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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Medical experts speak about health disparities in the black community Saturday. The NorthShore University HealthSystem panelists emphasized the significance of healthy lifestyle choices and physical activity.

NorthShore doctors discuss health issues within black community

October 20, 2013

Medical experts on Saturday morning discussed why the black community is more at risk for certain diseases but offered an optimistic outlook for the future. About 50 people gathered at Second Baptist...

A 5-day-old baby was placed in the Stanley Cup when it visited Evanston Hospital on Tuesday afternoon. The silver trophy stopped by the pediatric wing and and special infant care unit at the hospital, 2650 Ridge Ave.

Evanston Hospital patients ‘absolutely thrilled’ by Stanley Cup visit

July 3, 2013

After a post-victory tour that crisscrossed Chicago, the Stanley Cup arrived Tuesday afternoon at Evanston Hospital. Accompanied by Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz (Communication '75), the silver...

Evanston YMCA targets early childhood health concerns

November 11, 2012

Evanston's McGaw YMCA has begun to gather data and organize community forums to address health issues affecting young children as part of the Pioneering Healthier Communities campaign of the Y-USA. The...

Organizers look to expand Evanston’s gun buyback program

November 7, 2012

With the city's gun buyback event officially scheduled for Dec. 15, the initiative's fund has reached a total of $19,050, including a $10,000 donation from Northwestern. Citizens concerned about local...

Clinic staff and supporters flank Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl, Skokie Mayor George Van Dusen and Erie Family Health Center CEO Lee Francis as they inaugurate the first community clinic servicing Evanston and Skokie.

Evanston community clinic ushers in first patients

October 22, 2012

When Skokie resident Mercedes Fernandez was laid off from her job at Hoy Chicago, the Chicago Tribune’s Spanish daily newspaper, she also lost her health insurance. With no income, no car and critical...

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