News

System Memo 432 IV Supply Chain Disruption

Due to the impact of the recent hurricane, Baxter International, the largest manufacturer of intravenous (IV) and peritoneal dialysis solutions in the United States, has been forced to close its North Carolina facility. Read More

Ascension Resurrection Re-Designated as Comprehensive Stroke Center

Ascension Resurrection Medical Center (RMC) is pleased to announce the redesignation of Comprehensive Stroke Certification granted by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Read More

Connie Mattera Retirement

Connie Mattera, a regional and national leader in Emergency Medical Services, is retiring in July after over 50 years as a nurse and nearly 50 years as a paramedic. Based at NCH since 1979, she has served as EMS System Coordinator and Administrative Director, as well as EMS Education Program Director for Harper College. Mattera has made significant contributions, including creating Harper College's AAS degree in Applied Sciences and leading the NCH Community Training Center. Even in her final months, she continues to impact the field, teaching internationally recognized EMS courses. Read More

NWC/NLC Mobile Integrated Health Program Approved

We are proud to announce that the NWC/NLC MIH program has been given IDPH approval. A long time in the making we will launch the Northwest Community/Northern Lake County Mobile Integrated Healthcare (NWC/NLC MIH) Program! This has been years in the making and we could not have done it without extraordinary champions like Chief Pat Kane, DC Devin Mueller, and Erik Christensen at Wauconda FPD and our other participants. Read More

EMS Week May 19-25 2024

50 years ago, President Gerald Ford issued the first proclamation naming a week to honor EMS personnel .While we honor you every day – this year’s theme is so very fitting. Read More

Medetomidine in Illinois Drug Supply

On May 11, 2024, IDPH was notified that multiple individuals had presented at four different hospitals in Cook County with symptoms of opioid toxicity but were not responding to naloxone. Some patients also presented with hypertension, bradycardia, and downward gaze. Read More

EMS Preparation for Computer Downtime

Cybersecurity threats and actual events are increasing across all industries - including healthcare. It is highly recommended that all provider agencies and System hospitals remain vigilant and be prepared to deliver care during en extemded system outage. Read More