A controversial Heart and Stroke institute was approved by the City Council on Wednesday.
The, now, Telford Building at the NCH Baker Hospital will soon be torn down to bring extensive cardiac care to Southwest Florida.
“This community is a thriving community,” said Joe Frick, a Neighbor of Baker Hospital.
The community is now notified about the new Cardiovascular Institute coming to Naples.
“With those conditions, time is really of the essence,” said Frick.
Joe Frick lives three blocks away and says this center will save lives.
“Having this center right here in our community where people have quick and efficient access to quality care is really paramount,” said Frick.
For months, controversy has surrounded the proposal but now City leaders are on board.
Hospital leaders tell Fox 4, they worked with the city to compromise on the height of the parking garage and the building. Going from six stories to five stories. However, there is still work to be done.
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