HSS at NCH

04/01/2026

03/19/2026

Mari, daughter of our Director of Nursing, Kate Vitolo, represented HSS at NCH last night at the FGCU Softball game against USF with a dynamite first pitch. 🥎💨

Thank you FGCU Athletics for the opportunity. We love cheering on our Eagles.

03/17/2026

Meet Vicki, one of our wonderful volunteers at HSS at NCH. Vicki has been part of the Naples community for 15 years, spending most of her time here while still enjoying seasons in South Jersey.

A proud grandmother of nine, including two sets of twins, Vicki keeps life vibrant and full. She takes art lessons, plays bridge, runs a canasta group and a book club and recently began volunteering with us at HSS at NCH.

Before retiring, Vicki dedicated more than 25 years to serving as a learning consultant at a charter school, helping students grow and thrive. Her favorite season is spring, and when she’s out on the town you’ll likely find her at her favorite restaurant, Harold’s in Fort Myers.

Vicki brings warmth, curiosity and a love for community to everyone she meets.

Inspired by Vicki? Join our volunteer family and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Learn more about volunteering here: https://bit.ly/3qsoepM

03/16/2026

Community members and Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH staff participated in a event on Wednesday morning in partnership with the Naples Botanical Garden. Lauren Riccardi, Administrative Director of Rehabilitation Services for HSS at NCH, led the group on a brisk walk through the winding garden paths and shared tips for proper movement to support bone health and longevity. Thank you to everyone who joined us. Stay tuned for our next Mission Move event.

03/15/2026

Last weekend’s pickleball tournament at the Bonita Bay Club was a huge success! HSS at NCH was proud to be a sponsor and beneficiary of the fundraiser supporting our Sports Medicine program. We loved cheering from the VIP section and are grateful for the community’s generous support. 🏓💙

03/13/2026

Thank you to Dr. Lehman, who spent time chatting with and answering questions from some of our NCH medical diplomats interested in learning more about HSS at NCH, our minimally invasive hand surgery techniques and ways to prevent injury before it happens. The group enjoyed light bites and received a private tour of the building to see inside the new state-of-the-art facility.

Click this link to schedule an appointment with Dr. Lehman: https://bit.ly/4bmSUPX

03/11/2026

As Seen on NBC2: HSS at NCH Surgeons Use OrthoGrid Technology to Improve Precision in Joint Replacement

In a recent Gulf Coast News story, health reporter Amy Oshier highlights how surgeons at HSS at NCH are using advanced OrthoGrid™ technology to enhance precision during joint replacement surgery. By providing real-time imaging guidance in the operating room, this innovation helps surgeons align implants more accurately and supports better outcomes for patients here in Southwest Florida.

Watch the full story to see how this technology is helping advance orthopedic care in our region.

02/26/2026

Even small weight changes can reduce pressure on your joints. ​

Jeffrey Stimac, MD, an adult reconstruction & joint replacement surgeon at HSS at NCH who specializes in hip & knee issues, shares how it affects hip pain.​

The weight-to-force ratio on the hip joint when walking and climbing stairs.

02/23/2026

Leadership from HSS at NCH was honored on Thursday night during the Women's Basketball game. They got a special visit from Azul and received a signed jersey from the team! The Eagles pulled out a win over the Eastern Kentucky Colonels, 69-63! We are appreciative of our partnership with Athletics programs.

02/18/2026

Stronger muscles = better hip support.​

Jeffrey Stimac, MD, an adult reconstruction & joint replacement surgeon at HSS at NCH who specializes in hip & knee conditions, explains why strength training is key to managing hip arthritis.​

Dr. Stimac outlines how strength training helps stabilize the joint, reduce pain, and prevent fractures.

02/16/2026

Back pain in young athletes can sometimes be caused by a small stress injury in the lower spine. NCH surgeons are now using a groundbreaking method that pairs robotics with bone grafting to repair these fractures with smaller incisions, less downtime, and faster healing compared to traditional spinal fusion.

Learn more about how HSS at NCH surgeon Dr. Nicholas Clark and Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida surgeon Dr. Robert Palmer are using this innovative technique to help athletes return to sports sooner by reading the full article here.

https://bit.ly/4bSeJbX

Surgeons at NCH are using a new robotic method to treat pars fractures in young athletes, significantly reducing recovery time.

02/12/2026

Join HSS at NCH, with expertise from HSS, the nation’s #1 in orthopedics. Visit our website to see opportunities. HSS is a service of Naples Comprehensive Health.