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Free webinar: Coping with chemobrain

Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) cancer care services will host a virtual session for those with cancer and their loved ones regarding chemobrain. This free event will be held virtually Monday, April 26 from 6:30-8 p.m.

Chemobrain can cause memory problems, trouble focusing on tasks, finding words or managing daily activities.

Presenter Ronald J. Shade, M.D. is board certified in medical oncology and internal medicine. He will address what chemo brain is, who gets it, how long it can last and how to manage life with it.

Dr. Shade has been with NCH since 1998 and practices at Northwest Oncology and Hematology.

The event is free, but registration is required to receive an access code. Please RSVP to Vanessa Grazian at vgrazian@nch.org or by phone at 847-618-6660.

Questions may be submitted in advance to vgrazian@nch.org or included in the chat box feature during the live event. For more information about cancer care services at NCH visit www.nch.org/cancer.

About Northwest Community Healthcare

In January 2021, Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) joined NorthShore University HealthSystem. The NCH Arlington Heights campus features a 509-bed hospital with a Level II Trauma Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and dedicated pediatric emergency department. Throughout the northwest suburbs, NCH has 23 doctor's offices; five immediate care centers; seven physical rehabilitation sites; and 13 lab locations. For a comprehensive listing of physicians and programs visit nch.org.

Headquartered in Evanston, NorthShore is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system that includes 6 hospitals: Evanston, Glenbrook, Highland Park, Skokie, Swedish and now NCH. Together, the NorthShore system provides clinical excellence and community-focused care across Chicagoland. NorthShore consistently ranks as a Top 15 Major Teaching Hospital in the United States, with an established reputation for exceptional patient care and is a national pioneer in the implementation of advanced health information technology. For more information, please visit NorthShore.org and SwedishCovenant.org.

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