NCH recently broke ground on an 80,000-square-foot in-patient and outpatient center for orthopedic surgery in SWFL, addressing concerns about access to care in the region. The center, called HSS at NCH and run by Dr. David Helfet, is a partnership with the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) based in New York. This collaboration aims to provide established and cutting-edge care, particularly in trauma, sports injuries, and war-related wounds. The focus is on quality treatment, with examples like minimally invasive knee replacements that allow patients to go home the same day. The plan includes hiring a dozen surgeons by 2025, emphasizing a commitment to building careers and legacies in the community. Read More >
WINK News covers NCH’s partnership with HSS.