Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH

This Thanksgiving, we are grateful for the heart, dedication, and compassion of doctors, nurses, our teams and volunteers. Your compassion and commitment to our patients and community make a difference every single day. Today, and every day, we give thanks for you!

Big names. Bold ideas. Breakthroughs in cardiovascular care. Primary care physicians, first responders, fellows, residents - this event is for you! Join Dr. Robert Cubeddu, Dr. Sunil Mankad, and leading experts at the 5th Annual NCH Cardiovascular Summit to gain insights that will transform patient care. Secure your spot: RHICardioSummit.com

This week, the NCH Baker Emergency Department held a special cake celebration to recognize NCH Baker Hospital for achieving the ACC Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI Accreditation! Just one year ago, our Baker campus formed a dynamic team of experts, led by Quality Nurse Specialist Traci Corsones, MSN, RN, to begin a rigorous application process. Together, they developed and streamlined evidence-based cardiac protocols, enhanced care coordination, and ultimately improved outcomes for community members experiencing cardiac events.

NCH Volunteer of the Year and NICU volunteer, Shelia Smith Davis, is celebrating her birthday in the most meaningful way, by donating Nothing Bundt Cakes for the children and team in our Pediatric Unit and Pediatric ER.  She also generously donated two beautiful interactive Christmas trees for our pediatric patients to enjoy in the Pediatric Critical Care Unit, the Pediatrics Department, and the Pediatric Emergency Room, adding even more warmth and joy to the spaces our pediatric patients and their families visit each day. Her thoughtful generosity is a heartfelt reminder of the impact one person can make, and a beautiful way to honor the incredible team that cares for our children every day. Thank you, Shelia, for spreading joy and celebrating your birthday by lifting the spirits of our patients and staff.

🎉 Now Open! This week we proudly celebrated the ribbon cutting for our new Marco Island Urgent Care. The new, 25,000-square-foot facility is comprised of two floors. The first floor is the new Marco Urgent Care Center and features 12 private exam rooms, one private triage/patient intake room, new equipment including CT and X-ray, and a covered ambulance entrance. The second floor has physicians’ services. A heartfelt thank you to Steve and Barbara Slaggie, Pat and Scot Kaufman, and our generous donors for their incredible support. Your commitment to advancing care in our community makes a lasting impact.

The Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) Baker Emergency Department has earned Level II Silver Accreditation as a Geriatric Emergency Department from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), making it one of only three emergency departments in Florida to achieve this distinction. No emergency department in the state currently holds Level I Gold accreditation. The recognition through ACEP’s Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA) program reflects NCH’s commitment to providing evidence-based, age-friendly care tailored to the needs of older adults. The Silver Level designation recognizes emergency departments that have integrated senior care practices into daily operations and demonstrated leadership in advancing geriatric emergency medicine. “Earning this accreditation underscores our dedication to ensuring older adults receive safe, compassionate, and specialized care,” said Caitlin George, Administrative Director of Emergency Services for NCH. “Our teams have worked diligently to make our emergency departments more responsive to the needs of seniors and this recognition reflects that effort to enhance the emergency experience for older adults.” Tap the 🔗 in comments.

Happy Nurse Practitioner Week! Join us in recognizing the incredible nurse practitioners who lead with skill, kindness, and dedication. Thank you for the compassionate and expert care you provide our patients and families.

Join Our Labor & Delivery Team at The NCH BirthPlace! We’re growing and looking for compassionate, dedicated professionals to help us continue delivering exceptional care to mothers, babies, and families in our community. Current Opportunities Include: 👩⚕️ Seasonal RN 👩⚕️ Full-Time RN 🗂️ Unit Secretary If you’re passionate about supporting families through one of life’s most meaningful moments, we’d love to meet you. Links to apply are in the comments.

Care that inspires. Stories that matter. From patients to physicians to nurses, discover why people across Southwest Florida trust and choose NCH. Watch the stories by clicking the link in the comments.

This Veterans Day, we’re proud to share how NCH Rooney Heart Institute cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Brian Solomon, in collaboration with Arthrex, helped save a local veteran’s life through an innovative heart procedure performed right here at NCH. We’re honored to care for those who have served our country — and grateful for our collaborations that bring world-class innovation to our community.