The Joint Commission awards Advanced Certification to NCH's Palliative Care Program
The Palliative Care Program at Northwest Community Hospital (NCH) has been awarded Advanced Certification for Palliative Care from The Joint Commission, making NCH the first hospital in Illinois and among the first 10 acute care hospitals in the nation to receive this new designation.
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Stress ulcer prophylaxis intended for select ICU patients only
According to the most current guidelines published by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), SUPs are recommended for select ICU patients only. For details, read more.
NCH ranked nationally in ear, nose and throat care; among Illinois' best hospitals
U.S. News & World Report has published its list of best hospitals, and NCH is among the top providers in the state, in addition to earning national recognition in ENT care. Learn more about this prestigious survey and find out where NCH ranks on this year's national and local lists.
Northwest Community Hospital among the nation's best in patient safety
Northwest Community Hospital (NCH) has been recognized among the nation's best when it comes to excellence in keeping patients safe during a hospital stay, according to The LeapFrog Group's Hospital Safety ScoreSM
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