NCH engage

Connecting our community to better health through education, partnership, and impactful engagement — your central hub for everything NCH.

Find an expert

Request a speaker or specialist

Browse NCH’s roster of physicians, surgeons, and leaders — then request them for your next event, panel, or presentation by filling out the Engagement Request Form below. 

AbuAwad Mazen
Mazen AbuAwad, MD

Executive Director, Wingard Stroke Institute, NCH

Stroke
Key Expertise

Interventional radiology, stroke intervention, endovascular therapy, vascular diagnostics, clinical research & patient education

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David Backstein, MD

Medical Director, HSS at NCH

Orthopedics
Key Expertise

Complex joint replacement, hip & knee arthroplasty, lower extremity reconstruction, orthopedic surgical education, clinical research

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Justin Blohm

Vice President, HSS at NCH

Leadership
Key Expertise

Musculoskeletal service line leadership, orthopedic operations, HSS partnership development, ambulatory surgery, healthcare administration

Betsy Brothers HS
Betsy Brothers, MD

OB/GYN Department Chair & Chief Medical Officer, NCH

Women’s Health
Key Expertise

High-risk obstetrics, gynecology, bioidentical hormones, women’s health leadership, Van Domelen Pavilion development

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Nicholas Clark, MD

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeon, HSS at NCH

Orthopedics
Key Expertise

Minimally invasive spine surgery, motion preserving spine surgery, cervical & lumbar disorders, thoracic spine, patient-centered surgical care

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Robert Cubeddu, MD

President, NCH Rooney Heart Institute

Cardiology
Key Expertise

Interventional & structural cardiology, transcatheter valve procedures, TAVR, Watchman & PFO closure, congenital heart conditions

Request an expert

Engagement Request Form

Let's work together

Whether you are looking for an expert speaker on a topic, have interest in touring a facility, or are requesting we attend your upcoming community event, we look forward to working with you!

Partner with us

Building a healthier SWFL — together

NCH is proud to collaborate with organizations across Southwest Florida. We believe our greatest impact happens when we work alongside others who share our mission of helping everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. 

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American Heart Association

Through a partnership with the American Heart Association, NCH brings expert physicians to share vital heart health tips with underserved communities across Southwest Florida. These educational sessions empower residents to take control of their cardiovascular health and make lasting, positive changes in their lives.

Cardiology
Heart
Health Education
Stroke

Arthrex

NCH partners with Arthrex to bring advanced surgical technology and innovative procedures to Southwest Florida patients. Together, we enhance patient care through cutting-edge imaging systems and collaborate on community initiatives that promote health and wellness throughout our region.

Wellness
Medical
Community
Longevity

Florida Everblades Hockey Team

HSS at NCH and NCH physicians are the sole providers of medical care for the Florida Everblades Hockey Team, and partner together to cheer on our players. #GoBlades!

Athletics
Orthopedics
Community
Access to Care

Florida Gulf Coast University

NCH partners with FGCU to support athletics and community engagement. Through exclusive experiences, sponsorships, and specialized orthopedic care with HSS at NCH, we connect with fans and students, and the broader community in meaningful ways.

Sports
Orthopedics
Athletics
Academic
Environmental
Community
Longevity

Moorings Park

NCH partners with Moorings Park to support resident wellness through education and engagement. Our physicians and experts share health insights, tips, and guidance to empower residents to live healthier, more informed lives.

Community Engagement
Longevity

Naples Botanical Garden

In partnership with Naples Botanical Gardens, NCH engages employees and the community through experiences that celebrate nature, wellness, and collection. Our Mission Move events offer a chance to stay active and enjoy the gardens.

Longevity
Wellness
Nature
Environment
Community

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital

NCH and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital partner together to advance pediatric care and community health services. Together, we collaborate on programs and initiatives that support children’s wellness, access to care, and healthier futures for families.

Pediatrics
Health Education

The Naples Players

NCH partners with The Naples Players through a program called “ArtRx” to enrich patient experiences through the arts. Together, we create programs that inspire healing, creativity, and connection for those in our care. TNP also provides actors to assist with real-life simulations in conjunction with the NCH Simulation Center.

Patient Experience
Healing
Art

NCH Wingard Stroke Institute: Stroke Warriors Survivor Group

The NCH Stroke Warriors Program is a support group for stroke survivors and caregivers, sponsored by the Rehabilitation Neurology Team. These quarterly meetings offer an opportunity for peer-to-peer engagement, advice from experts and survivors, and resources for stroke prevention & post-stroke recovery.

Heart
Cardiology
Stroke
Prevention

Sign up here to join the next meeting: RSVP

Apply for funding

NCH is proud to sponsor impactful initiatives in our community. Grant requests are reviewed annually by our Executive Team. Submit your grant request below.

Application window

May 1 – June 30

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September 1

Payments sent after

October 1

COMMUNITY GRANTS

Grant Request Form

Explore events

Upcoming community events

Join us at NCH-hosted and community events across Southwest Florida. For questions about a specific event, contact events@nchmd.org.

May
3

Mission Move x Nurses Week 2026 – NCH Employees Only
11190 Health Park Blvd Building 2, Naples, FL 34110

NCH Hosted
May
7

NCH Stroke Warriors – Stroke Survivor Group
NCH North Hospital, 11190 Health Park Blvd, Naples, FL 34110

NCH Hosted
August
6

NCH x HEAL – Hands-On Human Trafficking Course
NCH Business Center – Naples Business Center, 1100 Immokalee Rd, Naples, FL 34110

NCH Hosted

Have a community event to share?

Submit your public event and our team will review and add it to this list within the first week of each month. All submissions must be open to the public and aligned with NCH’s mission.

About us

Meet the NCHengage team

Our Ambassadors are department champions across NCH — here to help you navigate partnerships, events, and expert requests.

NCHengage Ambassadors

Each Ambassador is a recognized champion in their service line, ready to help you find the right program, expert, or event. Full profiles and the Ambassador Program details are coming soon.

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