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Community May 15, 2023

NCH Foundation Awards Scholarships to 3 Student Volunteers

Northwest Community Hospital (NCH) Foundation recently awarded three top student volunteers of 2022 each with a $500 scholarship. The Nana’s Joy Award is a scholarship through the NCH Foundation funded by an anonymous donor. The award started in 2021 and recognizes the efforts of students who dedicate their time and support to NCH patients, visitors […]

Community May 3, 2023

Edward Foundation Awards $20,000 in Scholarships to Student Volunteers

The Edward Foundation has awarded $20,000 in scholarships to 10 Edward Hospital student volunteers, who greet visitors, deliver flowers, transport patients and assist behind the scenes at the hospital. Each of the following students from area high schools will receive a $2,000 scholarship: Since it was established in 1990, the Edward Foundation has raised more […]

News Releases May 3, 2023

Evanston Hospital President Doug Silverstein Announces Retirement

Longtime NorthShore hospital and healthcare leader strengthened the organization and communities through focus on the power of people and partnerships to transform healthcare access and delivery Evanston Hospital President Douglas (Doug) Silverstein will retire from NorthShore University HealthSystem, now part of NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health, at the end of 2023, following 42 years of service […]

Community April 18, 2023

NCH requesting community feedback

Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) has launched an online survey to gauge the health needs of residents in the hospital’s surrounding communities. The purpose of this assessment is to identify major health problems, gaps in services and other factors that affect the health of residents in the NCH market. This information will be incorporated with findings […]

NCH Medical Group March 27, 2023

Endocrinologist joins NCH Medical Group

Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) Medical Group is pleased to welcome Ammara Aziz, M.D. She has already begun seeing patients at 5999 New Wilke Road in Rolling Meadows and 1051 W. Rand Road in Arlington Heights. Dr. Aziz graduated from medical school at Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan and completed her residency in Internal Medicine […]

Cancer Care March 15, 2023

She Took Control of Her Health

Last year, 58-year old Tammy Loch decided to take control of her health and made an appointment for a checkup – she hadn’t gone for several years and never had a colonoscopy. Her primary care physician, Adrian Deme, M.D., ordered the typical bloodwork which all came back looking good. He then told her she should […]

News Releases March 14, 2023

Healthgrades Names NCH a 2023 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ Recipient

Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) today announced that it has been recognized by Healthgrades as a 2023 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ recipient. This distinction places NCH among the top 5% of all short-term acute care hospitals as evaluated by Healthgrades, the leading marketplace connecting patients and providers. NCH has received the Patient Safety Excellence Award for […]

Heart Care February 14, 2023

A Towering Success Story

Eve Mayer of Arlington Heights was just 41 when she had a heart attack. Surprised? So was she. Here’s her story in her own words. May 13, 2003 was a normal evening. I mowed the lawn, took my son to swim practice, had dinner and watched TV. When I went to bed around 10:30 I […]

News Releases February 14, 2023

Michael Hartke Named President of Northwest Community Healthcare

Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH), part of NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health (NS-EEH), named Michael Hartke as its new president, effective January 1, 2023. In his role, Hartke helps drive NCH, regional and system strategies. He also serves as executive sponsor of the Cardiovascular Institute for the system’s North Region. Hartke succeeds Steve Scogna who is retiring […]

Heart Care February 9, 2023

Five NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health Hospitals Earn Blue Distinction for Cardiac Care

Five NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health hospitals have received recognition from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston and Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Hospitals were honored with the Blue Distinction® Center+ for Cardiac Care designation; and Highland Park Hospital was recognized as […]