News & Media

Smoking Cessation November 22, 2022

Make 2023 your year to quit smoking

If breaking free from smoking is your resolution, start here. Two of our top docs explain why smoking is so addictive and offer practical tips to help you quit once and for all.

NCH Medical Group November 17, 2022

NCH Medical Group nationally recognized for efforts to prioritize blood pressure control

Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) Medical Group (MG) has been recognized by the American Heart Association/American Medical Association Target: BP program for efforts to improve blood pressure control rates and reduce the number of Americans who have heart attacks or strokes. The achievement of Target: BP Gold recognition means NCH MG is reaching greater than 70% […]

Community November 17, 2022

NCH Community Blood Drive Nov. 29 – I didn’t think I could…

If you ask a person if they have ever donated blood and the reply is negative, the response often includes, “I didn’t think I could because…” There are many assumptions and misconceptions about eligibility or ineligibility of blood donation. Versiti is a great resource to answer those questions. According to the Mayo Clinic, a person […]

News Releases November 16, 2022

NCH Awarded Eighth ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog Group

Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for the eighth consecutive time from The Leapfrog Group. This national distinction celebrates NCH’s achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors. “Amazing to be acknowledged as a Leapfrog “A” organization for the eighth time! This honor and recognition is a testament to […]

Cancer Care November 14, 2022

A car accident saved my life

Had it not been for an automobile accident five years ago, 81-year-old Ann Draper may not have known she had pancreatic cancer before it was too late. “It was a miracle,” Ann said. “My car was thrown into someone’s backyard from the impact of the crash and the air bag hit me hard!” A visit […]

COVID-19 November 11, 2022

Why Boost?

We are continuing our series with members of the NCH Community who want others to know their reason for getting their COVID-19 vaccine booster. Name: James Petrusek Title: Operating Engineer Department: Plant Operations Current hometown: Arlington Heights Why I got boosted: I never hesitated to receive my booster because, to me, the potential benefits of […]

News Releases October 26, 2022

NCH achieves 2023 Healthgrades Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ for 7th year in a row

NCH today announced that it has been recognized for the seventh straight year as a 2023 Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ recipient by Healthgrades, the leading marketplace connecting doctors and patients. Healthgrades Specialty Excellence Awards recognize the top 10% of hospitals across the country in 17 specialty care areas. This achievement reflects NCH’s outstanding clinical outcomes […]

News Releases October 13, 2022

Dr. Amin Kassam to Lead NorthShore Neurological Institute at Northwest Community Healthcare

Globally recognized neurosurgeon will join NorthShore University HealthSystem team to create global destination neurosciences facility in Chicago’s northwest suburbs  NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) welcomes neurosurgeon Amin Kassam, MD to lead the NorthShore Neurological Institute (NNI) at Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH). Building on the current offerings of NNI, Dr. Kassam brings novel and innovative procedures that he has pioneered […]

COVID-19 October 10, 2022

Why Boost?

We are continuing our series with members of the NCH Community who want others to know their reason for getting their COVID-19 vaccine booster. Name: Sharon Shapiro Title: Radiologic Technologist Department: Administrative ICC Current hometown: Wheeling Why I got boosted: I got my Bivalent booster vaccine to protect not only myself, but my family and […]

Community October 10, 2022

NCH Community Blood Drive October 26

Our September Blood Drive collected 31 units which could help up to 93 people. Have you donated lately? Here are some more facts about blood donations. 4.5 million Americans need a blood transfusion each year.43,000 pints: amount of donated blood used each day in the U.S. and Canada.About one in seven people entering a hospital need […]