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January 9, 2023

Family Medicine Physician joins NCH Medical Group

Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) Medical Group is pleased to welcome Nayab J. Qureshi, M.D. He has already begun seeing patients at 199 W Rand Rd, in Mount Prospect. Dr. Qureshi graduated from the American University of Antigua. He completed his residency and internship at Michigan State University. He is board certified in Family Medicine. Prior […]

August 13, 2021

Dog Days Are Back

Monday, August 9 was a much anticipated date for all at NCH. That is when the Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) program was welcomed back after a long COVID-hiatus. Thirty dog/handler teams have begun patient visits limited to pre-approved units. New guidelines will be in place to encourage social distancing and hand sanitizing. The teams have brushed […]

June 18, 2021

Northwest Community Healthcare – Part of NorthShore

Supporting our underserved neighbors in Palatine Nearly 25 years ago, leaders from Palatine and surrounding suburbs came together to assess and address the needs of their community. This collaborative committee recognized the greatest need in the immigrant and low income residents from Northeast Palatine Township. This population, due to language and economic barriers, were finding […]

June 15, 2021

NCH nurses have a ball

Donating toys to an area summer camp for underserved youth As part of this year’s Nurses’ celebration, NCH nurses once again demonstrated empathy, caring and support for those experiencing a difficult time in their life. This year, NCH nurses had fun donating sports equipment for ICompete Summer Camp in Palatine, which provides summer camp experiences […]

April 1, 2021

NCH expands Cardiovascular Services

he NCH Medical Group announced the opening of a new Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) Clinic to treat patients with atrial fibrillation not caused by a heart valve problem. LAAC is a minimally invasive procedure that reduces stroke risk while eliminating the worries that come with a lifetime of blood thinner use.

November 30, 2020

Supporting essential workers and each other

We know how generous our community is, and with the latest surge of COVID-19 coinciding with a season of giving, we want to share a few ideas of how you can safely show your appreciation to healthcare workers. Here are our Top 10 ways you can safely show your appreciation for essential workers and your community as a whole as we navigate the pandemic together.

November 10, 2020

Footgolf for a Cause

On Sunday, October 25, Salt Creek Golf Club was buzzing with excitement as families involved with Elite Soccer Community Organization (ESCO) took to the course for a footgolf tournament. Footgolf, a sport that combines soccer and golf, is played on a golf course and a kicked soccer ball replaces a swung club.

October 1, 2020

Spotlight on Physician Assistant Week

October 6 through 12 is National Physician Assistant Week. We’d like to introduce you to five NCH physician assistants. These valuable team members are trained to practice medicine using a curriculum modeled after medical school, and are required to complete 2,000 hours of structured clinical education to receive their PA degree.

August 26, 2020

NCH Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Program certified by industry leader

Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) is proud to announce the certification of its Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification is recognition of NCH’s commitment to improving the quality of life of patients by enhancing standards of care.

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.

June 24, 2020

Dreading the return to your office wardrobe?

Most everyone has heard of the “Freshman 15” – the typical 15 pounds college freshmen tend to gain during their first year away from home. Since the stay at home order was announced in March it seems a new concern is the “COVID 19,” the 19 pounds many people may have gained while working from home or being unemployed. We talked to NCH Behavioral Health Advanced Practice Nurse, Cayce McConnell, PMHNP-BC about emotional eating.

June 24, 2020

Healthcare at home

We understand many folks are taking extra caution in deciding when they can leave their homes or where they can go. It’s extremely important to keep your guard up regarding safe outings until we have a COVID-19 vaccine. While NCH works very hard to maintain a safe environment at all of our locations, sometimes a better option for non-life threatening care is a telehealth, audio or video virtual visit with one of our Medical Group providers.*

June 11, 2020

A summertime staple meets social distancing

June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month, which dovetails with the traditional opening of local farmers markets. This year markets are reopening with new safeguards in place to protect the health of shoppers and vendors.

June 11, 2020

Six doctors practicing at NCH named to Chicago magazine’s list of top disease doctors

The June/July issue of Chicago magazine published a list of 644 top doctors who specialize in treating the six deadliest diseases. Six physicians practicing at Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) in Arlington Heights were included in the list.

February 12, 2020

Northwest Community Healthcare hosts grand opening celebration at new Kildeer outpatient care center

Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) is hosting an open house at its newest outpatient facility in Kildeer at 21481 N. Rand Road from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, February 20.