COVID-19 June 13, 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: Michelle MartinezTitle: Executive AssistantDepartment: AdministrationCurrent hometown: AddisonWhy I got boosted: There was no doubt in my mind about getting the booster shot. I want to protect myself from severe illness […]
COVID-19 May 18, 2022
COVID-19 Update
If you have been following COVID numbers in the local media, you will have noticed a steady increase in hospitalizations within the last few weeks. Thank you for continuing to protect your community by remaining conscientious in your use of masks, hand washing and maintaining social distance. Visitor Policy Effective May 9, NCH is at […]
COVID-19 May 17, 2022
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: Craig Cooksey Title: Fleet and Ground CoordinatorDepartment: FacilitiesCurrent hometown: Algonquin Why I got boosted:I chose to get boosted as a way to provide an extra level of safety for my […]
COVID-19 April 12, 2022
Who Should “Boost” Again?
The CDC provided guidance recommending those age 50 and older, and those 12 and older who are immunocompromised receive a second COVID-19 mRNA booster (Moderna or Pfizer) if 4 months has elapsed since their first booster. We know that immunity wanes over time, and that booster shots dramatically improve your body’s immune response to Omicron, […]
COVID-19 March 17, 2022
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: Jerry Bragg, M.S., CCC-SLP, MBATitle: DirectorDepartment: Physical Medicine and RehabilitationCurrent hometown: Chicago Why I got boosted: If there is any silver lining to the pandemic for me personally, I would […]
COVID-19 March 16, 2022
Vaccine Clinic closes but doses still available
On March 4, the NCH COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic officially closed its doors. However, anyone can still get a booster or even their first vaccine. Click here for times and locations where they are available. While cautiously optimistic that the closing is permanent, the team is prepared for anything that may come based on the ups […]
COVID-19 February 16, 2022
We’re here to help
While we are thrilled to see the number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients fighting Omicron has gradually decreased in the last couple of weeks, we urge you to not let your guard down. Especially concerning are those who are unvaccinated or have comorbidities and weakened immune systems. Vaccine Booster ReminderWe encourage all eligible people to get […]
COVID-19 February 14, 2022
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: Alice BrownTitle: Internal Communications, Recognition and Engagement ManagerDepartment: Human ResourcesCurrent hometown: Arlington HeightsWhy I got boosted: I’ve worked at NCH for almost eight years, and I have the honor and […]
COVID-19 January 19, 2022
Two years into what history is sure to label the “COVID” years, the virus continues to impact all of our lives. The good news is that the most recent Omicron-variant surge, which has triggered a massive new wave of illness, hospitalizations and healthcare staff shortages, may be waning in regions where it got an early […]
COVID-19 January 18, 2022
According to the CDC, data from clinical trials showed that a booster shot increased the immune response in trial participants who finished a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna primary series 6 months earlier or who received a J&J/Janssen single-dose vaccine 2 months earlier. With an increased immune response, people should have improved protection against getting infected with […]
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