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COVID-19 January 6, 2021

COVID-19 Q & A

Recently the news media has begun reporting on a “new strain” of COVID-19. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Information about the characteristics of these variants is rapidly emerging. Scientists are working to learn more about how easily they might spread, whether they could cause more severe illness, and whether currently […]

COVID-19 December 22, 2020

NCH vaccinates nearly 700 suburban EMS workers in first week

Last week, NCH began administering the first COVID-19 vaccines to frontline healthcare workers and nearly 700 local paramedics. The Pfizer vaccine being given to frontline healthcare workers as directed by the state, was approved by the FDA Friday, December 11 and distributed to Illinois hospitals by the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency.

COVID-19 December 17, 2020

Northwest Community Healthcare receives COVID-19 vaccines

On December 17, NCH began administering the first COVID-19 vaccines, which will be approximately 2,000 doses given over this week and prioritized for front-line health care workers and local paramedics. The Pfizer vaccine being given to NCH employees was approved by the FDA last Friday and distributed to Illinois hospitals by the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency. The initial supply of vaccines will be given throughout this week.

COVID-19 July 22, 2020

Parents ask their COVID-19 questions

Part II of our Back to School series Parents of school-aged children have a lot on their mind as the start of the academic year approaches. Every new school year is full of promise and uncertainty as kids fill their backpacks with school supplies, get their school physicals and try on their new school clothes. […]

COVID-19 July 8, 2020

Back to school: Send them back in good health

In this first part of a two-part series, Kristina Mitton, M.D. addresses traditional school physicals as we help parents navigate the back-to-school season during COVID-19.

COVID-19 May 28, 2020

The facts about COVID-19 testing

We spoke to Alan Loren, M.D., PhD, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, about the types of COVID-19 testing we have available for patients at NCH. Here’s a simplified version to help you navigate what you hear on the news.

COVID-19 May 28, 2020

Physical Rehab Services at NCH: The road to recovery

Any patient who spends an extended length of time in the hospital often requires the need for rehabilitative services including physical, occupational and/or speech therapy. Our Physical Rehabilitation Therapy team is prepared to help.

COVID-19 May 28, 2020

COVID-19 survivors are making a huge impact by donating their plasma

Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) is looking for COVID-19 survivors who have either been tested for COVID-19 initially or had a presumed positive diagnosis of the virus to donate plasma and have it tested for antibodies.

COVID-19 May 7, 2020

Is working from home a pain in the neck?

A functional workspace is critical to successful remote work. Anita Stehmeier, a physical therapist and ergonomic consultant at Northwest Community Healthcare, has been studying ergonomics for more than 25 years and is passionate about injury prevention.