NCH in the News

Every Wednesday, Rufus, a 6-year-old therapy dog, and his owner Molly Webb visit NCH Downtown Baker Hospital in Naples, bringing comfort to patients, families, and staff. From gentle pets to cheerful walks through the halls, Rufus helps ease stress and lift spirits throughout the hospital. His weekly visits are a reminder of the healing power […]

The NCH Rooney Heart Institute is emerging as a national leader in cardiovascular care, driven by major investments in innovation and an expanding team of world-renowned surgeons. With the arrival of pioneering cardiac surgeon Dr. Joseph Lamelas—creator of the groundbreaking “Miami Method”—NCH continues to elevate minimally invasive heart care for the Southwest Florida community. Explore

The NCH Rooney Heart Institute is leading the way in cardiovascular innovation, becoming the first in Florida to use the Shockwave C2 AERO™ catheter to treat calcified coronary artery disease. This cutting-edge technology gently breaks up calcium buildup in arteries, making procedures safer, faster, and more effective for patients. Read the full article -> NCH

NCH has opened a modern two-story, 24,000-square-foot urgent care center on Marco Island, replacing a 40-year-old facility. The Pat and Scot Kaufman Healthcare Center features 12 private exam rooms, advanced imaging including CT and X-ray, and expanded services such as IV infusions and point-of-care testing. With extended hours from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. daily,

NCH Rooney Heart Institute is pioneering a new era in preventive cardiology with the deployment of CaRi-Plaque and CaRi-Heart, AI-powered imaging technologies from Caristo Diagnostics. Combined with the state-of-the-art Siemens Naeotom Alpha photon-counting CT scanner, this breakthrough allows cardiologists to detect inflammation in blood vessels—an early marker of heart disease—up to 10 years before symptoms

Nearly 70 years ago, grassroots generosity laid the foundation for healthcare in Collier County—a tradition that continues today through Naples Comprehensive Health. From the Mackle brothers’ early vision to the opening of the new Urgent Care at the Pat and Scot Kaufman Healthcare Center, Marco Island’s story is one of progress powered by philanthropy. With

NCH Rooney Heart Institute is pioneering a groundbreaking use of artificial intelligence in cardiac care. By combining two advanced AI systems—CaRi-Plaque and CaRi-Heart—NCH can now detect inflammation and plaque buildup in arteries up to 10 years before a heart attack might occur. This technology, developed by Caristo Diagnostics in Oxford, allows physicians to see heart

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

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