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Uncategorized September 29, 2020

NCH Medical Group offers free HPV webinar

Parents of children pre-teen and older are invited to a free, virtual webinar titled HPV: Know the Facts, recorded by Pamela Seegert, BSN, R.N., nurse manager with NCH Medical Group’s Pediatrics team.

News Releases September 17, 2020

Sooner, rather than later

Most people do not look forward to medical procedures, but Diane was disappointed when the State ordered hospitals to cancel all elective procedures during COVID-19 and, as a result, her surgery was postponed. “I was looking forward to having it done,” she says. When NCH could resume procedures on June 4, Diane was one of the first to schedule the surgery she missed.

News Releases September 17, 2020

Physical therapy will change your life. What are you waiting for?

Mount Prospect resident Skip Lawson was born with Cerebral Palsy. To say he’s had his fair share of surgeries and physical therapy throughout his lifetime would be an understatement.
After back surgery earlier this year, Lawson recovered at NCH. During Acute Physical Therapy his team recognized Skip was an ideal candidate for additional outpatient therapy at the NCH location in Rolling Meadows.

Cancer Care September 17, 2020

What every woman should be aware of about ovarian cancer

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. This cancer is shrouded with mystery and is often called the silent killer among women. We are fortunate have two gynecologic oncologists at NCH: Diane Yamada, M.D. and Kathryn Mills, M.D., both of the University of Chicago Department of Obstetrics-gynecology in partnership with NCH Medical Group. Dr. Mills took some time to answer our questions about this cancer.

Men's Health September 11, 2020

NCH Medical Group offers virtual Men’s Health Event

On Tuesday, September 22 at 6 p.m. men can confidentially join a virtual webinar on signs, symptoms and treatment options for erectile dysfunction (ED). Participation is free, however, reservations are required to receive the event link.

Patient Stories September 2, 2020

Patricia’s Story

When 48-year-old Buffalo Grove resident Patricia Krug was a teenager, she was in a car accident and unknowingly tore her right anterior cruciate ligament (ALC). Over the years, Patricia developed progressive arthritis and deformity in her knee. In 2013, Thomas Kim, M.D. scoped Patricia’s knee to clean up some meniscus tears followed by lubricating injections […]

Emergency Care September 2, 2020

Can you go to the Emergency Department during a pandemic?

The local news site Patch.com recently reported that the last COVID-19 death in Arlington Heights was on July 10, 2020 (as of press time). To many, this brings a sense of relief that life is returning to “normal.” However, scientists and medical professionals have long warned of a second wave of the virus, which should definitely keep people on their toes and reminds us to continue to strictly follow precautions like hand washing, wearing masks and social distancing.

News Releases September 1, 2020

Vaccines for adults?

When we think of vaccines, we often think of children and specifically the immunizations that are required by age for school physicals. According to the CDC, 70.4 percent of U.S. children have met those requirements – demonstrating that a majority of parents are compliant and understand vaccinations are essential for their child.

News Releases September 1, 2020

Vascular surgeon joins NCH Medical Group

Northwest Community Healthcare Medical Group is pleased to welcome Nida Ahmed, M.D., vascular surgeon. Dr. Ahmed joins the group on September 1 and will see patients at 880 West Central Road, Suite 7100, in Arlington Heights.

News Releases August 31, 2020

Golf outing raises more than $480,000 for cancer care vision at NCH

Northwest Community Hospital Foundation’s 23rd annual Golf Classic at Medinah Country Club on August 10 raised more than $480,000 in net proceeds and far surpassed previous fundraising records for this longstanding event. Funds will support an ambitious plan to transform cancer care for the region.