NCH in the News

Neurosurgeon Dr. Mark B. Gerber, MD, known for saving lives at NCH Healthcare, showcases another talent on weekends: metal art. Bonding with his son during the pandemic, they learned welding. Dr. Gerber’s meticulous process, akin to surgery, yields intricate creatures. Notably, “Teddy the Bear,” a massive metal sculpture crafted from hospital equipment, stood out. It […]

NCH Healthcare System introduces Sensora EKO, an AI-based stethoscope, projected to enhance heart condition identification. James Kurnik, a beneficiary of the technology, hails it as a significant medical leap. The device, analyzing heart rhythms, uploads data to an iPad during regular checkups within 2 minutes. Dr. Bryan C. Murphey highlights successful pilot screening of 1,000

The City Council’s approval of a controversial Heart and Stroke institute signals a significant development for downtown Naples. Plans involve replacing the Telford Building at NCH Baker Hospital to expand cardiac care services in Southwest Florida. Despite initial skepticism, residents like Joe Frick believe the institute will be crucial for saving lives in the thriving

NCH’s downtown Baker Hospital will host a new 189,000-square-foot heart center, approved by the city council after nearly three years of discussions. Concerns about the facility’s height and parking garage were addressed, with NCH agreeing to lower the garage by 10 feet. With stroke and heart attack being leading causes of death, CEO Paul Hiltz

NCH secured Naples City Council’s approval for a $200 million heart and stroke institute plan after years of hurdles. The decision, hailed as historic by NCH’s president, marks a significant milestone for healthcare in Collier. Modifications were made to the plans, including reducing building and parking garage heights, reflecting compromise. Despite the need to raise

The Naples Planning Advisory Board approved all phases of the NCH Cardiac Institute after a nearly 10-hour meeting. The five-story facility promises advanced heart and stroke care, self-funded through philanthropy and healthcare system resources. Proponents stress the institute’s vital role in community health, supported by data indicating its strategic location. The approval comes with conditions,

The Planning Advisory Board voted in favor of a proposed $200-million heart and stroke center next to NCH Baker Hospital in Naples after a lengthy meeting. The decision came with conditions, including a recommendation to limit the height of a new parking garage. The project now awaits a final decision from the city council, with

NCH recently broke ground on an 80,000-square-foot in-patient and outpatient center for orthopedic surgery in SWFL, addressing concerns about access to care in the region. The center, called HSS at NCH and run by Dr. David Helfet, is a partnership with the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) based in New York. This collaboration aims to

NCH recently used the FDA-approved FlowTriever device to quickly and effectively remove two life-threatening blood clots from a patient’s pulmonary artery, preventing a potentially fatal pulmonary embolism. The procedure, which took less than 30 minutes, offers a game-changing approach to treating such clots, which can be fatal and often lead to significant blood loss during