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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. […]
News Releases July 28, 2022
NorthShore University HealthSystem Nationally Ranked inU.S. News & World Report’s Annual Best Hospitals Listing
Orthopaedic & Spine Institute Climbs in Ranking as Diabetes & Endocrinology and also Urology Earn Recognition NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore), including Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH), is among the top 50 hospitals in the country for Orthopedics, Diabetes & Endocrinology and Urology in U.S. News & World Report’s annual “Best Hospitals” survey for 2022-23. Additionally, the […]
News Releases May 11, 2022
NCH Nationally Recognized with 7th consecutive ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2022. This national distinction recognizes NCH’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and error in the hospital. “NCH teammates have joined together to maintain the highest standards in patient safety and healthcare quality. This culture is collectively shared by everyone at […]
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, […]
News Releases March 17, 2022
NCH announces new Pediatric Acute Care Center in partnership with the Chicagoland Children’s Health Alliance
Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) today announced the launch of a new Pediatric Acute Care Center adjacent to the hospital’s emergency department. The new center includes dedicated pediatric nurses and pediatric hospitalists providing care to children 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. “The new Pediatric Acute Care Center will continue NCH’s decades-long tradition of […]
News Releases March 15, 2022
Healthgrades Names NCH as Top 5% of Hospitals in the U.S. for Patient Safety Excellence
Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) today announced that it has been recognized by Healthgrades as a 2022 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ recipient. The 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. This is the second consecutive year NCH is receiving […]
News Releases March 9, 2022
Partners for Our Communities to team up with NorthShore University HealthSystem to increase access to community resources
More than $116,000 from NorthShore’s Community Investment Fund will help increase access to a variety of community resources in the northwest suburbs for immigrant populations and low-income residents Partners for Our Communities (POC) announced receipt of $116,300 from NorthShore’s Community Investment Fund (CIF) to connect vulnerable community members with essential resources. As one of the […]
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 […]
Fitness and Nutrition February 16, 2022
“Spring Clean” your Diet
By Rosemary Weaver, MPH, RDN, LDN, NCH Registered Dietitian Did the New Year’s resolution to transform your diet fizzle out before Valentine’s Day? Not to worry – you can get a head start and “spring clean” your diet before the change of season next month. You’ll benefit from improved energy levels, a probable boost to […]
Community February 11, 2022
NCH Mobile Dental Clinic available for those who qualify
There is an undeniable link between overall health and oral health. Studies show that poor oral health may be linked to heart disease, stroke, pre-term childbirth and oral cancer. A report on oral health by the U.S. Surgeon General documented connections between oral disease and ear and sinus infections, weakened immune systems, diabetes, heart and […]
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