John Morrison Appointed to Naples Comprehensive Health Board of Trustees

Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) is proud to announce the appointment of John Morrison to its esteemed Board of Trustees, effective immediately. A respected leader with deep experience in business strategy and community engagement, Morrison brings a wealth of knowledge and a strong commitment to advancing healthcare excellence in Southwest Florida.

John Morrison, (FEATURED PHOTO) a longtime resident of Naples, is well known for his transformative leadership in both the financial services and healthcare sectors. Morrison brings deep governance expertise to NCH, having served on the boards of the University of Minnesota and the University of St. Thomas. He served as Chairman and CEO of Allina Health, one of the largest healthcare systems in Minnesota, where he led major organizational reforms and helped shape the future of integrated care delivery. His philanthropic contributions have been equally impactful. Together with his wife Susan, Morrison established the Morrison Family College of Health and the Susan S. Morrison School of Nursing at the University of St. Thomas, supporting the education of future nurses, public health leaders, and healthcare professionals.

Morrison previously served on the NCH Board and has been a steadfast advocate for advancing healthcare in the region. Together with his wife, the Morrisons have been generous donors to NCH, notably establishing the John and Susan Morrison Endowed Chair for the Wingard Stroke Institute. Their visionary support has contributed to NCH becoming the only comprehensive stroke center
accredited by the Joint Commission in Southwest Florida, significantly improving outcomes and offering innovative procedures to improve rehabilitation for stroke patients.

Paul Hiltz, President/CEO, FACHE

“We are thrilled to welcome John Morrison to the Board,” said Paul Hiltz, President and CEO of NCH. “His business acumen, passion for healthcare innovation, and deep roots in our community make him an outstanding addition as we continue to transform healthcare in Southwest Florida.”

NCH has been undergoing a significant transformation in recent years, with a focus on expanding services, advancing medical technology, and reinforcing its commitment to quality patient care. The addition of Morrison to the Board comes at a pivotal time, as the organization works to meet the growing needs of the region while maintaining its status as a national healthcare leader.

“I’ve spent much of my life working to improve healthcare systems, from leading Allina Health to supporting academic institutions that train the next generation of caregivers,” said Morrison. “Joining the NCH Board is a continuation of that journey. Susan and I believe deeply in the power of community-based healthcare to transform lives, and we’ve seen firsthand how NCH is doing just that. We’re proud to support its mission and look forward to helping guide its next chapter of innovation and excellence.”

The NCH Board of Trustees is composed of distinguished professionals and community leaders who provide strategic oversight and guidance to the healthcare system. Morrison’s appointment reflects NCH’s ongoing commitment to excellence in governance and community engagement.

ABOUT NCH
NCH (Naples Comprehensive Health) is an Advanced Community Healthcare System™ serving Southwest Florida with premier routine, critical, and specialty care. NCH, a locally governed non-profit, is recognized as one of Healthgrades America’s Top 50 Hospitals which puts it in the top 1% in the nation for clinical excellence, in addition to being named a Top 50 Hospital for Surgical Care. The system is more than just two hospitals (referred to as the NCH Baker Hospital and NCH North Hospital) with a total of 713 beds – NCH is an alliance of over 750 physicians and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida and is the region’s only Joint Commission accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center. NCH cardiac care is ranked top three in the state by Healthgrades. NCH collaborates with the Hospital for Special Surgery for orthopedics, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital for pediatrics, and ProScan Imaging for radiology services, ensuring top-tier medical care is available in Southwest Florida. With the largest provider network, urgent/immediate care centers, diagnostic facilities, and two hospitals, NCH is always advancing the quality of care near you. For more information, visit www.NCHmd.org.