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ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (May 15, 2013) – Northwest Community Healthcare’s (NCH) Medical Group is expanding its network of expert doctors as it welcomes allergists Toral Anil Kamdar, MD, and Sarah Peterson, MD. to the Rand Road, Arlington Heights facility, and the Busch Parkway, Buffalo Grove facility, respectively. Dr. Kamdar is board-certified in internal medicine and [...]

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ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (April 9, 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) in Arlington Heights, Ill., is hosting [...]

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ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (April 4, 2013) – Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) is holding a free seminar to provide individuals with guidance and resources for expressing their healthcare wishes before an unexpected medical circumstance occurs. The program is offered by NCH’s Palliative Care Services. Join the Rev. Gwynne Wright of NCH’s Spiritual Care Services from 10 [...]

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Northwest Community Healthcare’s (NCH) Medical Group is expanding its network of expert doctors by opening a new office location on Monday, February 4, at 455 S. Roselle Road, Suite 121, in Schaumburg. Two family practice physicians, who treat patients from pediatric through senior ages, and one internal medicine physician, who treats patients 14 years of [...]

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Northwest Community Healthcare’s (NCH) Medical Group has expanded its network of expert doctors as it welcomes Gastroenterologist Ami Shah Behara, MD, MS. The addition of Dr. Behara expands NCH Medical Group’s gastroenterology practice to four specialists in treating disorders of the digestive system at four convenient locations in the northwest suburbs. Dr. Behara has been [...]

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