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Investigator Information

…Review (.doc) UPIRSO (Unanticipated Problems Involving Risk to Subject or Others) (.doc) Amendment (.doc) Termination (.docx) Authorization for Investigational/Research Claims (.doc) Principal Investigator Responsibilities (.pdf) HIPAA General Research Information (.pdf)…

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Clinical Trials FAQs

What is research? Because the agencies’ roles are different, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) have different definitions of research. DHHS has…

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NCH Foundation

…exhausted. Nursing Education and Scholarship Programs Scholarship programs help nurses seeking advanced degrees, specialty certifications, professional development and new skills to advance patient care. Nursing Research Fellowship Research fellowships provide…

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Privacy Policy

…reviewed the research proposal, established protocols to ensure the privacy of the requested information, and approved the research. To Avert a Serious Threat to Health or Safety. NCH may use…

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Clinical Trials

…IRB is a multidisciplinary team of medical professionals and community members that review all applicable research performed at the hospital from the perspective of human subjects protection. Our mission is…

Conditions & Services

Hospice & Palliative Care

Hospice & Palliative Care Hospice begins when a terminally ill patient chooses care options focused on comfort and symptom relief rather than on a cure. Quality of life and psychosocial…

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Primary Care

Primary Care Finding the right primary care physician (PCP) is important for you to stay in good health. Developing a long-term relationship with an NCH doctor you can trust is…

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Bariatric Surgery

…and keep it off—making it a reliable, long-term solution. Reduced Risk of Disease Obesity can be a risk factor in other diseases such as Type 2 diabetes, stroke, high blood…

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Physician Resources

…for a specific article or would like the librarian to conduct a literature search, please email your request to library@nch.org. Library Services Article retrieval Database instruction Literature searches Research assistance…

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Careers

…salary Option to purchase life insurance for spouse and/or dependent Disability Insurance Short-term disability insurance is provided at no cost to employees with an option to purchase supplemental coverage Long-term…

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Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

…make long-term lifestyle, exercise and diet modifications after experiencing a cardiac event. Our Services Medical evaluation Supervised exercise Modification of cardiac risk factors Education Individual and group counseling Behavior modification…

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Cancer Screening Services

Detecting cancer early – when it is most treatable with the least invasive measures – is key to every individual’s long-term health and well-being. Thankfully, there are a variety of…

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Nursing Annual Report 2019

…Program®. The program is considered the gold standard for recognition of nursing excellence. Research indicates that Magnet hospitals have better clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction, as well as a higher…

News & Media

Happy mom, happy ‘birth’ day to baby

…second baby would get his start. When she toured Northwest Community Hospital (NCH), the search for the perfect hospital was over. “We liked the labor and delivery area and the…

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Studies on vaping are foggy at best

…use regular tobacco at some point, based on research evidence. What does vaping do to your lungs? Lungs are meant to inhale clean air. Some things can’t be controlled, but…

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Is the Keto diet safe?

…in some young people. Some early research seems to indicate possible blood sugar control benefits for patients with diabetes, but much more research is needed. The negatives There isn’t much…

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Addiction Treatment Services

…with outpatient continuing care groups, including: Short-term, adult outpatient services to help individuals develop recovery skills to decrease the risk of relapse and solidify recovery An addiction medicine clinic providing…

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Telehealth

…If so, you can see the social distancing measures we’ve put in place here Telehealth/Virtual Visit FAQs What is a telehealth or virtual visit? Telehealth is a general term that…

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Conditions Treated

…harder and, over time, this may lead to long-term damage and, possibly, heart failure. Learn about the treatments provided Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease Bicuspid aortic valve disease is a common…

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Cardiovascular Care

…we understand the importance of heart disease awareness, prevention, treatment and long-term care, and have expanded our efforts and resources to help you live the fullest, most meaningful life possible….

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NCH Medical Group Privacy Policy

…practices as to the information we collect and maintain about you Abide by the terms of this Notice Notify you if we cannot accommodate a requested restriction or request Accommodate…

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Mobile Dental Clinic

There is an undeniable link between overall health and oral health. Studies show that poor oral health may be linked to heart disease, stroke, pre-term childbirth and oral cancer. A…

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Leadership

Name Position Term Expiration Kenneth Spero, M.D. President 2021 Catherine Wood, M.D. Vice President 2021 Vacant Secretary/Treasurer 2021 E. Quinn Regan, M.D. Immediate Past President 2021 Anesthesia & Pain Medicine…

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COVID-19 Vaccine Scheduling

…individuals 65 and older along with those in the existing 1a group (healthcare workers and residents and staff of long term care facilities.) Frontline essential workers (in Phase 1b) can…

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Wellness Center

…Face masks are required to be worn at all times with the only exception being while swimming and showering. Failure to do so will result in membership termination. Remaining Closed Whirlpool,…

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Treatments

…use of long-term anticoagulant medications. Mitral Valve Repair or Replacement Mitral valve repair and replacement are open-heart surgeries to correct either leakage or narrowing of the mitral valve. Both require…