Healthy & Fit

NCH Stroke Program Again Earns Key Award For Quality Care

Sat Apr 21, 2012 10:00 pm Cardinal News

For the second year in a row Northwest Community Hospital (NCH) in Arlington Heights has received the “Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award” from the American Heart Association and American Stroke […]

Northwest Community Hospital Offers A Free Consultation And Education To Individuals With Urinary Incontinence

Fri Apr 13, 2012 08:53 am Cardinal News

Up to 35% of the total population over the age of 60 years is estimated to be incontinent, with women twice as likely as men to experience incontinence. One in three women over the age […]

Nationwide Salmonella Outbreak Has Sickened 116 People As of Wednesday Night

Wed Apr 11, 2012 08:38 pm Cardinal News

A new salmonella case in McLean County brings the Illinois count of a nationwide outbreak of Salmonellosis up to nine — six in Chicago, two in Will County and one in suburban Cook County. The […]

Learn About GERD Thursday Night: Free Seminar About The Dangers Of Chronic Heartburn at Northwest Community Hospital

Wed Apr 11, 2012 06:59 pm Cardinal News

The occasional strike of heartburn comes and goes without much concern for many individuals. A traditional remedy of over-the-counter antacids can usually relieve discomfort. However, there is an underlying health risk for those who suffer […]

NCH named an award recipient of LIVESTRONG® Community Impact Project

Wed Apr 11, 2012 06:57 pm Cardinal News

Northwest Community Hospital (NCH) in Arlington Heights has been announced as a LIVESTRONG® Community Impact Project award recipient. This is a significant milestone in the hospital’s quest to earn certification for palliative care and to […]

Frequent, but Moderate, Chocolate Consumption Associated with Lower Body Mass Index (BMI)

Tue Mar 27, 2012 01:51 pm Cardinal News

Medical researchers studied 1018 patients that were already being evaluated for the non-cardiac effects of statin medications were also studied based on their answer to the question, “How many times a week do you consume […]

Cook County Jail Visitation Banned in Effort to Contain Influenza-Like Illness

Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:22 pm Cardinal News

Outbreak of Influenza-like Illness In an effort to curb the spread of influenza-like illness to detainees, staff and visitors, the Cook County Department of Corrections, in consultation with staff of Cermak Hospital, has started taking […]

Chicagoland’s Big Problem: Heroin Hooks Suburban Teens; and Kills Them

Tue Mar 13, 2012 04:08 am Cardinal News

Heroin Hooks Suburban Kids: MyFoxCHICAGO.com Both Fox News Chicago and the Chicago Tribune have recently reported about the devastating effect of heroin on suburban teenagers and adults. Death by heroin overdose is a disturbing trend […]

Learn The Facts About Colon Cancer At Hospital’s Free Seminar with Dr. Michael Hersh

Fri Mar 2, 2012 01:36 pm Cardinal News

Learn the facts about colon cancer at hospital’s free seminar It often begins with no reliable symptoms, yet can turn into a serious health issue. That’s why it’s important to get the facts about colon […]

Health Department Permits Re-Opening of LA Fitness on Dempster St, Morton Grove

Fri Feb 24, 2012 05:13 pm Cardinal News

After numerous reports of lack of toilet paper, lack of shampoo and detection of mold and mildew conditions, Morton Grove Health Department officials closed the facility “in an effort to protect the health of the […]

NCH Medical Group Welcomes Family Treatment Center to its Team

Fri Feb 3, 2012 02:25 pm Cardinal News

Northwest Community Healthcare’s Medical Group expanded its network of expert doctors on Tuesday, Jan. 31, by acquiring Family Treatment Center. The addition of the single-site practice gives the NCH Medical Group six convenient locations in […]

Learn to Be Heart Healthy at Three NCH Events During Heart Awareness Month

Fri Feb 3, 2012 01:57 pm Cardinal News

EVENTS ON FEB. 11TH, 18TH AND 25TH February is Heart Awareness Month, and Northwest Community Hospital is holding three events in Arlington Heights and Mount Prospect that will help the community increase its knowledge of […]

A Rarity in Leadership: Bruce Crowther Marks 20 Years as CEO

Fri Jan 27, 2012 11:58 am Cardinal News

An organization needs a strong and intelligent leader in order to achieve continued success over two decades, especially in a competitive and changing industry such as healthcare. That person for Northwest Community Healthcare is Bruce […]

Doctor Oz Show: Three Meals to Avoid at a Restaurant According to Chef Michael Symon; Plus the Food Pharmacy

Thu Jan 19, 2012 07:01 pm Cardinal News

Three meals you should avoid at a restaurant, according to Michael Symon. The Special of the Day — Why? Because Michael says the Special of the Day is usually the food that is about to […]

Bob Chinns Crab House Closes Temporarily: First Time in 30 Years for Health Precaution

Wed Jan 11, 2012 09:30 am Cardinal News

As a precaution, Bob Chinns Crab House voluntarily closed Tuesday for an extensive cleanup after several people complained of stomach problems after eating at the restaurant last weekend. The Wheeling restaurant on Milwaukee Avenue is […]

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