NCH President and CEO Paul Hiltz highlights the importance of hospital food as an essential part of patient care and recovery. Through its Clinicia Patient Menu, introduced in 2023 in partnership with Sodexo, NCH emphasizes nutritious, plant-based options, fresh ingredients and personalized meals tailored to patients’ medical needs, allergies and cultural preferences. The program also
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NCH physicians Dr. Betsy Brothers and Dr. Debra Shepard highlight how experience, leadership and mentorship can shape health care in Southwest Florida. With nearly three decades of practice in Naples, both have taken on leadership roles while balancing patient care, family and professional responsibilities. Brothers helps lead the development of NCH’s Women’s and Children’s Services,
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Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) has been named to Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers by State for the second consecutive year. The recognition reflects positive recommendations from employees and others familiar with the organization. NCH continues to invest in employee engagement, professional development, leadership support, wellness resources and recognition programs to foster a positive workplace
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A new Florida law is driving changes in pediatric emergency care, emphasizing the importance of specialized treatment for children. At NCH North Naples, the pediatric emergency department provides a child-friendly environment with age-appropriate equipment, colorful surroundings, and specialized protocols designed to meet the unique needs of young patients. Led by a team focused on education,
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NCH’s Rooney Heart Institute is advancing cardiac care through the Miami Method, an innovative minimally invasive surgical technique pioneered by Dr. Joseph Lamelas. Instead of opening the breastbone, surgeons operate through a small incision between the ribs using specialized instruments designed to improve visibility and precision. This approach allows surgeons to perform procedures on major
The Gulfshore Edit highlights how NCH’s Artemis Circle is bringing the community together to support a $350 million initiative to expand women’s and children’s healthcare in Southwest Florida. Read the full article → NCH’s Artemis Circle raising support for women’s healthcare
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NCH has become the first in the U.S. to perform a new catheter-based mitral valve replacement procedure, offering a less invasive option for high-risk heart patients. Using the FDA-approved SAPIEN M3 valve, NCH doctors replaced a failing mitral valve through a catheter inserted in the groin, avoiding open-heart surgery. The procedure provided a faster recovery
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Una paciente puertorriqueña fue sometida en NCH a una compleja reconstrucción del corazón mediante una pequeña incisión, un procedimiento que permite reducir el trauma y acelerar la recuperación. Read the full article → CirugÃa cardÃaca menos invasiva transforma recuperación en Naples
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After receiving a double lung transplant in 2024, Naples resident Oscar Escobar has dedicated his second chance at life to supporting others living with chronic lung disease. Diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis, Escobar spent four years waiting for a transplant while participating in pulmonary rehabilitation. Today, he helps lead the Naples Pulmonary Rehab Club at NCH,
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