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 […]
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NCH is the first hospital in Florida to introduce the Aliya System, an innovative pulsed electric field technology that destroys tumors using energy bursts rather than heat or cold. This groundbreaking treatment offers a safer alternative, particularly for tumors near sensitive tissues, and is already being used for lung cancer patients with multiple tumors. As
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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
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The Rooney Heart Institute at NCH is the first in Florida to offer a groundbreaking solution for patients experiencing in-stent restenosis, a condition where scar tissue or plaque causes previously placed stents to narrow again, leading to recurring symptoms. After enduring multiple procedures and persistent issues, patient Richard Parent found relief with a new drug-coated
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Telemundo 49 presentó al Dr. Roberto Cubeddu para su serie del Mes de la Herencia Hispana. Leer mas > Telemundo cubre al Dr. Roberto Cubeddu en la serie de la Herencia Hispana.
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Ross Varacelli, a healthy father of four, was suddenly struck by Guillain-Barré syndrome, leaving him paralyzed and dependent on breathing and feeding tubes. The rare condition, often triggered by an overactive immune response after an infection, caused his rapid deterioration. While his brain remains unaffected, his recovery will be long, requiring extensive rehabilitation. His family
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