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News Releases August 14, 2023

NS-EEH Seeks Patients with Long COVID to Participate in Groundbreaking TrialsResearch aims to evaluate, identify effective treatments

Evanston – August 14, 2023 – NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health (NS-EEH) has been named one of four priority sites for RECOVER, a large, nationwide research program designed to understand, treat and prevent long COVID. The National Institutes for Health (NIH) is sponsoring the phase 2 clinical trials, which will simultaneously evaluate potential treatments, including drugs, […]

News Releases August 4, 2023

NCH Golf Classic Raises $784,000 for Cancer Care

Arlington Heights – August 3, 2023 – Northwest Community Hospital (NCH) Foundation’s Golf Classic at Medinah Country Club on July 17 raised $784,000 to support NCH’s ambitious plan to transform cancer care for the region. Elite Ambulance was the Title Sponsor for the 26th annual event that also included an online silent auction and raffle […]

News Releases July 11, 2023

NorthShore Accepting Community Investment Fund Applications

Evanston, Illinois – NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore), including Swedish Hospital (Swedish) and Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH), is accepting applications for its third round of Community Investment Fund (CIF) partnerships. NorthShore plans to distribute up to $5 million to local partners that promote health equity and community health, wellbeing and economic security. “We are excited to […]

News Releases June 27, 2023

Russ P. Nockels, MD joins NorthShore Neurological Institute at Northwest Community Healthcare

Arlington Heights– June 26, 2023 – NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health (NS-EEH) welcomes Russ P. Nockels, MD to the NorthShore Neurological Institute (NNI) at Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH). Dr. Nockels, a board-certified neurological surgeon who specializes in spine surgery, also serves as Vice Chairman of the Department of Neurosciences and Chief of Spine Surgery for NNI […]

News Releases June 7, 2023

NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health and Motiv Launch Nation’s First In-Home Virtual Cardiac Recovery Program with Integrated Behavioral Health Support  

Collaboration aims to create a national model addressing common barriers to cardiac rehabilitation, includes essential focus on mental well-being Evanston, Illinois – June 6, 2023 – NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health (NS-EEH), the third-largest health system in Illinois serving 1.5 million patients across Chicagoland, and Motiv, an emerging cardiology care innovator, today announced the co-development of […]

News Releases May 3, 2023

Evanston Hospital President Doug Silverstein Announces Retirement

Longtime NorthShore hospital and healthcare leader strengthened the organization and communities through focus on the power of people and partnerships to transform healthcare access and delivery Evanston Hospital President Douglas (Doug) Silverstein will retire from NorthShore University HealthSystem, now part of NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health, at the end of 2023, following 42 years of service […]

News Releases February 14, 2023

Michael Hartke Named President of Northwest Community Healthcare

Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH), part of NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health (NS-EEH), named Michael Hartke as its new president, effective January 1, 2023. In his role, Hartke helps drive NCH, regional and system strategies. He also serves as executive sponsor of the Cardiovascular Institute for the system’s North Region. Hartke succeeds Steve Scogna who is retiring […]

News Releases January 25, 2023

Illinois Health and Hospital Association Names Gerald ‘J.P.’ Gallagher Board Chair

Gerald “J.P.” Gallagher, President and Chief Executive Officer, NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health, has been elected Chair of the Board of the Illinois Health and Hospital Association (IHA) for 2023. The IHA Board is the policymaking body for the Association, representing more than 200 hospitals and nearly 40 health systems across Illinois. Gallagher’s one-year term began […]

News Releases January 16, 2023

NCH awards $100,000 to 15 local agencies

The NCH Community Health and Outreach Board Committee has awarded a total of $100,000 across 15 community agencies who received awards up to $10,000 in support of programs that help increase access to care and promote health and wellness. “NCH is much more than a local healthcare provider,” said NCH President Michael Hartke. “We are […]

News Releases November 16, 2022

NCH Awarded Eighth ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog Group

Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for the eighth consecutive time from The Leapfrog Group. This national distinction celebrates NCH’s achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors. “Amazing to be acknowledged as a Leapfrog “A” organization for the eighth time! This honor and recognition is a testament to […]