Northwestern Memorial�s Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute Trials Implantable Device to Manage Congestive Heart Failure Symptoms

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +0600

CHICAGO – Northwestern Memorial’s Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute is one of seven programs in the country participating i

Northwestern Memorial Surgeon to Demonstrate Minimally Invasive Scoliosis Surgery During Live Interactive Webcast

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +0600

Unique Surgical Approach Pioneered by Richard Fessler, MD, PhD

CHICAGO — Richard Fessler, MD, PhD, a renowned spinal surgeon at Chicago’s Northwestern Memorial Hospital,

Northwestern Memorial Opens North Shore Transplant Clinic

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +0600

Clinic offers kidney and liver services to patients in northern suburbs

CHICAGO — Northwestern Memorial Hospital transplant physicians have opened a c

Northwestern Memorial Named Chicago�s �Most Preferred� Hospital

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:00:00 +0600

Hospital Honored for the 10th Consecutive Year

CHICAGO –For 10 years running, Chicago consumers have named Northwestern Memorial Hospital as their

Northwestern Memorial Named Among Nation's Top Hospitals by the Leapfrog Group

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:00:00 +0600

CHICAGO –Northwestern Memorial Hospital has been named one of the Top Hospitals in the nation by the Leapfrog Group and the Midwest Business Group in their annual survey that recognizes top p

Northwestern Memorial Recognized Among Nation's "100 Best Companies for Working Mothers" for the Ninth Consecutive Year

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:00:00 +0600

CHICAGO –Northwestern Memorial Hospital has been distinguished as one of the “100 Best Companies for Working Mothers” by Working Mother magazine for the ninth consecutive year.&nb

Early Detection Essential in the Fight Against Ovarian Cancer

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:00:00 +0600

Experts Stress the Importance of Recognizing Potential Warning Signs

CHICAGO — Ovarian cancer is often referred to as the silent killer due to the advanced stage at which most

National Study Shows Magnesium Sulfate Reduces Risk of Cerebral Palsy in Premature Births

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:00:00 +0600

Northwestern Memorial Hospital one of 18 centers involved in 10-year study

CHICAGO – Results of a 10-year study published in the August 28 issue of the New England Journal

Experts at Northwestern Memorial Physicians Group Offer Tips for a Healthy Transition Back to School

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:00:00 +0600

Exercise, Proper Nutrition and Sleep Among the Cornerstones for Getting off to a Good Start

As August signals the winding down of summer, the bell rings for more than 50 million stud

Prentice Women's Hospital Offers Car Seat Instruction and Inspection Services

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:00:00 +0600

Experts Caution that Nearly 84 Percent of Car Seats are Improperly Installed; Program Aims to Educate Parents and Keep Kids Safe

CHICAGO – According to the National Highway Tra

New Implant Device Remotely Monitors Heart Failure Patients at Northwestern Memorial's Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:00:00 +0600

A pressure sensor that is permanently implanted into the heart works with an electronic monitoring system that wirelessly measures patient’s pulmonary artery pressure

Northwestern Memorial Named Among the '100 Most Wired' Hospitals in the Nation for the Eighth Year

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:00:00 +0600

Designation Exemplifies Efforts to Enhance Patient Care through Innovative IT Strategies

CHICAGO – Northwestern Memorial Hospital has once again been

Study Shows Cost-Effectiveness of 64-Slice CT Scanner in Emergency Department Chest Pain Patients

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:00:00 +0600

CHICAGO — A recent study led by Rahul Khare, MD, emergency department physician and assistant director of operations at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, sought to determine the cost-effectiven

Northwestern Memorial Among America's Best Hospitals in 10 Clinical Specialties According to U.S. News' 2008 Rankings

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 12:00:00 +0600

The hospital is the highest-rated Illinois hospital in six clinical areas

CHICAGO – Northwestern Memorial Hospital is rated in 10 clinical specialtie

Northwestern Memorial Hospital's Gynecology Program Rated Illinois' Highest Among America's Best in 2008 U.S. News & World Report Rankings

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:00:00 +0600

The gynecology program at Northwestern Memorial’s Prentice Women’s Hospital ranks 18th in the nation among thousands of programs evaluated for the 2008 edition of U.S. News & World

Summertime Fun without the Guilt: Northwestern Memorial Hospital Dietitian Offers Tips for Making Healthy Food Choices

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:00:00 +0600

Moderation and balance help maintain nutrition and prevent overeating

CHICAGO — For many, the potential to overeat during the summer season is all too present during picnics, b

