Healthy & Fit

Northwest Community Hospital Among The Nation’s Best In Patient Safety

Wed Jun 27, 2012 09:26 am Cardinal News

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” […]

President’s Circle Leader Gary Dorn Pledges $100,000 to NCH Cancer Services

Fri Jun 22, 2012 01:10 pm Cardinal News

More than a decade ago, Northwest Community Hospital (NCH) Foundation trustee Gary Dorn helped establish the Foundation’s President’s Circle giving society for those who make annual charitable gifts to NCH of $1,000 or more. In […]

Northwest Community Hospital Launches Apple iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch App, for Personal Healthcare Management

Wed Jun 13, 2012 09:34 am Cardinal News

VIDEO App features demo: The free MyNCH app is available for use on the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad; and will be available for Android devices in the future. Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) is making […]

Dynamic Running Class from SUB 5 Available Through Runner’s High ‘n Tri

Wed Jun 6, 2012 11:07 am Cardinal News

Dynamic Running Class is available at Runner’s High ‘n Tri on Campbell Street. Registration is open for June. The sessions involve screening for injury prevention and efficiency improvement, followed by corrective drills, lessons on form […]

Northwest Community Hospital Invites Cancer Survivors To Schaumburg Boomers Baseball Game For Special Celebration

Tue Jun 5, 2012 08:25 pm Cardinal News

Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) is teaming up with the Schaumburg Boomers on Saturday, June 9, when the baseball club hosts its Cancer Survivors Day. As lead sponsor of the celebratory event, NCH is inviting all […]

Free Joint Replacement Seminar To Help People With Hip And Knee Pain On June 6

Thu May 24, 2012 04:12 am Cardinal News

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 […]

Listeria-Contaminated Salad Bags: Multiple Brands Recalled

Mon May 21, 2012 06:57 pm Cardinal News

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 […]

Northwest Community Hospital First Hospital in the Northwest Suburbs to Offer Single Incision Surgery Using Robotic Technology

Wed May 16, 2012 02:57 pm Cardinal News

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 […]

Northwest Community Hospital Sports Medicine Experts Perform Free Injury Screenings For Athletes Of All Levels On May 14

Thu May 10, 2012 05:30 am Cardinal News

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 […]

Northwest Community Hospital Seeks Lovable Dogs To Expand Animal-Assisted Therapy

Wed May 9, 2012 10:09 pm Cardinal News

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, […]

Senator Mark Kirk Releases Gait Analysis and Rehabilitation Walking Program Video

Tue May 8, 2012 05:08 pm Cardinal News

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 […]

Ask Your Physical Education Teacher What ‘Gymnasium’ Really Means; ‘Hot for Words’ Isn’t Kidding

Sat Apr 28, 2012 01:17 pm Cardinal News

‘Gymnasium’ from ‘Gymnasion’ from ‘Gymnazein’ from ‘Gymnos’ which literally means something you would never expect. But Greek gyms weren’t anything like today’s Xsport Fitness, LIFETIME FITNESS, LA Fitness, or the YMCA — or except maybe […]

Northwest Community Hospital: Finding Dr. Right Matches More Patients With Expert Physicians On May 9

Wed Apr 25, 2012 06:05 pm Cardinal News

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 […]

Mad Cow Disease Found in Dairy Cow in California, No Threat to Humans Reported

Wed Apr 25, 2012 07:57 am Cardinal News

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 […]

Free Joint Replacement Seminars at Northwest Community Hospital To Help People With Hip And Knee Pain

Tue Apr 24, 2012 08:38 pm Cardinal News

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 […]

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