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 meet the growing demand for cardiac treatment in Southwest Florida.
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- Gulf Coast News covers the facility’s purpose, funding, approval challenges, and expected impact on heart and stroke care in the region.
- WINK News highlights the demolition timeline, facility features, and proactive recruitment of specialists ahead of completion.
- Naples Daily News reports on the demolition kickoff, including remarks from NCH leadership and images of the site transformation.
- Naples Daily News also shares CEO Paul Hiltz’s farewell speech about the Telford Center and its legacy in education and research.
