ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (March 28, 2013) – Northwest Community Healthcare’s genetic counseling program welcomes a new member who is helping patients and their families identify and manage their hereditary risks of developing cancer. Avis Gibons, MS, CGC, a licensed and board-certified genetic counselor with experience in both clinical and research settings, is now serving patients [...]
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Northwest Community Hospital Adds Genetic Counselor
Published Monday April 01 2013 2:05 pm.
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Learn More About Heartburn, GERD and More at NCH Free Seminar
Published Monday March 25 2013 12:44 pm.
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (March 25, 2013) – Occasional cases of heartburn often can be remedied with over-the-counter medications, but there is an underlying health risk for frequent heartburn sufferers. The burning sensation caused by stomach acids backing up into the esophagus can damage delicate tissue. Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) is hosting a free community health [...]
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Meet Doctors for the Whole Family at NCH Medical Group Open House in Schaumburg
Published Friday March 08 2013 8:03 pm.
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (March 7, 2013) – Northwest Community Healthcare’s Medical Group is hosting an open house event at its newest location, 455 S. Roselle Road in Schaumburg, on Saturday, March 16, from noon to 3 p.m. The new office opened in early February with two family practice physicians, who treat patients from pediatric through [...]
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Whole Foods Market Opens in Kildeer, Palatine Store Closes
Published Wednesday March 06 2013 9:35 pm.
The Palatine Whole Foods Market has moved to Kildeer. The new store is located at 20281 N. Rand Road near Deer Park. The new store with its hearth stone appearance is just east of Deer Park Town Center and also across the street on the north side of Rand Road. Whole Foods Market in Palatine [...]
Learn The Facts About Colon Cancer At Northwest Community Hospital
Published Wednesday February 27 2013 9:17 pm.
Medical Group’s free seminar It’s the type of cancer no one wants to talk about, but colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. That’s why it’s important to get the facts about colon cancer and find out when screenings should begin. With March [...]
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Northwest Community Hospital Hosts Parents Of Preemies Event
Published Wednesday February 27 2013 9:12 pm.
Recognizing the courage and commitment of parents of premature babies, Northwest Community Hospital (NCH) is hosting a Parents of Preemies Day on Sunday, March 10, to bring awareness to premature births. The free community event is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the NCH Auditorium, 800 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Parents of [...]
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Heavy Snow Today Is Known As “Heart Attack Snow” But It Should Also Be Known As “Hand Injury Snow”
Published Tuesday February 26 2013 4:34 pm.
Today’s snow is especially heavy and wet. Warm air in the atmosphere, and the actual snow falling to the ground brought the ground air temperature down to freezing or slightly below freezing. The snow was on the verge of being rain, which makes for heavy, wet snow. Shoveling can be good exercise, but only if [...]
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Time’s “Bitter Pill” Explains: “Who Should Pay for Health Care?” How About “Why Does Health Care Cost So Much?
Published Saturday February 23 2013 1:59 pm.
Steven Brill talks to TIME about his cover story “Bitter Pill: Why Medical Bills Are Killing Us” on the outrageous pricing and egregious profits that are destroying our health care. Why Does Healthcare Cost so Much? Sample Answers: $77 for a box of gauze pads that someone could get at the drug store for $1. [...]
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Special K Red Berries Cereal Boxes Recalled for Possible Glass Fragments
Published Friday February 22 2013 12:30 pm.
Kellogg’s is voluntarily recalling some packages of Special K Red Berries cereal because the boxes might contain fragments of glass. The recall includes certain 11.2-ounce, 22.4-ounce and 37-ounce boxes sold in the U.S. “Please check any packages you have in your home and if your package matches the following criteria, please do not eat the [...]
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Northwest Community Hospital Hosts Fall Risk Screening Clinic March 1, 2013 — One Week From Today
Published Friday February 22 2013 11:23 am.
With falls reported as the leading cause of fatal injuries among older adults, Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) is hosting a free fall risk screening clinic. NCH physical therapists will help individuals learn about their risk of falling and what they can do to keep themselves safe at home. NCH’s fall risk screening clinic is scheduled [...]
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February 18 Immunization Clinic at Village of Arlington Heights Cancelled Due to Lower Federal Funding Levels
Published Thursday February 14 2013 7:16 am.
Due to lower Federal funding levels, the Village of Arlington Heights Health Services Unit is unable to host the February 18 Community Partnership Immunization Clinic that has provided vaccines to children under the age of 19 on a monthly basis since 1993. A notice was recently given by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) [...]
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Northwest Community Hospital Invites Cancer Survivors To Chicago Wolves Hockey Game for Celebration
Published Thursday February 14 2013 6:14 am.
Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) and the Chicago Wolves are teaming up to celebrate cancer survivorship on Sunday, Feb. 17, when the hockey team hosts NCH Cancer Survivor Night at Allstate Arena in Rosemont. “NCH is very excited to be partnering with the Chicago Wolves to celebrate cancer survivors,” said Keith Ammons, director of cancer services [...]
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