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Northwestern Medicine

Better Makers: Hope Through Caring Gala Brings Us One Step Closer to a World Free of ALS

Ninety minutes — by the time you finish watching your child’s Saturday morning sporting event or the new must-see movie, another person will receive the fatal diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, ALS is a rapidly progressing, deadly neurological disease. For the Les Turner ALS Foundation, March 9 was […]

by Emily Stone
March 25, 2019
Senior Superlatives: 4 Chicagoans Defying Stereotypes and Aging With Joy

These Age-Defying Senior Citizens Shatter Stereotypes About Getting Older

For many of us, another year in the books means a new passion or hobby, new friends or family members, or a new outlook on life. In fact, the conventional age of retirement is beginning to carry less weight, as new dreams and aspirations are taking precedence. Research shows that seniors are happier than ever […]

by Emily Stone
September 27, 2018
Northwestern Medicine Introduces the New Lake Forest Hospital

Northwestern Medicine Introduces the New Lake Forest Hospital

Northwestern Medicine is proud to introduce the latest breakthrough in our quest to bring world-class care closer to where you live and work: the new Lake Forest Hospital. Anchored by the No. 1 hospital in Illinois, you have access to the highest-ranked Cardiology, Neurology and Oncology programs in the state.* More than a hospital, it’s […]

by Northwestern Medicine | Sponsored
June 1, 2018
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