News & Media

COVID-19 July 13, 2021

Why I vaccinate: T.J. Tunis

Continuing our series with members of the NCH Community who want others to know their reason for getting their COVID-19 vaccine, meet T.J. If you have already been vaccinated, whether at NCH or another healthcare provider, we thank you! If you are still considering your decision, please know that vaccines are available for free at […]

COVID-19 July 12, 2021

The fight continues

Although our country as a whole did not reach President Biden’s goal of 70 percent of adults receiving at least one COVID vaccine dose by Independence Day, we have significantly moved the needle in Chicagoland. Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) is proud to announce that we have delivered nearly 50,000 vaccines since the process began in […]

NCH Medical Group July 8, 2021

Back to school in tip-top shape

Going back to school in person this fall will feel different to most students who spent the pandemic learning over Zoom on their computers from home. The simple social interaction with teammates, friends made in clubs outside the classroom and positive adult role models like teachers and coaches will most certainly benefit students from elementary […]

Cancer Care July 7, 2021

Financial assistance available for early lung cancer screening

Qualified current and former smokers no longer experience financial barrier for early detection Highly regarded for advanced treatment and state-of-the-art facilities for patients with lung cancer, Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) has offered a lung cancer screening with low-dose CT (LDCT) since 2011. This screening has been shown by research to save lives by finding lung […]

Community July 7, 2021

NCH’s Community Health Needs Assessment and Implementation Plan now online

Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) recently collected data through an online community survey, a key informant health survey, three focus groups and secondary data from a variety of sources to identify the current healthcare needs of the community. Based on those results, an implementation plan was developed and is now available for residents to view online […]

News Releases July 1, 2021

Two doctors practicing at NCH named to Chicago magazine’s list of top heart doctors

The June/July issue of Chicago magazine published a list of 127 cardiologists in a six county area, recommended by their peers. Two physicians practicing at Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) in Arlington Heights were included in the list. Brian H. Albert, M.D. – Coronary artery disease; echocardiography; preventive cardiologyAnkit A. Shah, M.D. – Interventional Cardiology The […]

Careers June 29, 2021

NCH hosts virtual job fair for Home Health Nurses

On Saturday, July 17, from 9–11:00 a.m. Northwest Community Healthcare will host a virtual job fair for nurses with at least one year experience interested in working in home health care. Home health, hospital or skilled nursing facility experience preferred. Experienced candidates can earn a $5,000 sign on bonus. Home health nurses work one on […]

Community June 18, 2021

Northwest Community Healthcare – Part of NorthShore

Supporting our underserved neighbors in Palatine Nearly 25 years ago, leaders from Palatine and surrounding suburbs came together to assess and address the needs of their community. This collaborative committee recognized the greatest need in the immigrant and low income residents from Northeast Palatine Township. This population, due to language and economic barriers, were finding […]

Community June 15, 2021

Why I vaccinate: Rose Jensen

NCH has vaccinated thousands of people at our Vaccine Clinic on Salt Creek Lane in Arlington Heights and we also provide vaccines at our Intermediate Care Centers throughout the area. NCH Occupational Health team has partnered with our Community Health Nurses and taken vaccines to large employers in the region to meet people where they […]

Neurosciences June 15, 2021

Timing is everything

Every second matters when responding to a stroke It was early in December 2020 when Arlington Heights resident Gary Deitelhoff, 68, decided to take his dog on a walk to NCH to do some holiday shopping at the gift shop. Gary is familiar with NCH as his community hospital and as a place he called […]