Northwestern Memorial to Host Live Webcast Demonstrating the Benefits of Robotic Surgery to treat Gynecologic Malignancies

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:00:00 +0600

M. Patrick Lowe, MD to Perform Robotic Hysterectomy During Live Interactive Webcast

CHICAGO —

Physicians at Northwestern Memorial Offer Sun Safety Tips Just in Time for the Start Of Summer

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +0600

As temperatures escalate, so should awareness of how to play safely in the summer sun

CHICAGO - With warmer weather, extended daylight hours, and a host of outdoor activities t

Northwestern Memorial Specializes in Treating Marfan Syndrome, A Rare Growth Disorder Affecting Heart Health

Wed, 28 May 2008 12:00:00 +0600

Damaging effects can cut an individual’s life expectancy in half if not identified and treated

CHICAGO — It’s likely that most people have not heard of

Northwestern Memorial Hospital Opens Transplant Clinic in Portage, Indiana

Wed, 14 May 2008 12:00:00 +0600

Clinic offers kidney and liver services to patients in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio

CHICAGO — Northwestern Memorial Hospital transplant physicians have opened a

Healthy Advice for Moms this Mother's Day: Take it Easy

Fri, 09 May 2008 12:00:00 +0600

Doctors at Northwestern Memorial Hospital remind that moms are most at risk for stress-related illness

CHICAGO – Moms are like superheroes. They juggle everything from ho

Northwestern Memorial Launches Chicago's First Clinic Dedicated to Limb Preservation and Wound Care

Tue, 06 May 2008 12:00:00 +0600

Clinic addresses major concern facing diabetic community while providing hope to other affected patients

CHICAGO – Patients who face serious wounds or conditions

Study Shows Gene Variations May Predict Risk of Breast Cancer in Women

Thu, 01 May 2008 12:00:00 +0600

Northwestern Memorial physician leads study that paves way for future genetic testing models

CHICAGO – According to a recent study, led by

Northwestern Memorial's Center For Heart Failure Focuses on Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy-A Leading Cause of Cardiac Sudden Death in Young People

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:00:00 +0600

Multidisciplinary team combines specialized testing and care to manage disease

CHICAGO – Hype

Northwestern Memorial Successfully Completes Rare Four-Way Domino Paired Kidney Exchange Transplant Surgery

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:00:00 +0600

Four kidney donors and four recipients simultaneously underwent surgery

CHICAGO — On Thursday, April 3, transplant surg

Robert Bonow, MD Honored for Outstanding Service by the American College of Cardiology

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:00:00 +0600

Bonow Named Master of the American College of Cardiology during ceremonies at the 57th Annual Scientific Session Held this Week in Chicago

CHICAGO —

Northwestern Memorial Hospital, CAPS, and p4ps Host Consumer Forum to Advance Partnerships to Improve Healthcare Patient Safety

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:00:00 +0600

First-of-its-kind workshop to convene at Northwestern Memorial June 19 – 21, 2008

CHICAGO, March 12, 2008 – Ask just about anyone about their healthcare experiences in Am

Northwestern Memorial Study Tests Cancer Drug on Scleroderma Patients

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:00:00 +0600

Study Seeks Treatment to Address Skin Hardening Affects of the Devastating Disease

Physicians at Northwestern Memorial Hospital are studying the effects of an anti-cancer drug to tre

Experts from Northwestern Memorial's Sleep Disorders Center Remind Chicago Residents About the Importance of a Good Night's Sleep

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:00:00 +0600

More than 70 Million Americans Suffer from Sleep Disorders

CHICAGO — To be well-rested is a feat easier said than done for approximately 40 million adults who suffer from chron

Specialized Care Essential for Women with Congenital Heart Disease Undergoing Pregnancy

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:00:00 +0600

Heart Disease and Pregnancy Program at Northwestern Memorial Provides Multidisciplinary Care to Support Safe Pregnancies for Mom and Baby

CHICAGO — Du

Northwestern Memorial's Heart Center Pioneers Minimally Invasive Surgery That Corrects Irregular Heart Beat

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:00:00 +0600

Experts combine traditional surgery procedures for a minimally invasive surgical option to treat atrial fibrillation

CHICAGO —

Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern Memorial Foundation Elect New Members to Board of Directors

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:00:00 +0600

CHICAGO – Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, corporate parent of Northwestern Memorial Hospital, appointed at its January 31 board meeting several new members to the Northwestern Memorial Foun

