Heroes for Better

Extraordinary times. Extraordinary acts. Discover inspiring moments of humanity unfolding at Northwestern Medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Why I Got Vaccinated

These Heroes for Better trust science. They are getting the COVID-19 vaccine to protect others and help end the pandemic.

Making History: Year of the Nurse

They have the pen. History is in their hands.

Dr. Michelle Prickett in a respirator in the COVID-19 ICU

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Yes We Can: Female Physicians and Scientists on the Front Lines

Inspirational female physicians and scientists battle COVID-19 from all angles.

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Paying It Forward During the Pandemic

Acts of kindness among healthcare workers have taken many forms in 2020.

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Support for Mental Health in Black Communities

Northwestern Medicine partners with Bright Star Community Outreach (BSCO) to address mental health needs.

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Northwestern Medicine Addresses Food Insecurity

Meet two organizations supported by Northwestern Medicine that are working to make your community better by meeting a critical need of those they serve: access to fresh food.

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Personal Protective Equipment Keeps The Boulevard in Business

No PPE meant The Boulevard had to stop taking residents. Then donations from Northwestern Medicine started arriving.

Heroes for Better

Why I Got Vaccinated

Making History: Year of the Nurse

Yes We Can: Female Physicians and Scientists on the Front Lines

Paying It Forward During the Pandemic

Support for Mental Health in Black Communities

Northwestern Medicine Addresses Food Insecurity

Personal Protective Equipment Keeps The Boulevard in Business

Giving Back

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