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Community August 16, 2022

NCH Community Blood Drive August 24

Have you ever wondered how your donated blood is used? According to the American Red Cross, donated blood is useful for a variety of reasons. These include: serious injuries, such as those sustained in vehicle accidentssurgical procedureschildbirthanemiablood disorderscancer treatments Remember, you can donate blood if you are 17 years old or older, in good health and you weigh […]

NCH Foundation August 15, 2022

Golf outing raises $874,000, breaking another record

Northwest Community Hospital Foundation’s annual Golf Classic at Medinah Country Club on July 18 raised $874,000, far surpassing previous fundraising records. Elite Ambulance was the Title Sponsor for the 25th Anniversary of the event that also included an online silent auction and raffle that was supported by attendees as well as members of the community. […]

COVID-19 August 10, 2022

Why Boost?

We are continuing our series with members of the NCH Community who want others to know their reason for getting their COVID-19 vaccine booster. Name: Abby Eriksen Title: Administrative Assistant to Holly Badal Department: ICC Administration Current hometown: Chicago Why I got boosted: I got boosted to protect my family, loved ones and colleagues while also hoping to […]

Fitness and Nutrition August 9, 2022

Summer Grilling: How to Lower Your Health Risk

By Rosemary Weaver, MPH, RDN, LDNNCH Registered Dietitian Ahh…the last full month of summer is upon us – complete with warm, sunny weather and the enticing aroma of foods being grilled outdoors. Whether you are a backyard grill-master, tailgating chef or just a fan of the BBQ, you may not have considered the health risks […]

NCH Medical Group August 9, 2022

Physician joins NCH Medical Group

Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) Medical Group is pleased to welcome Diana Plata, M.D. Dr. Plata has an interest in Comprehensive Weight Management and Sleep Medicine. She has already begun seeing patients at 1410 N Arlington Heights Rd, in Arlington Heights. Dr. Plata graduated from Rush University Medical College. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine […]

NCH Foundation August 5, 2022

Two new trustees join NCH Foundation board

Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of two new trustees to its board. Wylecia Wiggs Harris, PhD, CAE Dr. Harris is chief executive officer at American Health Information Management Association in Chicago, a global nonprofit association with almost 70,000 health information professionals.  She holds a PhD in organizational development from […]

News Releases July 28, 2022

NorthShore University HealthSystem Nationally Ranked in
U.S. News & World Report’s Annual Best Hospitals Listing

Orthopaedic & Spine Institute Climbs in Ranking as Diabetes & Endocrinology and also Urology Earn Recognition NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore), including Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH), is among the top 50 hospitals in the country for Orthopedics, Diabetes & Endocrinology and Urology in U.S. News & World Report’s annual “Best Hospitals” survey for 2022-23. Additionally, the […]

Cardiovascular Care July 22, 2022

Northwest Community Healthcare Honored Nationally by
American Heart Association for Cardiovascular and Stroke Care

Association’s Get With The Guidelines Program recognizes proven dedication to best practices and life-saving care Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) has received three American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® awards for its commitment to using the most current research-based protocols for the treatment of heart disease, Afib and stroke. The awards recognize NCH’s dedication to […]

Cardiovascular Care July 21, 2022

Construction Underway for New Cardiovascular Institute at NorthShore Glenbrook Hospital

New complex to deliver expanded world-class expertise and patient care close to home NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) executives, community leaders and elected officials today celebrated a ceremonial groundbreaking at the site of the new, 170,000-square-foot, premier Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) pavilion on NorthShore’s Glenbrook Hospital campus in Glenview. Construction is expected to be completed in early 2024.  […]

COVID-19 July 20, 2022

Why Boost?

We are continuing our series with members of the NCH Community who want others to know their reason for getting their COVID-19 vaccine booster. Name: Bob EcklTitle: Clinical (Epic Ambulatory) Applications ManagerDepartment: Information TechnologyCurrent hometown: Mount ProspectWhy I got boosted: I received the Moderna booster in November 2021. At that time the Delta variant was […]