Healthy & Fit

Time’s “Bitter Pill” Explains: “Who Should Pay for Health Care?” How About “Why Does Health Care Cost So Much?

Sat Feb 23, 2013 01:59 pm Cardinal News

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 […]

Northwest Community Hospital Hosts Fall Risk Screening Clinic March 1, 2013 — One Week From Today

Fri Feb 22, 2013 11:23 am Cardinal News

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 […]

February 18 Immunization Clinic at Village of Arlington Heights Cancelled Due to Lower Federal Funding Levels

Thu Feb 14, 2013 07:16 am Cardinal News

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 […]

Northwest Community Hospital Invites Cancer Survivors To Chicago Wolves Hockey Game for Celebration

Thu Feb 14, 2013 06:14 am Cardinal News

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 […]

Lady Gaga Hip Injury that Postponed Tour Followed a Period of Weight Gain

Wed Feb 13, 2013 06:19 pm Cardinal News

Lady Gaga says she’s “heartsick” to postpone four shows after sustaining an injury that’s left her unable to walk. Her performances set for Feb. 13-14 in Chicago, Feb. 16 in Detroit and Feb. 17 in […]

NCH Medical Group Adds Physicians to New Schaumburg Location

Fri Feb 1, 2013 10:04 am Cardinal News

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 […]

NCH Medical Group Adds 4th Gastroenterologist Northwest Community Hospital’s Growing Team

Thu Jan 24, 2013 01:39 am Cardinal News

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 […]

VIDEO: Flu Containment: How Far Do Contagious Flu Droplets Travel? How Does Flu Attack?

Sat Jan 19, 2013 10:04 am Cardinal News

NPR “Flu Attack! How a Virus Invades Your Body with David Balinsky (medical illustrator) and animation by Zirus and XVIVO. You’re in the store, and you see someone in the aisle with red, watery eyes […]

Flu Season Updates from Cook County, IDPH and CDC; Influenza-Like Illness is Up and Widespread

Fri Jan 18, 2013 02:55 pm Cardinal News

Illinois Department of Public Health spokeswoman Melaney Arnold reported Friday, January 18, 2013 that 476 people have been admitted to hospital intensive care units with the flu this season and 50 have died. Last week […]

Know Your Numbers, Know Your Risk: Learn Your Risk of Heart Disease at NCH Heart Awareness Month Events

Thu Jan 17, 2013 06:14 am Cardinal News

Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) is hosting four events in conjunction with Heart Awareness Month in February that will help residents increase their knowledge of their risk for heart disease. Because some heart conditions don’t have […]

Northwest Community Hospital Receives Donated Children’s Books from Barnes and Noble Over Holidays

Wed Jan 16, 2013 07:27 am Cardinal News

Northwest Community Healthcare in Arlington Heights partnered with the popular bookstore Barnes and Noble this holiday season to collect more than 1,500 donated books for patients in the Pediatric department. Picture, board and chapter books […]

Cholesterol Checks During February “Heart Month” Provided by Village of Arlington Heights Nursing Services

Sat Jan 12, 2013 09:25 am Cardinal News

The Village of Arlington Heights is having a Cholesterol Clinic on Saturday, February 9, 2013, from 8:30am-10:30am to commemorate National Heart Awareness Month. The screenings will be held in Health Services at the Village of […]

Flu Spreading in At Least 29 States: Boston, MA Hit Especially Hard; Illinois Spiking

Thu Jan 10, 2013 07:22 am Cardinal News

Boston declared a public health emergency Wednesday as the city tried to deal with a harsh flu season and the state reported 18 flu-related deaths so far. Google Flu Search Activity: Estimates were made using […]

Northwest Community Hospital Welcomes Dr. Eric Benink as New Chief Medical Officer

Thu Jan 3, 2013 06:06 pm Cardinal News

Leader with both business and medical expertise hired after extensive search Northwest Community Hospital (NCH) in Arlington Heights is pleased to announce that Dr. Eric Benink MD, MBA, FAAEM, will be joining as its new […]

Flu Response: Northwest Community Hospital Establishes Temporary Visitation Policy Restricting Visitors Under 12

Thu Jan 3, 2013 05:36 pm Cardinal News

Due to an increase of flu in the community, anyone under the age of 12 is not allowed to visit patients at Northwest Community Hospital. The temporary change to the visitation policy at Northwest Community […]

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