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Community December 14, 2022

NCH Community Blood Drive December 21

Thanks to the NCH community, we are nearing 300 individual blood donations this year. As of press time, we have collected 285 units of blood with one event still to go. This could help save the lives of up to 855 people. Donating blood is a gift that doesn’t add to your credit card bill. […]

Community November 17, 2022

NCH Community Blood Drive Nov. 29 – I didn’t think I could…

If you ask a person if they have ever donated blood and the reply is negative, the response often includes, “I didn’t think I could because…” There are many assumptions and misconceptions about eligibility or ineligibility of blood donation. Versiti is a great resource to answer those questions. According to the Mayo Clinic, a person […]

Community October 10, 2022

NCH Community Blood Drive October 26

Our September Blood Drive collected 31 units which could help up to 93 people. Have you donated lately? Here are some more facts about blood donations. 4.5 million Americans need a blood transfusion each year.43,000 pints: amount of donated blood used each day in the U.S. and Canada.About one in seven people entering a hospital need […]

Community October 4, 2022

NCH Requests Applications for Community Funding

Community-connected care is at the essence of Northwest Community Healthcare’s mission NorthShore – Edwards-Elmhurst Health has a combined mission to help everyone in our communities be their best. As a part of the new health system, Northwest Community Hospital (NCH) constantly strives to improve access to care and promote health and wellness in Arlington Heights […]

Community September 14, 2022

NCH Community Blood Drive September 28

The American Red Cross offers some facts about the need for blood in the United States. Remember, you can donate blood if you are 17 years old or older, in good health and weigh more than 110 pounds. A red blood cell donation takes 30 minutes or less after initial screening, and a platelet donation […]

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 […]

Community July 20, 2022

NCH Community Blood Drive July 27

Did you know there are several types of blood donations? Whole blood, apheresis (platelets, plasma, red blood cells) and autologous. What does that mean? Donating a component, such as platelets, plasma and red blood cells, is very much like donating blood. The primary difference is that during a component donation, blood flows from a tube […]

Community June 6, 2022

NorthShore Accepting Community Investment Fund Proposals

NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore), including Swedish Hospital (Swedish) and Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH), is accepting applications for its second round of Community Investment Fund (CIF) partnerships. NorthShore plans to distribute up to $4 million to local partners that promote health equity and community health, wellbeing and economic security. Selected programs will help address three key […]

Community May 18, 2022

A Gift to Remember Sacrifices

As part of Team Member Appreciation Week, NCH and the Arlington Heights Garden Club dedicated a tree in honor of the sacrifices made by healthcare workers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The May 11 event included a tree being planted in the landscaped island between the Busse entrance and north pavilion on the NCH hospital campus. […]

Community May 17, 2022

NCH Community Blood Drive May 25

We recognize that there is a desire from the community to give back as a result of the challenging times brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic the past two years. One of the most significant ways the community can assist with healthcare is by donating blood. In fact, in March we hosted our most successful […]