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State Senate President Kathleen Passidomo Donates Blood in Naples Amid Critical Shortage

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State Senate President Kathleen Passidomo and her staff donated blood at the Community Blood Center in Naples to raise awareness about the importance of blood donations. This effort follows a recent cyber attack on the OneBlood network, causing a statewide blood shortage. Passidomo emphasized the urgency, stating, “The fact that there is a lack of […]

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NCH Receives Grant Through the American Rescue Plan

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Thanks to Collier County Community & Human Services Division and the U.S. Department of the Treasury, NCH received a grant through the American Rescue Plan to reimburse NCH for expenses related to treating patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the pandemic, NCH, like many health care providers, experienced significantly higher costs related to staffing. The

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Fort Myers man battling cancer shares journey on Instagram

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Jace Yawnick, a 25-year-old battling Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, turned to social media, notably Instagram, to chronicle his journey and offer encouragement to individuals nationwide. Initially misdiagnosed, he began sharing day-in-the-life videos on @JaceBeatsCancer after discovering three masses around his heart. Despite facing chemotherapy treatments at NCH Baker Hospital Downtown, he remains committed to his mantra of

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‘No Pulse’: An MD’s First Night Off in 2 Weeks Turns Grave

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In the midst of a well-deserved night off, Dr. Jose Valle Giler found himself thrust into a life-or-death situation at a Naples bar. Responding to a call for medical assistance, he discovered a man in cardiac arrest, amidst dim lights and booming music. Despite the challenging environment, Dr. Valle Giler commenced CPR and utilized a

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NCH Neurosurgeon brings “Teddy the Bear” to life with Metal, for pediatric care

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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

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NCH announces it will use AI-based stethoscopes

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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

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THE FINAL DECISION IS IN: NCH Cardiac Institute brings controversy to downtown.

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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

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Naples City Council approves $200M NCH expansion

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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

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City Council approves NCH Heart and Stroke Institute

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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

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