Category: Immediate Care

September 20, 2023

5 myths about flu shots

By NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health When was the last time you got a flu shot? For some, it’s been a while. Generally, about half the U.S. population gets a flu vaccine each year. Maybe relatively young, healthy people think, why bother? Perhaps you’ve even seen a social media post claiming flu shots make you sick. […]

September 9, 2021

NCH Opens Buffalo Grove Outpatient Care Center

New Out Patient Care Center opens more opportunities for NCH and NorthShore communities Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) is proud to announce on Sept. 9 the newly constructed Buffalo Grove Outpatient Care Center will open its doors to patients, providing a shared home for both NCH and eventually, NorthShore Medical Group clinicians. The four-story, 80,000-square-foot location […]

August 20, 2020

Is it safe to get urgent care?

Our Immediate Care Centers are fully prepared and ready to safely welcome you back, following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and public health authorities, using the best practices for hygiene, infection control and social distancing.