Northwest Community Hospital

NCH Promotoras Program Makes a Difference in the Health of Latino Communities

Tue Sep 13, 2016 08:59 am Cardinal News

The NCH Promotoras, from left, Ana Flores, Violeta Audelo-Solano, Daniela Baez, Laura Ramirez and Rosa Vasquez. Five young Latino women are having a positive effect on the health of hundreds within the Spanish-speaking communities of […]

NCH Emergency Medical Director John M. Ortinau Rreceives Illinois College of Emergency Physicians (ICEP) Meritorious Service Award

Wed Jun 1, 2016 11:40 am Cardinal News

John M. Ortinau, M.D., FACEP, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Medical Director at Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH), recently received the Illinois College of Emergency Physicians (ICEP) Meritorious Service Award for “significant contributions to the advancement of […]

February 19 Rough Weather Day for 2 Consecutive Years in Arlington Heights

Sat Feb 20, 2016 10:53 am Cardinal News

Do you remember February 19 last year? The record low for Chicago was broken on February 19, 2015 at 6:51 a.m. The previous record low was -7°F in 1936. The wind chill was a dangerous […]

Shop for Your Heart with NCH; Hospital Celebrates Heart Awareness Month

Fri Feb 12, 2016 07:11 pm Cardinal News

Don’t you just hate wandering through the aisles of your grocery story trying to decide on healthy, nutritious foods for dinner? With the number of products claiming health benefits, buying the healthiest food choices for […]

Patient with a Knife Causes Police Activity at Northwest Community Hospital ER Early Morning Saturday, Arlington Heights

Sat Feb 6, 2016 04:35 pm Cardinal News

UPDATE: A man reporting to be the father of a man with a knife at Northwest Community Hospital early Saturday said in a telephone call that he had brought his son to the Emergency Room […]

NCH Medical Group Adds Thoracic and Vascular Surgeons to Staff

Thu Oct 15, 2015 12:26 pm Cardinal News

Northwest Community Healthcare’s (NCH) Medical Group expands its network of experienced doctors as it welcomes a thoracic surgeon and vascular surgeon. Gary Chmielewski, M.D., is board-certified in thoracic and cardiac surgery and is treating patients […]

A Big Debt of Thanks and Honor in Paying Respects to Stanley M. Zydlo, MD — December 15, 1933 – June 3, 2015

Thu Jun 11, 2015 06:39 pm Cardinal News

VIDEO: Funeral services for Stanley M. Zydlo, M.D. at St. Theresa Catholic Church and St. Michael Cemetery in Palatine. Dr. Stanley M. Zydlo’s funeral was held today at 10:00 a.m. at St. Theresa Catholic Church […]

Stanley M. Zydlo, MD “Father of Paramedics” Founder of First Emergency Medical System in Illinois Dies

Thu Jun 4, 2015 10:13 am Cardinal News

FIRE OPS 101 in Glenview in 2010: Stanley M. Zydlo, M.D. demonstrates Endotracheal Intubation at elapsed time 00:34 through 00:55. Stanley M. Zydlo, M.D. — the founder of the Northwest Community EMS system and board […]

NCH Awarded Hospital Accreditation from The Joint Commission

Thu Mar 12, 2015 05:18 pm Cardinal News

Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) has once again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of […]

NCH Atherton Heart Failure Clinic Fills a Growing Need for Chronic Heart Failure Disease Management

Thu Dec 11, 2014 11:54 am Cardinal News

If you receive a diagnosis of heart failure, there is a bright light at the end of the tunnel – and her name is Karolee Fill, RN, APN. Fill runs the newly opened NCH Atherton […]

NCH Nurse Offers Healthcare Services at Township of Schaumburg

Wed Nov 12, 2014 12:29 pm Cardinal News

Schaumburg Township residents now have easier access to healthcare services, thanks to a partnership between Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) and the Township of Schaumburg that will deliver coordinated healthcare programs and educational classes for the […]

Robert Rao, MD Named Chief of Surgery at Northwest Community Hospital

Wed Nov 5, 2014 01:09 pm Cardinal News

Robert Rao, MD, a veteran, board-certified general surgeon has been named chief of surgery at Northwest Community Healthcare in Arlington Heights. Dr. Rao, who has 19 years of experience on staff at NCH, earned his […]

Northwest Community Hospital Offers Free Programs for Seniors in September

Wed Sep 10, 2014 06:41 am Cardinal News

Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) is hosting several free programs for adults over age 55 in September at the Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. To register for the following programs, call […]

NCH Seeks Lovable Dogs and Handlers to Expand Hospital’s Animal-Assisted Therapy

Thu Jul 24, 2014 05:18 pm Cardinal News

Northwest Community Healthcare’s (NCH) Animal-Assisted Therapy program is looking for more four-legged friendly volunteers and their handlers to help expand the popular program that aids patients during their recovery. Lovable canines and their volunteer owners […]

Hospital Seminar on Foot Problems at Northwest Community Healthcare: “Healthy Feet Are Happy Feet” July 29

Fri Jul 18, 2014 08:44 am Cardinal News

Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) is hosting a seminar on common foot problems for senior citizens. “Healthy Feet are Happy Feet” is scheduled from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 29, at Northwest Community Hospital […]

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