2012 Press Releases

Our press releases showcase the most recent news about programs, events, medical breakthroughs and announcements at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

2012 Press Releases

Fourth Annual Minds Matter Benefit Supports Brain Tumor Research, Programs - 08/21/12

Safe Play, Proper Training Key to Back-to-School Sports Safety- 08/13/12

An Apple a Day Helps Kids go Back to School the Right Way - 08/09/12

Summer Intensive Provides High School Students Advanced Look at Cardiology - 08/07/12

Northwestern Researchers Investigate Treatment for Tumor Cells in Spinal Fluid- 08/06/12

Statement Regarding Hospice Burglary and Patient Health Information Breach - 07/26/12

Northwestern Medicine and Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago to Host the National Marfan Foundation's Annual Conference- 07/26/12

Researchers Study Vaccine Created from Patient Blood Cells as Potential Weapon Against Aggressive Brain Tumors - 07/24/12

Northwestern Memorial Only Illinois Hospital Ranked on U.S. News' 2012 Honor Roll of America's Best Hospitals - 07/17/12

Get Back Into Action - 07/16/12

Dodge the Emergency Room this Summer- 07/09/12

Northwestern's Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute Launches Comprehensive Program for Patients with Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease- 07/03/12

Northwestern Medicine Responds to Health Reform Ruling - 06/28/12

Northwestern Memorial Recognized in Healthcare Equality Index 2012- 06/21/12

Enjoy an Active Chicago Summer without Injuries- 06/20/12

Keep Your Skin Safe in the Summer Sun - 06/14/12

Team Northwestern Medicine Largest Volunteer Group in Chicago Cares History - 06/12/12

Northwestern Memorial and Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Named National Leaders in Patient Safety - 06/11/12

Osteoporosis is a Health Threat to Women and Men, Young and Old - 06/11/12

Humboldt Park Residents Adopt Healthy Habits and Gain "A Taste of Wellness" - 05/31/12

The Auxiliary Board of Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Chicago Magazine Present the 12th Annual Summer Lovin’ Event- 05/30/12

Make Safety a Priority as Temperatures Begin to Rise - 05/25/12

Don't Let the Summertime Wreck Your Waistline - 05/24/12

Runners Race Along the Lakefront in Support of Brain Tumor Research- 05/17/2012

Daughter Follows in Mother’s Footsteps at Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation- 05/11/12

Understanding Risk Factors and Recognizing Stroke Symptoms May Save Lives - 05/11/12

Non-Surgical Procedure Offers Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Who Cannot Take Blood Thinners an Alternative for Stroke Reduction - 05/08/12

Kidney Transplanted Twice in Two Weeks - 04/25/12

Study Suggests Atrial Fibrillation Should be Surgically Treated when Performing Cardiac Surgery - 04/25/12

Northwestern Comprehensive Epilepsy Center Recognized with Level 4 Designation by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers - 04/09/12

Northwestern Memorial Hospital Names Stephen L. Ondra Chief Medical Officer -04/03/12

Northwestern Study Compares Endovascular Brain Aneurysm Repair Devices- 04/03/12

Magellan Development Chicago Spring Half Marathon and 10K to Benefit Northwestern Brain Tumor Institute- 04/02/12

Heart Transplant Coordinator Sees Organ Donation Through Patient's Eyes - 04/02/12

Northwestern Memorial Hospital Ranks as a National Leader in Living Donor Kidney and Living Donor Liver Transplants - 03/29/12

Northwestern Hosts Workshops to Offer Parkinson's Patients and Caregivers information and Support - 03/26/12

Mild Winter Leads to Early Allergy Season - 03/22/12

Live Surgery Broadcast Brings High School Students into the Operating Room for a Unique Science Lesson - 03/16/12

Northwestern Expands Clinical Services in Chicago and Northern Suburbs as Part of Northwestern Medicine® - 03/12/12

Don't Lose Sleep Over Daylight Savings Time -03/09/12

Opera Student Recovers from Brain Surgery, Returns to Singing- 03/09/12

As Flu Season Peaks, Experts Say it's Not Too Late to Get a Flu Shot - 03/06/12

Returning Patients to Active Lives with Joint Revision Surgery- 03/05/12

Northwestern Memorial Honored for Commitment to Community - 02/23/12

Chicago's First 5k Race has Special Meaning to Avid Runner and Open-Heart Surgery Patient- 02/20/2012

Northwestern Memorial HealthCare Named Among Top Nonprofits for Executive Women -02/16/12

SMART Heart Eases Heart Ache, Targets Cardiac Patients' Emotional Wellbeing -02/01/2012

Are You a Food Lover or a Couch Champion? -02/01/2012

Essential Tremor Patient Regains Independence Following Surgery- 01/30/2012

Will You Have a Heart Attack or Stroke? -01/26/2012

Tips to Eliminate Winter Skin Woes -01/24/2012

Northwestern Memorial HealthCare Announces Board Appointments -01/23/2012

Northwestern Memorial Hospital Launches News Blog- 01/20/12

Heart Health: What Smart Women Need to Know- 01/19/12

Ten Ways to Stay Safe as Winter's Coldest Air Looms -01/19/12

Life's Most Urgent and Persistent Question: What Are You Doing For Others? -01/16/2012

Take Care of Your Heart When Shoveling Snow- 01/12/2012