Newsroom

Address Social Isolation and Loneliness to Improve Health and Well-Being Naples, Florida – Within the first few months of 2026, most people have made and broken at least one New Year’s resolution. More often than not, those resolutions involve health improvement. However, one step that every individual can take to improve their health and prevent chronic disease doesn’t involve diet, exercise or major lifestyle changes. Research indicates that maintaining positive social connections can help people live... ... Read More

What to know about the most common gynecologic surgery Naples, Florida – Deeply personal, a hysterectomy, or surgery to remove a woman’s uterus, is the most common gynecologic surgery in the U.S. Approximately 1/3 of all women will have one by age 60. Removal of the uterus ends a woman’s ability to carry a pregnancy but can also bring much-needed relief from bleeding, pain and discomfort of women’s health conditions. The most common reason for the surgery is treatment of uterine fibroids, but it is also... ... Read More

Naples, Florida – Your heart is one of the most important organs as it continually pumps oxygen and nutrient-rich blood around your body and any disruption can be life threatening. Blood flow blockages within the heart are the cause of heart attacks, and knowing five key symptoms can help you take quick action to save your life or someone else’s in an emergency. Chest pain or discomfort, especially in the center or on the left side of the chest, is a sign that blood flow to the heart is being limited an... ... Read More

Naples, Florida - Physicians Regional Healthcare System has named Justin Serrano as the new chief executive officer of its Collier Boulevard campus, effective April 13th. Serrano brings more than a decade of healthcare experience to the position. Serrano was most recently chief executive officer of Crestwood Medical Center in Huntsville, AL. During his tenure there, Justin led several initiatives that strengthened the hospital’s growth, access to care and quality outcomes. Under his leadership, the orga... ... Read More

Naples, Florida, (3/9/26) – Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in the U.S. and the statistics on the rates by age have surprised the medical community. Between 2012 and 2021, more colorectal cancer cases have been identified in adults under 50 each year while the rates for adults 50 and older have been going down over the same period. The American Cancer Society estimates about 107,320 new cases of colon cancer and 46,950 new cases of rectal cancer will be found in 2025. ... ... Read More

Naples, Florida 12/9/25 – When health emergencies happen, patients and their family members often turn to the emergency department for prompt medical attention. With thousands of patient encounters in the ER annually, Physicians Regional not only delivers medically necessary, life-saving patient care, it prioritizes short wait times, with a goal to connect every patient with a medical professional for timely assessment and treatment. ER wait times can be an indicator of hospital efficiency and patient e... ... Read More

Naples, Florida, 11/12/25 – Clotting of our blood supports recovery from injury, but when blood clots are in the body and don’t break up or dissolve as they should, they can block the flow of blood with serious consequences. On average, one person in the U.S. dies from a clot-caused death every six seconds. Vascular surgeon Argyrios Tzilinis, M.D., says everyone is at risk for clots, regardless of age or gender. Pregnancy, treatment for cancer, having a major surgery or hospitalization for several days ... ... Read More

Naples, Florida, (11/11/25) – Physicians Regional recently wrapped up its “Enjoy the Ride: Navigating a Longer, Healthier Life” email campaign, which included the importance of prevention and addressing other medical needs for overall health and longevity. If you’re one of the millions of Americans who procrastinate when it comes to preventive health screenings and elective medical procedures, now is the time to get it scheduled and checked off the list before the end of the year. From colon cancer scre... ... Read More

The last few months of the year are often spent enjoying cooler weather, watching football and preparing for the holidays. This is also a great time to review your health plan to determine whether you’ve met or are close to meeting your insurance deductible. If you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), it’s time to check the balance for the remainder of the year. Scheduling elective procedures and preventive screenings before the end of the year can help to maximize your healthcare dollars. Most insur... ... Read More

Naples, FL- (Sep. 29, 2025) Four physicians on the medical staff at Physicians Regional Medical Center have been named among America’s Leading Doctors, a list compiled annually by Newsweek magazine. The list identifies 2,845 physicians, representing 15 specialties, from among the more than one million doctors practicing in the U.S. It is based on analysis of Medicare and commercial insurance claims, an online survey of medical professionals, peer quality-of-care assessments, and verification of board ce... ... Read More