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News Releases March 14, 2023

Healthgrades Names NCH a 2023 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ Recipient

Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) today announced that it has been recognized by Healthgrades as a 2023 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ recipient. This distinction places NCH among the top 5% of all short-term acute care hospitals as evaluated by Healthgrades, the leading marketplace connecting patients and providers. NCH has received the Patient Safety Excellence Award for […]

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 […]

News Releases October 26, 2022

NCH achieves 2023 Healthgrades Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ for 7th year in a row

NCH today announced that it has been recognized for the seventh straight year as a 2023 Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ recipient by Healthgrades, the leading marketplace connecting doctors and patients. Healthgrades Specialty Excellence Awards recognize the top 10% of hospitals across the country in 17 specialty care areas. This achievement reflects NCH’s outstanding clinical outcomes […]

News Releases October 13, 2022

Dr. Amin Kassam to Lead NorthShore Neurological Institute at Northwest Community Healthcare

Globally recognized neurosurgeon will join NorthShore University HealthSystem team to create global destination neurosciences facility in Chicago’s northwest suburbs  NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) welcomes neurosurgeon Amin Kassam, MD to lead the NorthShore Neurological Institute (NNI) at Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH). Building on the current offerings of NNI, Dr. Kassam brings novel and innovative procedures that he has pioneered […]

News Releases August 31, 2022

NCH Recognized as One of America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers By Newsweek 

Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) has made Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers for 2022. NCH ranked 6th in the state of Illinois. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list can currently be viewed on Newsweek’s website. “NCH is ecstatic to be […]

News Releases August 26, 2022

NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Hospitals Named to Forbes List of America’s Best Employers By State

NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health is well represented on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers By State for 2022. The prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced Aug. 24 and can be viewed on the Forbes website. NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health […]

NCH Foundation August 15, 2022

Golf outing raises $874,000, breaking another record

Northwest Community Hospital Foundation’s annual Golf Classic at Medinah Country Club on July 18 raised $874,000, far surpassing previous fundraising records. Elite Ambulance was the Title Sponsor for the 25th Anniversary of the event that also included an online silent auction and raffle that was supported by attendees as well as members of the community. […]