NCH in the News

NCH completes first wireless pacemaker surgery, gives Naples man new lease on life

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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A physical therapist says these are the three bodyweight moves you should do daily to improve your bone health

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

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No matter the changes in health care landscape, focus at NCH unchanged | Opinion

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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6 surprising things that are hurting your back — they may seem minor but can cause irreversible damage

Back pain is one of the most common complaints among adults, and often it’s not caused by a major injury — but by everyday habits. In a recent interview with The New York Post, Dr. Nicholas Clark, orthopedic spine surgeon at HSS at NCH, outlines six subtle yet damaging behaviors that can quietly lead to

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Is ‘adult tummy time’ the secret to fighting tech neck? How it can ease neck and back pain

Adult Tummy Time? It’s more than just a baby move. Morgan Severe, DPT with HSS at NCH, was featured in a New York Post article exploring how this simple posture – lying on your stomach propped on your elbows- can combat “tech neck.” Check out the New York Post article by clicking here

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A New Era Begins: Groundbreaking for R.M. Schulze Family Heart & Stroke Critical Care Center

On Thursday, June 19, NCH celebrated the groundbreaking of the R.M. Schulze Family Heart & Stroke Critical Care Center — the future home of the NCH Rooney Heart Institute and NCH Wingard Stroke Institute. This innovative center will bring together world-class cardiac, vascular, and stroke care under one roof, right here in the heart of

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Ave Maria and NCH Announce Latest Milestone in Enhancing Access to Quality Care

In Southwest Florida, the Ave Maria community is announcing the latest important milestone along the arc of its continuing journey. Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) is collaborating with Barron Collier Companies (BCC) to bring first-rate healthcare to Ave Maria and eastern Collier County. See our recent press coverage below

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