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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

Naples, Florida – Deaths from heart attack have dropped by nearly 90 percent over the past 50 years, but deaths by other heart conditions have increased over the same period. The heart attack survival rate has improved thanks to advances in treatment and intervention, but rising cases of atrial fibrillation and arrhythmias, heart failure and hypertensive heart disease are now the leading causes of death among heart conditions. Likely contributing to these increases, more people in the U.S. have the hear... ... Read More

Naples, Florida, (10/8/2025) – 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 202... ... Read More

Naples, Florida – Physicians Regional has developed an exciting new initiative designed to empower our community to live longer, healthier lives. Enjoy the Ride: Navigating a Longer, Healthier Life is a FREE 12-day, longevity-focused email series launching on Sept. 15. According to the CDC, Americans’ average lifespan is longer than ever – 74.8 years for men and 80 for women. But Americans’ healthspan – how long a person is healthy and free of disease – is decreasing. Baby Boomers are more likely than t... ... Read More

Children are often encouraged to drink milk for strong bones, but after that, bone health is largely ignored until the golden years. However, taking steps to support bone strength is important to provide structural support, protect vital organs and enhance mobility throughout our lives. According to Dr. Brian Cross, orthopedic surgeon, adults reach peak bone mass in their twenties, and maintaining bone density is important to prevent osteoporosis as they age. Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by l... ... Read More

The summer heat is on, and many experts predict that 2025 could surpass 2024 as the hottest year on record in the United States. According to Physicians Regional Emergency Department Physician Dr. Hunter Brown, warmer temperatures often bring more patients to the ER with symptoms of heat-related illnesses. “An increase in outdoor activity is one of the reasons we all enjoy the summer months, but heat waves can create dangerous conditions for anyone spending a prolonged amount of time outside,” said Dr. ... ... Read More

Children are often encouraged to drink milk for strong bones, but after that, bone health is largely ignored until the golden years. However, taking steps to support bone strength is important to provide structural support, protect vital organs and enhance mobility throughout our lives. According to Dr. Brian Cross, Orthopedic Surgeon, adults reach peak bone mass in their twenties, and maintaining bone density is important to prevent osteoporosis as they age. Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by l... ... Read More

When patients come through the doors at Physicians Regional Healthcare System and our clinical care sites, it is our privilege to provide quality, compassionate medical care to help them get well and live healthier. And we are proud to play an important part in the health of Southwest FL and the larger region with a collective impact in 2024 of approximately $393 million. Steadfast in Crisis This year, our entire region was again impacted by hurricanes and our employees and providers were steadfast in k... ... Read More

(Naples, Fla) - For years, minimally invasive, robotic surgery has offered better outcomes and decreased recovery time for patients, and now Physicians Regional Healthcare System is taking that care to the next level, with a sophisticated new robotic system. “I am so excited to work with this new robot,” says General Surgeon Jonas Mansson, M.D., chief of robotics at Physicians Regional Medical Center Pine Ridge. “The new technology allows for my patients to have minimally invasive, general surgery proce... ... Read More

To help address hunger in the community, and to celebrate National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on April 2, Physicians Regional Healthcare System has donated 1,767 jars of peanut butter to St. Matthews House a local food pantry through their second Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive. This year’s event benefited the food bank at St. Matthews House. The health system encouraged community members, as well as its employees, medical staff members, and volunteers to donate the protein packed-food over the last s... ... Read More