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Every seven minutes, someone needs a blood transfusion at Northwestern Medicine. On World Blood Donor Day and every day, we are grateful for our donors’ continued support to help make our patients better. #NMBetter

Arthur “Art” Gillespie, a former Chicago police captain, underwent a successful double-lung transplant at Northwestern Medicine after being told he couldn’t be helped due to damage from cancer in one lung and from COVID-19 in the other. “Despite being told ‘no’ by other doctors, Arthur kept searching for answers. I feel honored that we were able to help him,” says Ankit Bharat, MD, chief of Thoracic Surgery and director of Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute, who performed the transplant. #NMBetter

Congratulations to Marianne Mocogni, RN, OCN, on her 47-year nursing career as she embarks on retirement. Since joining Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital in 1977 as a registered nurse, Marianne has dedicated many years to serving patients in outpatient Oncology. Thank you for your invaluable contributions, Marianne, and best wishes for a joyful retirement. Join us in thanking Marianne for her years of service by leaving a comment! #NMBetter

I recently attended a luncheon with members of the Northwestern Memorial Foundation Legacy Society. The Legacy Society is a group of generous donors who have made a planned commitment to Northwestern Medicine. I am humbled by and tremendously grateful to every member of the society for their commitment to making a difference for future generations by supporting breakthrough medicine. I invite you to learn about how you can create a lasting legacy at https://lnkd.in/eTHV3UFb.

From the last day of clinicals to the first day on the job, we’re proud to train the next generation of nurses. Congratulations to this group of nursing students. We know you’ll do great things! #NMBetter

That’s 300 baby deliveries in the books for Megan Murphy-Belcaster, MD, a resident at Northwestern Medicine Prentice Women’s Hospital! Congratulations, Dr. Murphy-Belcaster! #NMBetter

Open only to emergency medical services (EMS) professionals, the “Updates in Stroke for EMS Providers” course is designed to help first responders learn how to identify stroke and improve patients’ survival with fewer complications. This complimentary virtual course is sponsored by the Northwestern Medicine Comprehensive Stroke Center at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Participants can earn two hours of EMS continuing education credit as approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health. To learn more and register, visit https://lnkd.in/gGnekwGw.

Thank you to Holman Driving and the Team NM volunteers from Northwestern Medicine who participated in the latest GoBabyGo event at Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital! During the event, 77 volunteers helped modify miniature cars to accommodate the accessibility needs of eight children so they can enjoy a new sense of freedom — and a whole lot of fun. For several of the children, this was the first time they were able to move themselves in a toy vehicle. We are proud to help empower people of all ages to move, play and enjoy life! #NMBetter

We’re proud to provide better stroke care closer to where you live and work. In May, we celebrated Stroke Awareness Month at Northwestern Medicine Field with the Kane County Cougars. Three stroke survivors treated at Northwestern Medicine threw out the first pitch, and Northwestern Medicine staff members were on hand to educate game attendees about stroke symptoms. Attendees also got an up-close look at our Mobile Stroke Unit, which was parked on-site. #NMBetter