancy and water resistance to reduce joint stress while strengthening muscles. The innovative aquatic therapy allows patients to begin rehabilitation sooner after injury or surgery in a safe, low-impact environment. The technology supports personalized treatment for patients of all ages and

NCH has become the first hospital in Florida and the Southeastern United States to perform a single-port robotic abdominal wall reconstruction for a complex hernia repair. Using the da Vinci SP robotic system, Dr. Robert Grossman successfully repaired a large recurrent hernia through a single small incision, helping reduce surgical trauma and speed recovery. This

Naples Comprehensive Health has launched a new Pelvic Health Program through its outpatient rehabilitation services, expanding specialized therapy for women and men experiencing bladder control issues, pelvic pain and recovery after childbirth or surgery. Read the full article → NCH launches pelvic health therapy program

NCH Rooney Heart Institute is advancing cardiac care with the Miami Method, a minimally invasive approach that allows complex heart surgeries without opening the chest. Led by Dr. Joseph Lamelas, this innovative technique helped patient Frederick Rogan undergo aortic valve replacement and aneurysm repair with a faster recovery. The procedure reflects NCH’s commitment to pioneering