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Bilingual peer counselors bring an added level of support to Latina moms who breastfeed Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) has expanded a community-based initiative educating area Latinos about the importance of breastfeeding, while also providing valuable resources and services. As part of the program, bilingual breastfeeding peer counselors, who are specially trained by NCH lactation experts, [...]

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At Northwest Community Hospital (NCH), patients faced with serious or complex medical conditions have access to a multidisciplinary team of experts for an added level of medical guidance and social support services when it matters most. These specially trained physicians and clinical specialists are part of the Palliative Care Program at NCH, which recently earned [...]

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Northwest Community Hospital (NCH) has been recognized among the nation’s best when it comes to excellence in keeping patients safe during a hospital stay. The Arlington Heights hospital received the highest distinction of an “A” grading from The LeapFrog Group’s Hospital Safety Score(SM), a first-of-its kind initiative that aims to make hospital safety measures and [...]

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Many people suffer from daily joint pain, especially in their knees and hips. If you’re one of those people, it’s time to learn about your options from expert orthopedic physicians who understand your condition. Northwest Community Hospital (NCH) is holding a free joint replacement seminar from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 6, [...]

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Bagged salads from multiple companies are being recalled because of possible contamination with listeria bacteria. No illnesses have been reported at the time of publishing this post. The salads include a variety, ranging from iceberg lettuce to slaw mix, and are sold under the brand names River Ranch, Farm Stand, Hy-Vee, Shurfresh, and The Farmer’s [...]

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Northwest Community Hospital (NCH) has taken minimally-invasive surgery to the next level. The Arlington Heights hospital is the first in the northwest suburbs of Chicago to remove a gallbladder through a tiny incision at the belly button using robotic technology and leaving patients virtually free of scars. This new surgical approach is a significant advancement [...]

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The warmer spring weather often motivates people to re-establish an exercise schedule, to connect with friends for recreational weekend activities, or to start training for the summer’s competitive sports leagues. However, shortly after lacing up those jogging shoes, taking some practice shots, or tossing a few balls, a sharp muscle pain, “click” of the shoulder, [...]

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At Northwest Community Hospital (NCH), you’re likely to spot a few volunteers that you wouldn’t expect to see at the Arlington Heights hospital. Yes, these volunteers are friendly, just like the others. Cheerful and chipper, too. But, they stand apart from the pack with their irresistible personality that’s outright contagious … not to mention their [...]

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U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) outlines the progress of his recovery after suffering from an ischemic stroke in January and expressed his deep gratitude to the people of Illinois for allowing him the time he needs to recover. Mark Kirk suffered a stroke about 15 weeks ago, had three brain surgeries at Northwestern Memorial Hospital [...]

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Northwest Community Healthcare’s popular Finding Dr. Right(SM) program is next scheduled in Arlington Heights, making it faster and easier for area residents to locate a new pediatrician for their children, or an obstetrician/gynecologist (OB-GYN) for themselves. It’s free, and even a little fun. Finding Dr. Right takes place on Wednesday, May 9, from 6 p.m. [...]

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The first new case of mad cow disease in the U.S. since 2006 has been discovered in a dairy cow in California, but health authorities said Tuesday the animal never was a threat to the nation’s food supply. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the finding posed “no risk to the food supply or to human [...]

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Many people suffer from daily joint pain, especially in their knees and hips. If you’re one of those people, it’s time to learn about your options from expert orthopedic physicians who understand your condition. Northwest Community Hospital (NCH) is holding a free joint replacement seminar from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1, [...]

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