NCH Florida

08/02/2025

Chronic neck and upper back pain? It might be time to strengthen the often-neglected lower traps.

Eric Mancini, MD, a sports medicine surgeon with HSS at NCH in Naples, FL, explains in Men's Fitness how targeting your lower trapezius muscles can help reduce pain, improve posture, and prevent long-term issues, especially for men over 40.

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The pain is preventable—if you perform the correct exercises for them.

08/01/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Adam Frank, the NCH Rooney Heart Institute, and NCH Research Institute teams for their participation in the COSIRA-II study, a groundbreaking clinical trial evaluating a novel treatment for patients with refractory angina.

This achievement underscores our commitment to advancing cardiovascular care and bringing innovative research to the communities we serve. We’re proud to contribute to a study that has the potential to improve the quality of life for patients with limited treatment options.

Learn more about the NCH Research Institute: https://bit.ly/3U7jhkB

07/31/2025

Peak hurricane season is just around the corner — now is the time to prepare.

At NCH, we’re ready to care for our community no matter the storm.

Make sure your family is prepared to:

✔️ Review your emergency plan
✔️ Refill medications
✔️ Charge medical devices
✔️ Keep important documents safe
✔️ Stay safe, stay informed, and remember we’re here for you

07/30/2025

07/30/2025

For 40 years, NCH Marco Urgent Care has been treating residents and visitors for minor emergencies, illnesses, and minor injuries.

Our urgent care is staffed by board-certified physicians and licensed clinical professionals. We are open 7 days a week from 8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Walk-ins welcome, no appointment necessary.

07/30/2025

Thank you, DeVoe Subaru of Naples and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for delivering 80 blankets for our patients undergoing cancer treatment as part of the Subaru Loves to Care® initiative.

These blankets will provide warmth and support for our patients during treatment. Thank you for your kindness and generosity!

07/29/2025

The NCH Healthcare System's Community Blood Center supplies hospitals in Collier County with life-saving blood products. Blood donations are accepted in several locations.

07/28/2025

Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) has once again been nationally recognized for excellence in stroke care, earning the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s (AHA/ASA) 2025 Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award, with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus - Advanced Therapy, and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll. These distinctions highlight NCH’s unwavering commitment to following the latest, evidence-based treatment guidelines proven to improve outcomes for patients experiencing stroke.

“Stroke care demands speed, precision, and expertise,” said Mazen AbuAwad, MD, the John and Susan Morrison Endowed Chair and Executive Director of the NCH Wingard Stroke Institute. “These awards affirm the dedication of our physicians, nurses, and entire care team who work tirelessly to deliver lifesaving interventions and help patients achieve the best possible outcomes. It also reinforces the trust our community places in NCH as the region’s premier destination for stroke treatment.”

Read more: https://bit.ly/45ah90C

07/26/2025

Welcoming future healthcare leaders!

We're proud to partner with The Immokalee Foundation, whose amazing students are currently interning and shadowing our clinical staff. These bright future professionals are gaining hands-on experience and insight into the world of healthcare.

A heartfelt thank you to James and Marillyn Hewson, who made this invaluable opportunity possible. Your support is helping shape the next generation of caregivers and innovators in our community.

07/26/2025

Hot weather is here, and that means it’s more important than ever to take care of yourself and others! 🥵

Here are a few quick tips to stay hydrated and safe during the heat:

07/25/2025

Please join us in congratulating our recent CARING Award recipient, Joan F., CT, 5N Downtown Baker Campus

CARING is an acronym that stands for Celebrating And Recognizing Individuals Giving their best, and recognizes extraordinary technicians and technologists who make a difference in the lives of NCH patients.

To share your story and to nominate an NCH tech for the CARING award, click here: https://bit.ly/4kUqTTl

Way to go, Joan!

07/23/2025

HSS at NCH welcomes James Kinderknecht, MD, a Non-Operative Sports Medicine physician.

Dr. Kinderknecht has been the program director of the sports medicine fellowship at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City and previously at the University of Missouri.

His career has included being a team physician, most recently for the New York Giants football team and previously with the University of Missouri, St. John’s University, and the New York Mets.

At Hospital for Special Surgery, he was the founder and co-medical director of the HSS Sports Safety program with an emphasis on injury prevention programs, as well as the medical director for the HSS New York Public School Athletic League Program that provided medical coverage for several inner-city high schools.

Dr. Kinderknecht has an interest and expertise in the care of athletes of all ages.

To schedule an appointment, call (239) 624-1700
11190 Health Park Blvd., Building 2, Naples, FL