Healthy & Fit

Goshen Hospital in Indiana Hospital Fires 8 Workers Who Refused Flu Shot

Thu Jan 3, 2013 09:03 am Cardinal News

Melanie McDonald: A northern Indiana hospital has fired eight employees who refused to get flu shots under a new policy intended to protect patients from the potentially deadly illness. Goshen Hospital in Goshen, Indiana instituted […]

A Little Overweight? Researchers’ Summary Is Good News for Overweight Class and Grade I Obese

Wed Jan 2, 2013 10:37 am Cardinal News

Weight Watchers may not be thrilled that Jessica Simpson is pregnant AGAIN … But the singer might be happy with researchers’ news, if her BMI stays under 35. Researchers studying the relationship of obesity and […]

Northwest Community Hospital Adds Another Blue Cross/Blue Shield Plan to Help Seniors

Tue Dec 25, 2012 08:20 am Cardinal News

Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) is set to expand the northwest suburban system’s Blue Cross/Blue Shield (BC/BS) coverage to include “Medicare Select Plan F. “ ( NCH also accepts the new BC/BS Medicare Advantage plan.). The […]

Kids Safety Season? Holiday Safety Tips 2012 From The American Academy Of Pediatrics

Sun Dec 9, 2012 10:02 am Cardinal News

The American Academy of Pediatrics — with their national headquarters in Elk Grove Village –has released their 2012 Holiday Safety Tips. The holidays are an exciting time of year for kids, and frequently the distractions […]

Northwest Community Healthcare Awarded Elite Distinction as a 2012 Leapfrog Top Hospital

Wed Dec 5, 2012 07:38 am Cardinal News

The Leapfrog Group’s annual list of Top Hospitals was announced on December 4th in Baltimore, Maryland and included Northwest Community Healthcare in Arlington Heights, IL. The announcement came at Leapfrog’s Annual Meeting, focusing on transparency […]

Northwest Community Hospital Achieves NICHE “Senior Friendly” Status for Older Adult Patient Care

Wed Dec 5, 2012 07:10 am Cardinal News

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (Dec. 3, 2012) – Northwest Community Hospital (NCH) was recently designated a “Senior Friendly” hospital for its NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) program, acknowledging the hospital’s alignment with the needs […]

Prep Hockey Club Raises $1,000 for Northwest Community Hospital’s Gift-A-Mammogram Program

Wed Nov 28, 2012 08:25 am Cardinal News

Arlington Heights, Ill. (Nov. 12,2012) – Can a group of high-energy, teenage athletes contribute to a charitable cause? The Prep Hockey Club says, “Yes!” With some parental assistance, the Club’s players raised $1,000 at their […]

Egyptian Man, Moustafa Ismail, Tops World’s Largest Upper Arms While Skeptics Cry “Synthol”

Wed Nov 28, 2012 07:53 am Cardinal News

Moustafa Ismail of Massachusetts says having arms as wide as an thinly built adult man’s waist comes with plenty of unexpected challenges, including difficulty in finding shirts with sleeves that fit his 31-inch muscles without […]

People Are Suffering Strokes at Younger Ages; Mean Stroke Age Down 71.2 to 69.2

Sat Oct 13, 2012 01:13 pm Cardinal News

According to a study from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine regarding people from the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region — an estimated population of 1.3 million — strokes are occurring at younger ages. The […]

MedSpring Immediate Care Announces Chicago Suburbs Expansion from Texas Market

Wed Oct 10, 2012 08:02 am Cardinal News

SCHEDULED TO OPEN IN DECEMBER 2012 WITH DAILY OPERATION 9:00 AM TO 9:00 PM MedSpring Immediate Care, a leading provider of high-quality immediate health care, today announced their expansion into the Chicago market with the […]

NCH Medical Group Adds Physicians Ajay Jain, MD and Victor A. Lesniauskas, MD Multidisciplinary Care Team

Tue Oct 2, 2012 06:20 am Cardinal News

Northwest Community Healthcare’s (NCH) Medical Group has expanded its network of expert doctors as it welcomes two internal medicine physicians to the practice, Ajay Jain, MD, and Victor A. Lesniauskas, MD. With the addition of […]

NCH Medical Group’s Community Health Seminar (Oct. 11) to Help Individuals Take Control of Diabetes

Wed Sep 26, 2012 07:10 am Cardinal News

People with type 1 or type 2 diabetes are keenly aware of how important it is to routinely monitor their diabetic condition and to lead an active and healthy lifestyle. However, for many men and […]

Volunteers Sought for Nationwide Cancer Prevention Study in Northwest Suburbs

Tue Sep 18, 2012 10:56 am Cardinal News

American Cancer Society seeks residents interested in fighting back against cancer [As an enrollment partner for the upcoming Cancer Prevention Study-3, Northwest Community Healthcare recently shared the American Cancer Society announcement.] Arlington Heights, Ill. – […]

Flu Shot Clinics, September 27 & 28 at Arlington Heights Senior Center

Tue Sep 18, 2012 10:50 am Cardinal News

The Village of Arlington Heights Health Services will be offering flu shots for seasonal influenza by appointment only on Thursday, September 27 from 5-7 p.m. and Friday, September 28, from 9 – 11 a.m. at […]

NCH Joint Replacement Seminar: Orthopedic Experts To Discuss Latest Treatment Options for People with Joint Pain

Fri Sep 14, 2012 03:15 pm Cardinal News

Many people suffer from daily joint pain, especially in their knees and hips. As new and innovative treatment options emerge, sometimes it can be overwhelming to choose the solution that’s right for you. To help […]

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