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The Future of Orthopedic Care in Naples

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 […]

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Machine Used During COVID, Saves Lungs of Near-Drowning Victim.

Lewonshe Miller, who was celebrating her 21st birthday in Naples, had a near-death experience when the Jetski she was on flipped due to choppy waves. Subsequently, her lungs filled with saltwater, leading to a life-threatening situation. NCH Dr. Gaston Cudemus described her condition upon arrival at the hospital as severe, requiring the use of an

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New Device Saves Man With Pulmonary Embolism

NCH recently used the FDA-approved FlowTriever device to quickly and effectively remove two life-threatening blood clots from a patient’s pulmonary artery, preventing a potentially fatal pulmonary embolism. The procedure, which took less than 30 minutes, offers a game-changing approach to treating such clots, which can be fatal and often lead to significant blood loss during

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Pelican Marsh Elementary Nurse Saves School Resource Officer After Heart Attack

When Cpl. Robert Reu, Pelican Marsh Elementary school’s longtime School Resource Officer, went into sudden cardiac arrest inside his office, Susan Becker, Pelican Marsh’s School Nurse, jumped into action. Read More > NBC2 News covers the story of how a school community saved the life of one of their own.

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NCH Healthcare System Rebranding for a Modern Image

Officials with NCH unveiled a brand transition last week that announced the nonprofit hospital system in Collier County is now NCH.  Read More > Naples Daily News covers NCH new brand announcement.

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New Implant to Help with Heart Failure

A new device, the Cardiac Contractility Modulator, is implanted just under the skin in the chest and helps people with heart failure, a condition where the heart muscle is weakened. Read More > WINK News covers NCH’s use of the Cardiac Contractility Modulator.

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Collier County School Nurses Train at NCH Simulation Center

More than 60 school nurses and health care officials working inside the Collier County Public School system received training at the Naples Community Hospital’s Simulation Center. The participants received training on how to react to a number of different traumatic, non-frequent injuries that could occur on school property. Read More > NBC2 News covers the

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Exclusiva: mujer cubana sobrevive tras aneurisma cerebral

Una mujer cubana cuenta la historia de cómo sobrevivió a una aneurisma cerebral que casi la mata.  Leer más > Telemundo 49 cubrió la historia.

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NCH’s Simulation Lab Brings Real-world Experience to Healthcare Providers

The NCH Simulation Center, located at the downtown campus’ Baker Hospital, contains state-of-the-art technology aimed at educating NCH staff for any emergency.  Read More > NBC2 News covers the NCH Simulation Center.

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NCH Doctors Warn of Heat Related Illnesses Sweeping Collier County as Temperatures Rise

As the heat rises, tourists and locals are visiting the ER with symptoms of nausea, vomiting, headache, cramps and muscle cramps, all signs of heat exhaustion.  Read More > NBC2 News covers heat exhaustion symptoms and how to protect yourself.

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