Southwest Florida has gone nearly a decade without a transplant program, forcing patients to travel hours to Tampa or Miami for critical care. NCH is changing that by launching the region’s only heart and kidney transplant program, set to begin in September 2027. With plans to expand to lung and liver transplants, this is a game-changer for locals who may now receive life-saving care closer to home.
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