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Community September 5, 2023

We Ask Because We Care: The REAL (Race, Ethnicity and preferred Language) impact

We began asking patients like you to volunteer their Race, Ethnicity and preferred Language (REAL) information. Why do we ask? Because it makes healthcare better for everybody. To understand how it improves health for all, dive into the REAL story of Diana and Sonia.Diana Alvarez is our Community Health Equity Liaison. A few months ago, […]

Community July 12, 2023

Free Zero Harm Event – July 22

A collaboration of area Police, NCH and St. Simon’s Episcopal ChurchAll are welcome, rain or shine, on Saturday, July 22 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for a free safety event supporting members of the surrounding communities. Activities will be located in St. Simon’s Episcopal Church Parking Lot (717 W. Kirchhoff Road) and parking will […]

Community July 11, 2023

Northwest Community Healthcare hosts Mental Health First Aid Course

Youth (Blended) Mental Health First Aid:  CPR for the brainYouth with mental health disorders often experience difficulties in a variety of settings, including at home with their own families, in school and in the community. Parents, teachers, coaches, clergy and others may struggle to recognize and manage the needs of these adolescents.Linden Oaks Behavioral Health, […]

Community May 15, 2023

NCH Foundation Awards Scholarships to 3 Student Volunteers

Northwest Community Hospital (NCH) Foundation recently awarded three top student volunteers of 2022 each with a $500 scholarship. The Nana’s Joy Award is a scholarship through the NCH Foundation funded by an anonymous donor. The award started in 2021 and recognizes the efforts of students who dedicate their time and support to NCH patients, visitors […]

Community May 3, 2023

Edward Foundation Awards $20,000 in Scholarships to Student Volunteers

The Edward Foundation has awarded $20,000 in scholarships to 10 Edward Hospital student volunteers, who greet visitors, deliver flowers, transport patients and assist behind the scenes at the hospital. Each of the following students from area high schools will receive a $2,000 scholarship:Since it was established in 1990, the Edward Foundation has raised more than […]

Community April 18, 2023

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. This information will be incorporated with findings from […]

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. No […]

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 17+, […]

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 blood.Forty-two days: […]

Community October 4, 2022

NCH Requests Applications for Community Funding

Community-connected care is at the essence of Northwest Community Healthcare’s missionNorthShore – 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 and […]