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First-of-its-kind study from Northwestern Medicine also looked at the quality of life and cognitive function in COVID long-haulers who were vaccinated

When Alex Timchak experienced left side pain, his family history led him to fear the worst. After a proper diagnosis by Northwestern Medicine physicians, Timchak is now cancer-free.

Nurses pulled together a last-minute ceremony so Annesley Clark could tie the knot before the high-risk procedure

Naples, FL — October 28, 2024 — Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) announced today a strategic collaboration with Northwestern Medicine with a focus on enhancing and expanding cancer care services. Leveraging the expertise of Northwestern Medicine, …

$8.6 million multi-year initiative will establish the Northwestern Medicine West Health Accelerator

London and Chicago – [19th November] – The London Clinic, the UK’s largest independent charitable hospital and Northwestern Medicine, a leading U.S. based academic healthcare organisation, have announced a ground-breaking international …

Potential breakthrough in cancer treatment uncovered by Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute researchers

Luke Bucciarelli from Brentwood, Tenn., loves watching YouTube videos of Northwestern Medicine thoracic surgeon Sam Kim, MD, using the surgical robot to remove cancerous tumors

 Louis Smith received his medical treatment through an onsite heart failure clinic for veterans

Robotic surgeries offer a precise approach to common procedures that may result in quicker recovery time for patients

74-year-old Harry Stackhouse of Zion, Ill., received a kidney from his daughter, felt no pain during the procedure and was discharged home 36 hours later

It’s estimated that approximately 50,000 to 75,000 people in the United States have myositis

On Sunday, June 2, cancer survivors, supporters and health professionals will gather to celebrate milestones and make an impact on the future of cancer care

Nearly five million Americans have pulsatile tinnitus, a sound in one or both ears that synchronizes with their heartbeat and can be debilitating

The performance will celebrate dancers of all ages and movement abilities

Northwestern Memorial Hospital nurses print off the patient’s last few steady heartbeats from the EKG machine, place the sheet of paper in a glass bottle and attach a ribbon with the patient’s name

After receiving new lungs, 64-year-old Dan Spees regained the ability to practice trumpet with the support of a Northwestern Medicine occupational therapist

During his stroke workup at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Alex McKeown was found to have an aortic root aneurysm and a bicuspid aortic valve (BAV), which affects about 1% of the population

CHICAGO – January 5, 2023 – Northwestern Memorial HealthCare (NMHC) named Howard Chrisman, MD, as the health system’s new chief executive officer, succeeding Dean Harrison as of January 1, 2023.“Dr. Chrisman has the perfect blend of clinical …

Born in the Philippines, Patricio Collera moved to the United States and worked as a Northwestern Medicine nurse for several years. On Aug. 24, he received the call that organs were available. Thanksgiving Day marks three months since receiving the …

Health systems across the country join together to encourage parents to ask about gun access and safety measures

Jason DePetris of Long Beach, California, set a personal record at the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 9, and was reunited at the race with his Northwestern Medicine neurosurgeon

Itasca firefighters transported 34-year-old Frank Nunez home to Crystal Lake, Illinois, along with his fiancé and family dog

Chicago, IL – As Grace Hinchman returns to school this fall, the Loyola University Chicago volleyball player is literally “one in a million.”In June, the 20-year-old from Geneva, Ill., was diagnosed with an extremely rare and catastrophic epilepsy …

CHICAGO – August 25, 2022 – Northwestern Medicine serves patients across more than 10,000 square miles of Northern Illinois. To better address the diverse needs of individual communities, Northwestern Memorial HealthCare launched a grant initiative …