COVID-19 November 15, 2021
NCH provides vaccines for kids aged 5-11
Many parents and grandparents across the nation have been eagerly waiting for the approval of the Pfizer vaccine youngsters ages 5 to 11. Retiring NCH Chief Medical Officer and Executive Vice President Alan Loren, M.D., PhD, is one of them. “My grandson Mason and granddaughter Joanna, just became eligible for the vaccine, and I’ve never […]
News Releases November 11, 2021
NCH nationally recognized with a sixth consecutive ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2021. This national distinction recognizes NCH’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and error in the hospital. “It is a great honor to achieve an “A” rating for a sixth consecutive time. It speaks to the culture we have built at NCH. […]
Cancer Care November 10, 2021
Personalized medicine close to home
Early in 2021 Rita Levin of Buffalo Grove did what we hope all patients do annually – she went to her primary care physician for a physical. She received a good report and learned she was well. That is, until she developed a cough that just wouldn’t go away. Her primary care physician tried several […]
Fitness and Nutrition November 10, 2021
Targeting Healthier Holidays
by Rosemary Weaver, MPH, RDN, LDN, NCH Registered Dietitian With the holidays approaching, perhaps you’re wondering how you can embrace holiday rituals – like potlucks and cookie swaps – without putting yourself or your loved ones at risk of overeating and especially because we’re still in a pandemic. Covid-19 Prevention/Safety First: Per the CDC, the […]
COVID-19 November 10, 2021
Why I vaccinate
NCH employees are passionate about keeping their patients, colleagues and loved ones healthy and safe, and want to share their reason for getting their COVID-19 vaccine! Moises is the Operations Manager of NCH’s Immediate Care Centers (ICCs) so the vaccines have been one of his top priorities since they became available. At the NCH Vaccine […]
Orthopedics November 1, 2021
Enjoying life’s simple pleasures, pain-free
After two knee replacements in less than two years, Pam Garceau shares her experience with both traditional and robotic procedures. When the little things you enjoy become difficult or impossible to do without pain, it’s time to find a solution. Sometimes – like in the case of Wheeling resident Pam Garceau – the solution includes […]
Cancer Care October 27, 2021
Free virtual class with live Q & A: Cancer survivorship — balancing life and cancer
Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) cancer care services will host a virtual class entitled “Balancing life and cancer, how setting up boundaries can help you.” This free event includes live Q & A and will be held Thursday, November 11 from 6:30-8 p.m. This presentation will include: setting boundaries at work, setting boundaries with your family, […]
Neurosciences October 19, 2021
NCH named America’s 100 best for stroke care for 6 years in a row
NCH among the top hospitals nationally for Stroke Care according to Healthgrades NCH is one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians and health systems. Every year, Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance at nearly 4,500 hospitals nationwide for 31 of the […]
COVID-19 October 11, 2021
NCH employees are passionate about the health of their loved ones and their community. We’ve asked them to share their personal reason for getting a COVID-19 vaccine. Paula experienced COVID-19 up close and personal, when her husband was off work for eight weeks while he fought the virus at home. She fully supports the vaccination […]
NCH Medical Group October 7, 2021
Vascular Surgeon joins NCH Medical Group
NCH Medical Group is pleased to welcome a new vascular surgeon, Nader Tehrani, M.D. Dr. Tehrani earned his medical degree from Albany Medical College in Albany, New York. He completed his general surgery residency at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois and his vascular surgery fellowship in July 2021 at Loyola Medical […]
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