Community February 18, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccination Update
NCH has now completed our first three weeks of vaccinating NCH patients in the State of Illinois Phase 1b category – those over the age of 65. Our goal is to vaccinate every person in our community who wishes to be vaccinated.
NCH Medical Group February 18, 2021
Meet the NCH Medical Group at 1941 Rohlwing Road
The NCH Medical Group Primary Care and Specialty Care office at 1941 Rohlwing Road in Rolling Meadows is a convenient location for patients living and working in the northwest suburbs, with easy access just east off of IL Route 53 at Euclid.
Cardiovascular Care February 18, 2021
The Heart of the Matter
Since February is American Heart Month, it’s a good time to think about the health of your heart. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. Our network of top doctors and cutting-edge treatments ensure you receive the least intrusive, most promising options available.
Community February 17, 2021
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.
News Releases February 9, 2021
NCH among top two percent of U.S. hospitals for clinical outcomes according to Healthgrades
NCH named one of Healthgrades 2021 America’s 100 Best Hospitals Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) today announced that it has achieved the Healthgrades 2021 America’s 100 Best Hospitals Award™. The distinction places NCHin the top two percent of nearly 4,500 hospitals assessed nationwide for its consistent, year-over-year superior clinical performance as measured by Healthgrades, the leading […]
Cardiovascular Care February 4, 2021
Focus on your heart health in February
The aftermath of a diagnosis or treatment can feel overwhelming to start, but there are many, specialized options available as you plot your course forward. Cardiac rehabilitation at NCH provides an individualized and personalized treatment plan, including evaluation and instruction on physical activity, nutrition, stress management and other health-related areas.
People of NCH February 3, 2021
Celebrating Women Physicians
Medicine is historically dominated by men, and women – particularly women physicians – have often faced challenges and obstacles that made entering the field more difficult. On February 3 each year, we celebrate the birth of Elizabeth Blackwell, the nation’s first woman physician, during National Women Physicians Day. The NCH Medical Group is proud to have 75 women who are surgeons, hospitalists, family practitioners, dermatologists, cardiologists and within many more subspecialties.
News Releases January 22, 2021
NCH nurses earn hospital fourth Magnet designation
Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) has been named a Magnet hospital for the fourth consecutive time, a designation that recognizes excellent nursing care. This accomplishment puts NCH in the top 2 percent of the U.S. for this recognition. NCH received the designation Thursday from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, an arm of the American Nurses Association. Less than 10% of U.S. hospitals earn Magnet designation just one time.
Fitness and Nutrition January 21, 2021
“Baby Steps” to better nutrition in 2021
We can all agree that 2020 was a rough year. Now that we’ve launched into 2021, you might be thinking your diet and exercise habits could use an overhaul. But rather than try a radical approach, why not try a gentler, more sustainable approach to improving your habits? This year, consider “growing” one new habit at a time – taking “baby steps” to better nutrition.
Physical Rehabilitation January 21, 2021
Is working from home causing you pain?
Learn how one area resident is benefiting from physical therapy after experiencing pain in her back, neck and arms following a transition to working from home, and find out three important things anyone who works from home should know to help reduce the chance of neck or back discomfort.
