Northwest Community helps you to find Dr. Right

Northwest Community Healthcare’s successful “Finding Dr. Right” program is coming next to Mount Prospect, making it faster and easier for area residents to locate a new primary care physician for themselves or their family. It’s free, and even a little fun.

“Finding Dr. Right” is from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at the new NCH Health Center in Mount Prospect, 199 W. Rand Road. The event will allow busy people to conveniently meet one-on-one with seven experienced internal medicine and family practice physicians from the NCH Medical Group to determine who is right for them.

“This gives people a chance to sit down with a number of great male and female doctors to get a good feel for their personalities and expertise without the hassle of setting up several appointments,” said Jackie Speckin, marketing manager for the NCH Medical Group.

“Finding Dr. Right,” a registered trademark of Northwest Community Healthcare, is based on the concept of speed dating, which involves brief chats with potential suitors. In this case, prospective patients will talk with each primary care physician for five minutes and then rotate to the next doctor at the sound of a bell.

“We keep things moving in a fun way because we know people have limited time,” Speckin said. “It’s a fast way to get your important questions answered while learning about a physician’s approach to health care.”

Physician referral specialists will be on hand to help coordinate next steps when community members find a doctor who meets their medical needs. Complimentary light refreshments will be available.

Seats are limited at this free event, so registration is required by calling HealthConnection at (847) 618-4YOU (4968). Attendees can also register online by visiting NCH’s website at www.nch.org.