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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 […]

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 […]

COVID-19 June 15, 2021

COVID-19 vaccinations for youth

In May, the FDA approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 12-17. Experts expect that a COVID-19 vaccine for children under 12 could be available by September or October 2021. Whether or not to vaccinate children is a decision parents need to determine for their family. Rushim Bains, M.D., an internal medicine specialist at […]

COVID-19 May 14, 2021

Why I vaccinate: Talha Farooqi

Employees of NCH are not required to get the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment. However, we are proud to report 88% have chosen to be fully vaccinated. In continuation of our series of vaccine testimonials, we introduce you to IT Applications Manager, Talha Farooqi. If you have already been vaccinated, whether at NCH […]

Community May 6, 2021

NCH Vaccine Clinic open for walk-ins Monday and Wednesday

Appointments can also be made on the phone or website Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) has administered more than 40,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and wants to reach more individuals by now offering the vaccine without an appointment.  The NCH Vaccine Clinic at 3060 Salt Creek Road in Arlington Heights is administering first doses without […]

COVID-19 April 15, 2021

Why I vaccinate: Laura King

Continuing our series with members of the NCH Community who want others to know their reason for getting their COVID-19 vaccine, meet Laura! If you have already been vaccinated, whether at NCH or another healthcare provider, we thank you! If you are still considering your decision, we hope you will take your time to be […]

Community April 15, 2021

Vaccine Update

We have administered more than 35,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses to our community. Thank you to the many team members involved in the vaccine process and efficient vaccine clinic.

Community April 14, 2021

Free Webinar: NCH answers vaccination questions

Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) will provide two free Vaccination Town Hall events via Zoom. Susan Nelson, M.D., NCH Vice President of Physician Operations, will lead an English language Town Hall on Wednesday, April 21 from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.  Henry Dominicis, M.D., NCH Physician Director of Ambulatory Services, will lead a Spanish language Town […]

COVID-19 March 31, 2021

Why I vaccinate: Rebecca Grant

Rebecca Grant from the NCH Foundation got vaccinated “to protect my family, friends, neighbors, my son’s teachers and my whole community. I especially want to keep my elderly parents and my immunocompromised husband safe!”