Northwestern Memorial Transplant Program Initiates New Study

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:00:00 +0600

Study seeks to wean certain kidney transplant recipients off anti-rejection drugs following surgery

CHICAGO — After a transplant surgery, anti-rejection drugs for the organ rec

Northwestern Memorial's Integrative Cardiology Combines Natural Therapies with New Scientific Advances to Prevent Heart Disease

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:00:00 +0600

The hospital’s Center for Integrative Medicine and Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute team up to provide a new approach to prevention of heart disease

CHICAGO— T

Radiology Study at Northwestern Memorial Finds MR Angiography Better Detects High-risk Heart Patients

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:00:00 +0600

CHICAGO — A study led by a team of radiologists and researchers at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Northwestern University was featured on the cover of the December 2007 issue of the Ameri

Northwestern Memorial Hospital Press Releases

Northwestern Memorial�s Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute Trials Implantable Device to Manage Congestive Heart Failure Symptoms

Northwestern Memorial Surgeon to Demonstrate Minimally Invasive Scoliosis Surgery During Live Interactive Webcast

Northwestern Memorial Opens North Shore Transplant Clinic

Northwestern Memorial Named Chicago�s �Most Preferred� Hospital

Northwestern Memorial Named Among Nation's Top Hospitals by the Leapfrog Group

Northwestern Memorial Recognized Among Nation's "100 Best Companies for Working Mothers" for the Ninth Consecutive Year

Early Detection Essential in the Fight Against Ovarian Cancer

National Study Shows Magnesium Sulfate Reduces Risk of Cerebral Palsy in Premature Births

Experts at Northwestern Memorial Physicians Group Offer Tips for a Healthy Transition Back to School

Prentice Women's Hospital Offers Car Seat Instruction and Inspection Services

New Implant Device Remotely Monitors Heart Failure Patients at Northwestern Memorial's Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute

Northwestern Memorial Named Among the '100 Most Wired' Hospitals in the Nation for the Eighth Year

Study Shows Cost-Effectiveness of 64-Slice CT Scanner in Emergency Department Chest Pain Patients

Northwestern Memorial Among America's Best Hospitals in 10 Clinical Specialties According to U.S. News' 2008 Rankings

Northwestern Memorial Hospital's Gynecology Program Rated Illinois' Highest Among America's Best in 2008 U.S. News & World Report Rankings

Summertime Fun without the Guilt: Northwestern Memorial Hospital Dietitian Offers Tips for Making Healthy Food Choices

Northwestern Memorial to Host Live Webcast Demonstrating the Benefits of Robotic Surgery to treat Gynecologic Malignancies

Physicians at Northwestern Memorial Offer Sun Safety Tips Just in Time for the Start Of Summer

Northwestern Memorial Specializes in Treating Marfan Syndrome, A Rare Growth Disorder Affecting Heart Health

Northwestern Memorial Hospital Opens Transplant Clinic in Portage, Indiana

Healthy Advice for Moms this Mother's Day: Take it Easy

Northwestern Memorial Launches Chicago's First Clinic Dedicated to Limb Preservation and Wound Care

Study Shows Gene Variations May Predict Risk of Breast Cancer in Women

Northwestern Memorial's Center For Heart Failure Focuses on Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy-A Leading Cause of Cardiac Sudden Death in Young People

Northwestern Memorial Successfully Completes Rare Four-Way Domino Paired Kidney Exchange Transplant Surgery

Robert Bonow, MD Honored for Outstanding Service by the American College of Cardiology

Northwestern Memorial Hospital, CAPS, and p4ps Host Consumer Forum to Advance Partnerships to Improve Healthcare Patient Safety

Northwestern Memorial Study Tests Cancer Drug on Scleroderma Patients

Experts from Northwestern Memorial's Sleep Disorders Center Remind Chicago Residents About the Importance of a Good Night's Sleep

Specialized Care Essential for Women with Congenital Heart Disease Undergoing Pregnancy

Northwestern Memorial's Heart Center Pioneers Minimally Invasive Surgery That Corrects Irregular Heart Beat

Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern Memorial Foundation Elect New Members to Board of Directors

Northwestern Memorial Transplant Program Initiates New Study

Northwestern Memorial's Integrative Cardiology Combines Natural Therapies with New Scientific Advances to Prevent Heart Disease

Radiology Study at Northwestern Memorial Finds MR Angiography Better Detects High-risk Heart Patients