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Recent study finds that door-to-balloon times can be lowered using process improvement strategies CHICAGO, April 29, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- While all heart attacks have the potential to be deadly, one type is referred to as the "widow maker" because of its high risk of death. A ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is a severe type of heart attack that occurs when a blockage in a coronary artery causes heart muscle to die; without prompt treatment risk of...
Northwestern Medicine expert helps educate patients on advance care planning CHICAGO, April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- It's a trying time for the entire family having to watch a loved one's health decline. It can be even more stressful and confusing when medical decisions must be made, and family members debate healthcare decisions and question who best knows the patient's wishes. Today marks the sixth annual National Healthcare Decisions Day, and Northwestern Medicine(®)...
Award recognizes outstanding hospitals promoting transparency of quality measures CHICAGO, April 15, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Northwestern Memorial Hospital recently received the 2012 Best Practices in Hospital Website Transparency Award from URAC and The Leapfrog Group. The award identifies outstanding hospital websites that promote transparency of safety and quality measures in a manner that is useful and user-friendly for patients and other customers. Northwestern Memorial...
CHICAGO, March 6, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter announced today that it has entered into a collaborative agreement to provide hospice services to patients and families of Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Midwest CareCenter has one of the largest groups of specialists - physicians and advance practice nurses - in palliative care and hospice and the only music-thanatology program for hospice patients in Illinois. The organization's mission...
Northwestern Medicine orthopaedic expert offers tips for avoiding winter injuries CHICAGO, Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A winter storm hitting the Chicago area this week is expected to bring significant snow, along with freezing rain and sleet. Northwestern Medicine(®) orthopaedic experts warn that slippery, snowy conditions can pose serious health and safety threats and often lead to an increase in fractures, sprains and other orthopaedic injuries. "We see a definite...
Woman thankful for a new life three years after liver transplant CHICAGO, Feb. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Seven years ago, 62-year-old Margot Hamel-Christensen thought she was living a life right out of a best-selling novel. After searching numerous reunion websites, she came across her high school sweetheart's name and number. Margot sent him a note, and not long after, he responded. Margot and Ray met once again and picked up right where they left off in high school....
Northwestern Medicine expert says eating right and being active is the real formula for success CHICAGO, Feb. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Do more. Eat right. Know your numbers. It can't be that simple, right? Northwestern Medicine® cardiologist Clyde Yancy, MD says it is that simple, and has some other little known facts that can help all of us improve our heart health. While many of us may be focused on maintaining New Year's resolutions after overindulging during...
Multispecialty center slated to open March 1 to deliver primary care and subspecialty clinical care services CHICAGO, Feb. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Northwestern Medicine® today announced that on March 1 it will open a new Outpatient Center at 2701 Patriot Boulevard in Glenview, Illinois. At this new center, 20-30 physicians will offer patients a wide range of primary care and specialty clinical services. "We know that many of our patients travel from far-reaching suburbs...
Northwestern Medicine experts are the first in Illinois to offer new GERD procedure CHICAGO, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Affecting one in every four Americans, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the most prevalent gastrointestinal disease in the United States. Very little has changed in the treatment of this condition over the last several decades, until now. Last year, a new device to help treat GERD, called the LINX Reflux Management System was approved after...
Hospitals honored by National Association for Female Executives for the fourth consecutive year CHICAGO, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) has named Northwestern Memorial HealthCare among the NAFE Top 10 Nonprofits for Executive Women for the fourth consecutive year. Northwestern Memorial HealthCare is among an esteemed group of nonprofits to make the list, which recognizes organizations who have established policies to...
