COVID-19 UPDATES
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COVID-19 November 11, 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: James Petrusek Title: Operating Engineer Department: Plant Operations Current hometown: Arlington Heights Why I got boosted: I never hesitated to receive my booster because, to me, the potential benefits of […]
COVID-19 October 10, 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: Sharon Shapiro Title: Radiologic Technologist Department: Administrative ICC Current hometown: Wheeling Why I got boosted: I got my Bivalent booster vaccine to protect not only myself, but my family and […]
COVID-19 September 15, 2022
Bivalent “Omicron” Booster
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has approved and is recommending new bivalent (“Omicron”) boosters for individuals ages 12 and up. Receiving a COVID-19 vaccine after you recover from COVID-19 infection provides added protection and prevention against COVID-19 illness. People who are moderately or severely immuno-compromised have different recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines, including boosters. COVID-19 […]
COVID-19 September 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: John Kurzatkowski Title: Physician Recruiting Manager Department: NCH Medical Group Current hometown: Palatine Why I got boosted: I am a husband and father of three beautiful, young girls. My parents are both cancer survivors. […]
COVID-19 August 10, 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: Abby Eriksen Title: Administrative Assistant to Holly Badal Department: ICC Administration Current hometown: Chicago Why I got boosted: I got boosted to protect my family, loved ones and colleagues while also hoping to […]
COVID-19 July 20, 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: Bob EcklTitle: Clinical (Epic Ambulatory) Applications ManagerDepartment: Information TechnologyCurrent hometown: Mount ProspectWhy I got boosted: I received the Moderna booster in November 2021. At that time the Delta variant was […]
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, […]
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