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NCH Baker and Bonita emergency departments earn state award
Naples Comprehensive Health’s Baker Hospital Emergency Department and Bonita Emergency Department have each received the prestigious 2026 Lantern Award from the Emergency Nurses Association, recognizing exceptional performance and innovation in emergency nursing and patient care. NCH’s Emergency Departments are two of only 18 in the state to hold this designation.
Naples Daily News
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NCH modernizes emergency care for older patients in Naples with silver-level geriatric accreditation
NAPLES, Fla. — Naples Comprehensive Health's geriatric emergency department has earned a silver-level accreditation from the American College of Emergency Physicians, highlighting its efforts to modernize care for older patients. Dr. Shawn Patterson, emergency medicine specialist at NCH, described the growing need for tailored care in emergency rooms. "There...
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Florida medical center opens outpatient robotic surgery center
Naples (Fla.) Comprehensive Health has opened the NCH Robotic Surgery Institute, an outpatient surgery center for minimally invasive robotic procedures. Independent community physicians and NCH-employed surgeons will work in the shared environment, and support procedures across specialties including general surgery, urology and vascular surgery, according to an Aug. 3 news release from NCH.
gulfshorebusiness.com
NCH opens robotic surgery institute in Naples outpatient hub
Naples Comprehensive Health opened the NCH Robotic Surgery Institute, a dedicated outpatient center designed to expand access to minimally invasive robotic procedures in Southwest Florida. Located in the NCH Medical Plaza adjacent to NCH Baker Hospital, the institute is equipped with the latest da Vinci 5 and da Vinci Single...
The Daily Sun
Carr earns 'Quality & Patient Safety' award
ENGLEWOOD — A doctor and administrator with HCA Florida Englewood Hospital and HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital has received an award for her leadership, commitment to advancing healthcare quality along with patient safety and clinical excellence.
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Executive Home Care of Fort Myers honors outstanding dementia caregiver during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month
In recognition of Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, Executive Home Care of Fort Myers has honored caregiver Chatanaelle Philippe with the Loved01 Cares “Live Like a Legend” Caregiver Recognition Initiative for her exceptional compassion and commitment to individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
lifeinnaples.net
NCH First in SE U.S. to Perform Single-Port Robotic Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
NCH First in Southeastern U.S. to Perform Single-Port Robotic Abdominal Wall Reconstruction for Complex Hernia Repair. NCH has successfully performed the first single-port robotic abdominal wall reconstruction in Florida and the Southeastern United States, marking another advancement in minimally invasive surgery available to patients here in Southwest Florida. The procedure...
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NCH Earns Multiple American Heart Association Quality Achievement Awards
NCH Earns Multiple American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Quality Achievement Awards. Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) has once again earned national recognition from the American Heart Association (AHA) for delivering exceptional, evidence-based stroke care, receiving multiple 2026 Get With The Guidelines® Stroke quality achievement awards for both of its hospitals. NCH Downtown Naples Hospital received: Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus, Advanced Therapy and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll. NCH North Hospital received: NNH: Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.
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Sarasota Memorial Hospital Will Open Third Branch, First North Port Hospital
In response to rapid growth in North Port and Sarasota County, Sarasota Memorial Hospital (SMH) is expanding to a North Port hospital, projected to open in late 2028. “As the population in North Port grew, we knew we needed to build a hospital there,” says Jeffrey Wesner, President of SMH-North Port.
floridaweekly.com
Precision Healthcare Specialists adds endocrinology services in Lee, Charlotte counties
Three experienced endocrinologists have joined Precision Healthcare Specialists as the multidisciplinary practice expands its offerings to include additional clinical specialties. Drs. Athan Drimoussis, Shayhira Suazo Herrera and Arelis Madera provide a range of endocrinology services to patients from medical offices in Fort Myers and Port Charlotte. Endocrinology focuses on the...
lifeinnaples.net
NCH Recruits Nationally Recognized Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist
NCH Recruits Nationally Recognized Heart Failure and Transplant. Cardiologist to Join Comprehensive Heart Transplant Program. NCH is pleased to announce that Rafael Garcia-Cortes, MD, MPHS, a nationally recognized advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologist, will join the NCH Rooney Heart Institute in mid-July as Medical Director of the Heart Transplant Program, marking another major milestone in NCH’s vision to bring world-class cardiovascular care to Southwest Florida.
The News-Press
How fit is Cape Coral? New ranking out for America's Fittest Cities
Cycling. Pickleball. Running. Paddling. Walking. Golf. Take your pick. There are numerous options for people who live in or visit Cape Coral to stay fit throughout the year. And it's what helps put Cape Coral on America's fittest cities list for 2026, although the SW Florida city considered one of the fast-growing locations in the U.S. is in the lower half of the rankings. This is according to the Fittest Cities in America rankings just released by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) fitness index and the Elevance Health Foundation. According to a press release, for 19 years, the Elevance Health Foundation has partnered with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) to deliver this vital resource to help advance healthier communities. The Fitness Index has become a trusted and influential tool, helping communities understand the physical, behavioral, and social drivers of health, including access to food, care, and safe environments, while equipping advocates and city leaders with the data and insights needed to inspire meaningful change. What is the ACSM fitness index? The Fitness Index evaluates the 100 largest cities in the United States to understand how communityenvironments support active living and overall health. The Index combines measures
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HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital Awarded Primary Stroke Certification from Joint Commission
July 20, 2026 – HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital has earned Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Primary Stroke Certification. HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital underwent a rigorous, onsite review on June 26, 2026. During the visit, a Joint Commission...
gulfshorebusiness.com
Naples area osteopathic medical school breaks ground
A ceremonial groundbreaking July 16 marked the start of construction on what will be the first medical school in Southwest Florida, a milestone healthcare leaders hope will help alleviate the region’s physician shortage. The proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine in Collier County broke ground on nearly 5 acres at...