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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 […]

January 19, 2023

Has Your Young Child Been Vaccinated Against COVID?

By Margaret HerbstIf you have children under age 5, the odds are great that you are holding off on getting them a COVID-19 vaccination.Although the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in June approved COVID vaccines for children ages 6 months to 4 years, about 15.2 million in this age group have not been […]

April 11, 2022

Treat Mom with Healthy Options this Mother’s Day

by Rosemary Weaver, MPH, RDN, LDN, NCH Registered DietitianAs Mother’s Day approaches, you’re probably wanting to find a gift that will make mom smile. This year, why not choose something special that is also healthy? Consider choosing your gift from one of these three “wellness gift” categories: Food, Fitness and Relaxation.FoodMaybe it’s the gift of […]

April 11, 2022

Why boost?

We are continuing our series with members of the NCH Community who want others to know their reason for getting their COVID-19 vaccine booster.Name: Elizabeth Morris, CPMSM, CPCSTitle: DirectorDepartment: Medical Staff ServicesCurrent hometown: HuntleyWhy I got boosted: I’ve had asthma since I was a child. I know the best thing I could do to protect […]