Press Releases

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

2012 Press Releases

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