NCH in the News

NCH (Naples Comprehensive Health) has begun demolishing the Telford Education Center to make way for the Schulze Family Cardiovascular and Stroke Critical Care Center. The $265 million, five-story facility will consolidate advanced heart and stroke care, featuring state-of-the-art technology, private patient rooms, and interventional cath labs. Expected to open in 2027, the center aims to […]

The NCH NICU recently hosted a heartwarming reunion for former patients and their families. The event allowed families to reconnect with the doctors, nurses, and staff who cared for their fragile newborns during their time in the NICU. Dr. Bridget Buzzella, NICU medical director, described the emotional journey from fear and stress to confidence and

Jace Yawnick’s battle against cancer turned into a story of survival and hope. After a persistent cough led to an X-ray, doctors discovered two fluid-filled masses pressing on his heart. Yawnick endured nearly a year of 100-hour chemotherapy sessions every 14 days, determined to one day ring the bell marking the end of his treatment

The ninth annual Sydney’s Santa Ride at NCH brought Christmas joy to children in the hospital, honoring the memory of Sydney, who passed away from leukemia at age seven. Inspired by Sydney’s experience and the generosity of hospital staff who provided toys for young patients, Corporal JJ Snyder and the Collier County Sheriff’s Office began

NCH is expanding cancer services in Southwest Florida through a partnership with Northwestern Medicine to provide world-class treatment close to home. Currently, around 40% of Collier County cancer patients seek care outside the region, a trend NCH CEO Paul Hiltz aims to reverse. “This collaboration and the generous support we’ve received will allow more people

Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) is expanding its oncology services through a new partnership with Northwestern Medicine, one of the nation’s leading cancer facilities. This collaboration, announced on October 28, grants NCH access to Northwestern’s oncology expertise, second-opinion referrals, and advanced clinical trials. NCH CEO Paul Hiltz highlighted that nearly 40% of Collier County cancer patients

NCH’s Proscan Women’s Imaging Center plays a vital role in Breast Cancer Awareness Month by providing advanced imaging technologies for early detection of breast cancer. Dr. Sergio Dromi emphasizes that innovations like 3D mammography and specialized MRIs enhance the accuracy of screenings, allowing for earlier diagnosis and less aggressive treatments. The center’s commitment to empowering

Hurricane or not, medical emergencies do not wait. A Lee County man learned that after being airlifted before Hurricane Helene to get life-or-death treatment at NCH in Naples. “He was having an elective procedure done to his arteries, to his legs and during the process, he was unlucky enough to have a heart attack during