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News Releases January 13, 2021

NCH nationally recognized with an ‘A’ for the fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

Northwest Community Hospital (NCH) was awarded an ‘A’ in the fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing NCH’s achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization committed to health care quality and safety. The Safety Grade assigns an ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, […]

Neurosciences January 6, 2021

Neurologist joins NCH Medical Group

Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) Medical Group is pleased to welcome Lawrence A. Zeidman, M.D., neurologist. Dr. Zeidman joined the group on January 4 and will see patients at NCH Outpatient Care Center at 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Building M, in Palatine.

News Releases January 4, 2021

NorthShore and Northwest Community Unite, Expanding Community-Centric Model

Patients benefit from increased access to physicians and the ease and convenience of 200+ locations across the Chicago region Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) officially became part of NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) on January 1, 2021, after receiving federal and state regulatory approvals. The transaction adds a sixth hospital to the NorthShore system, as well as […]

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.

News Releases December 16, 2020

Chicago magazine recognizes 15 NCH physicians

NCH physicians have been named to Chicago magazine’s 2021 Top Doctors List, a compilation of more than 350 physicians in more than 60 specialties selected by their peers across Chicagoland. This appears in the January issue of Chicago magazine, on newsstands now.

News Releases December 15, 2020

Dermatologist joins NCH Medical Group

Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) Medical Group is pleased to welcome dermatologist Vidya Shivakumar, M.D. Dr. Shivakumar joins the group on December 14 and will see patients at 1051 W. Rand Road, Suite 210, in Arlington Heights. Dr. Shivakumar earned her medical degree at Rush University Medical College and served her residency in dermatology at Cook […]

Careers November 4, 2020

NCH gets creative to hire during pandemic

Always keeping health and safety in mind, Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) is reaching out to meet potential employees in a new way. On Saturday, November 14 from 10 a.m. – noon, NCH will host a socially distant Drive-Up Job Fair at the NCH Shared Service Center Parking Lot, 3040 Salt Creek Lane, Arlington Heights.

Dermatology November 3, 2020

Dermatologist joins NCH Medical Group

Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) Medical Group is pleased to welcome Ahmad Jabbar, M.D., dermatologist. Dr. Jabbar joins the group on November 2 and will see patients at 1051 W. Rand Road, Suite 210, in Arlington Heights.

News Releases October 20, 2020

NCH named among America’s 100 Best for cardiac care, coronary intervention, stroke care, pulmonary care and critical care

NCH is one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care, Coronary Intervention, Stroke Care, Pulmonary Care and Critical Care according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians and health systems. Every year,Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance at nearly 4,500 hospitals nationwide for 32 of the most common inpatient procedures and conditions using Medicare data, and outcomes in appendectomy and bariatric surgery using all-payer data provided by 16 states.

News Releases October 19, 2020

PUBLIC NOTICE – MAGNET RECOGNITION PROGRAM® Site Visit

Northwest Community Healthcare was designated as a Magnet organization in 2006, 2010, and 2015, by the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®. This prestigious designation recognizes excellence in nursing services. In December 2020, Northwest Community Healthcare is applying for re-designation.