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Anchored by Northwestern Memorial Hospital, the No. 1 hospital in Illinois six straight years by U.S. News & World Report, Northwestern Medicine’s integrated health system is on a relentless pursuit of better healthcare.

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Highest-Ranked Heart Surgery and Cardiology Program

Highest-Ranked Heart Surgery and Cardiology Program

The relentless pursuit of better means we never stop improving. Anchored by the No. 1 hospital in the nation for heart failure survival by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Northwestern Medicine is dedicated to helping you get back to you.

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Using Data to Improve Heart Patient Care

A data science approach helped Northwestern Medicine scientists develop quality improvements leading to clinical efficiencies and better care.
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Phil’s Aortic Valve Replacement

Phil had one question during his heart surgery consultation: Would he be able to scuba dive afterward? Spoiler alert: He was.
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12 Signs of Heart Attack

Acute chest pain is the most common warning sign of heart attack in both men and women. Watch out for these other symptoms as well.
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Highest-Ranked Neurology and Neurosurgery Program

Highest-Ranked Neurology and Neurosurgery Program

Better medicine is here. Northwestern Medicine performs the most brain and spine tumor surgeries of any health system in the state, and offers leading-edge treatments for a wide range of brain diseases, disorders and injuries.

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How the Brain Hides Memories

The brain sometimes hides stressful or traumatic memories, which can be protective in the short term, but harmful in the long run. A new study suggests the best way to access suppressed memories.
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Katie’s Seizure-Stopping Surgery

A breakthrough surgery did more than give Katie her life back. It gave her the confidence to start a family.
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Recognize the Warning Signs of Stroke

There are nearly 7 million stroke survivors in the United States. If you know the symptoms, you just might be able to save a life.
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Access to World-Class Care

Access to World-Class Care

You don’t have to travel far to experience medical excellence. Anchored by the No. 1 hospital in Illinois, Northwestern Medicine’s integrated health system gives you access to leading-edge treatments, innovative clinical trials and compassionate care – all across Chicagoland.

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Surgery Without the Knife

Gamma Knife® radiosurgery is considered the gold standard for stereotactic radiosurgery, a form of radiation therapy that focuses high energy on a small area of the body.
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The Scientists Behind Better Care

Better medicine starts with better research. Learn about the innovations that propel us forward toward leading-edge treatments and patient-focused, personalized care.
Read the article: 5 Ways Northwestern Medicine is Committed to Better

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5 Ways Northwestern Medicine is Committed to Better

From breakthrough research to advancements in technology to compassionate care, we offer better solutions to the curves life throws your way. So when you or someone you love needs us, we’ll be here.

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