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We’re excited to announce that Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) has been honored with two prestigious awards from PRC! NCH was recognized for its Outstanding Culture with the Healthcare Leadership Award, and Carlos Quintero, MD, Chief Physician Integration Officer, received the Physician Leadership Award for his exceptional contributions to healthcare. We’re proud of our team’s dedication to providing outstanding organizational culture, which fosters collaboration, continuous improvement, and a patient-centered approach. The Healthcare Leadership Award for Outstanding Culture highlights NCH’s dedication to creating an environment where healthcare professionals thrive and deliver the highest quality care. Tap the link to read more https://bit.ly/3UxQmHd

NCH welcomes Concierge Physician Elizabeth Hidlebaugh, MD. Dr. Hidlebaugh completed her medical degree at St. George’s University School of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies. She then completed her internal medicine residency at Florida Atlantic University, Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Boca Raton, FL., followed by a fellowship in geriatric medicine from Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC. She is double board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine. Her medical interests include reducing polypharmacy and adverse medication effects, education in the prevention of falls, and osteoporosis. She focuses on establishing clear health goals and preferences, promoting quality of life and functioning, lifestyle modification, diet and exercise, prevention, and screening. To schedule an appointment, call (239) 624-0222 2450 Goodlette Road N, Suite 202 Naples, Florida 34103

On Yom Kippur, NCH wishes all an easy fast, forgiveness, and a year filled with health and happiness.

No power, no problem! ?? We want to give a big shoutout to the Creekside Wound Care and Greentree Outpatient Rehab teams who are powering through to treat our patients- even when the lights are out! Your dedication shines brighter than any power outage and we thank you! #HurricaneMilton

We want to take a moment to thank the Collier County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for their incredible support before, during, and after this storm. Your dedication and hard work kept our hospitals, staff, and community safe. We are truly grateful for all you do! NCH team members Matthew Holliday, Director of Advocacy & Government Relations, Paula DiGrigoli, Director of Impact, Sean LeBlanc, Director of Annual Giving, and Tyler Willison, Enterprise Project Manager, Facility Activation & Tracking, stayed at the EOC before, during, and after the storm to ensure everyone remained safe, resources were properly allocated, and essential services continued to operate throughout and after the storm.

Post Hurricane Milton Update - 2 p.m., Thursday, October 10 ? NCH hospitals are open and fully operational. General visitation at the hospitals has resumed today and elective procedures will resume on Friday, October 11. ? NCH Immediate Care Centers will reopen at 9 a.m., Friday, October 11. ? All NCH Medical Group will reopen at 9 a.m., Friday, October 11 with the exception of the following locations that are still without power: -Medical Boulevard Pulmonary and General Surgery (1726 Medical Boulevard) -Bonita Beach Primary Care, GI and Cardiology (3302 Bonita Beach Road, Suite 170) -Marco Island Primary Care (40 S Heathwood Dr, Bldg B, Suite A) -Executive Park Primary Care (4513 Executive Drive, 2nd Floor) ? *Patients at these locations will be contacted and rescheduled for a later appointment date.

Post Hurricane Milton Update - 10 a.m., Thursday, October 10 Both NCH hospitals weathered the storm with minimal impacts. We have teams surveying each of our other facilities today to determine when they will be safe to resume normal operations. The goal is to be able to reopen as many of our facilities as possible on Friday, October 11 with regular business hours. Visitation - General visitation at the hospitals has resumed today. Elective Procedures - Elective procedures will resume on Friday, October 11. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/gH989aCP or follow us on social media for significant updates.

In the Face of Hurricane Milton, Our NICU Team Stands Strong ?? Even as Hurricane Milton makes its way through our area, our dedicated NICU team is working tirelessly to care for our tiniest and most vulnerable patients. We are so grateful for their bravery, compassion, and expertise as they ensure that every baby continues to receive the best care possible rain or shine. Pictured: Dr. Bridget Buzzella, NCH NICU Medical Director, Cindy Mitchell, Director of Nursing NICU/PICU Peds Pediatric Outpatient Infusion and our resilient NICU nurses.

Our employees are true #HurricaneHeroes! Your unwavering commitment during Hurricane Milton shows the strength and heart of our team. Thank you for stepping up to keep our patients, staff, and community safe. Together, we weather the storm! ????

Our dedicated HR team is at both NCH campuses, checking in staff and ensuring the safety of all employees as Hurricane Milton approaches. Our thoughts are with the community and our neighbors to the north during this time. Stay safe, and know that we’re all in this together.