NCH celebrates cancer survivors
Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) cancer care services welcomes cancer survivors and their loved ones to virtually join in community to celebrate life. Sunday, June 6 is the 34th annual National Cancer Survivor Day and 2021 marks the 20th year NCH has held an event.
The online broadcast at nch.org/celebratingsurvivors2021 will begin at 2 p.m. and will feature host Michael Hartke, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President at NCH. Hartke will introduce two guest speakers, Amy Stomper, a breast cancer survivor and an advanced practice nurse (APN) with a physician practice on staff at NCH and Al Train, a local prostate cancer survivor.
“This year, like last, we have to have a virtual event, and we miss a face to face celebration. We hope next year it will be possible to be in-person,” says Hartke. “However, no matter the format, the important thing is for all survivors to understand they are not alone and they have a community that understands and supports them.”
Special entertainment will be provided by the NCH Choir, led by NCH Organizational Engagement and Internal Communications Manager, Alice Brown. Also included will be photos of many NCH cancer survivors enjoying life throughout the video.
The event is free and will be accessible to viewers throughout the summer.
For more information about cancer care services at NCH visit 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€™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 health care 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.