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Dr. Faizan Shakeel, Medical Director of Advocate Sherman Hospital's Emergency Department, is training to run his first Bank of America Chicago Marathon on October 13. In addition to running 26.2 miles, he’s also raising money to support Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) training, equipping nurses with the necessary skills to provide specialized, compassionate care for patients who have survived sexual assault and domestic violence. By lacing up his sneakers, Dr. Shakeel aims to make a difference, as SANE programs offer around-the-clock forensic care, therapy and advocacy services free of charge to survivors. Support Dr. Shakeel and Team Advocate's efforts by donating to their cause: https://bit.ly/4eqRBzv Learn more about Dr. Shakeel’s marathon motivation: https://bit.ly/47Yo7XC

Calling all students and new graduates! Join us for a job fair and career expo at the South Shore Cultural Center in Chicago on October 15. Come explore the exciting world of health care. We are seeking talented students and new graduates; friends and family welcome. Stop by to learn and discover which health care career opportunities may be a good fit for you. PLUS, you can stop by one of our booths to utilize VR technology for you to view what it’s like working in different careers. Register now to join us: https://insde.co/d0i3

Advocate Health Care received the Above and Beyond Award from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) State Committee. This award recognizes employers who have gone above and beyond to provide their Guard and Reserve employees additional, non-mandated benefits such as differential or full pay to offset lost wages, extended health benefits, and other similar benefits. “It was an honor to accept this award on behalf of Advocate Health Care and for the organization to be recognized for all of the work we are doing to support our veteran teammates, especially those still serving in the Guard and Reserve,” shared Jason Jahnke, regulatory coordinator at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital and Co-Chair of the Midwest Region Veterans Committee. Read more about our commitment to veterans and active military: https://bit.ly/47McWRy

Kicking off October with a special surprise for our breast cancer survivors! 🐻 Thanks to Chicago Bears safety, Jaquan Brisker, for jumping in and participating in a strength and conditioning workout class with 24 breast cancer survivors at our Cancer Survivorship Center in Park Ridge. PLUS, the Bears and Jaquan presented a $25,000 check donation on behalf of the Bears to the center, supporting the organization’s commitment to funding programs that provide valuable support to cancer patients and survivors. Our patients and survivors also received swag and gifts from the Bears, and a necklace from our friends at Kendra Scott. ✨

Advocate Health is looking for passionate health care professionals to join our children's hospitals! We're hiring at the following locations:  🏥 Advocate Children's Hospital (Oak Lawn and Park Ridge, IL) 🏥 Atrium Health Levine Children's (Charlotte, NC) 🏥 Atrium Health Levine Children's Brenner Children's Hospital (Winston-Salem, NC) 🏥 Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital (Macon, GA)   Date: Thursday, October 10  Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM  Location: Virtual    Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this is your chance to explore rewarding careers and become part of the Advocate Health family.    Register today: https://lnkd.in/g5jG354k   #HealthcareHeroes #ChildrensHospitals #HiringEvent #AdvocateHealth #AtriumHealth

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital recently opened its doors to the community for a Health Care Career Exploration Night. The open house event gave attendees the opportunity to connect with health care professionals and learn about clinical and non-clinical roles that don’t require college degrees. There were nearly 100 different roles on display, thanks to the 33 departments that participated in the event. Additionally, three community colleges showcased their health care education tracks. Learn more about upcoming recruitment events: https://lnkd.in/dwskP6r

Advocate Health Care patient Lynn Reisberg helped unfurl the flag at Soldier Field during Sunday’s Bear Down Flag Ceremony at the Chicago Bears game. Paul Collins, her husband, joined her on the field for the ceremony before they watched the game from the stands. Lynn was 36 weeks pregnant with her son, Teddy, last October when she felt like she was going to pass out while driving and was involved in a car crash. Her husband was out of town, so he called a good family friend who lived nearby and worked as a nurse practitioner at Advocate Health Care. After the friend rushed to the scene, the two rode in the ambulance together to Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital. When they arrived, a nurse quickly determined there were no fetal heart tones due to injuries Lynn sustained in the crash. Teammates and Dr. Vibhaben Thaker worked quickly to deliver Teddy via an emergency cesarean section and he was resuscitated. Doctors determined that during the crash Lynn suffered a placental abruption, which occurs when the placenta separates from the uterus before the baby is delivered. It can pose significant health risks to the baby as it leaves them with little to no oxygen. Thanks to the swift action of the Advocate team and care Teddy received in the NICU, the Reisbergs went home after a two-week stay and continue to do well, excited to soon celebrate Teddy’s first birthday. “I truly believe that the healthcare providers at Good Samaritan saved Teddy’s and my life,” Lynn said.

Join us for a career fair at the South Shore Cultural Center, Paul Robeson Theatre in Chicago. Come explore the exciting world of health care! We are seeking talented students and new graduates; friends and family welcome. Learn about careers in: ⭐ EVS & Food Service ⭐ Home Health Nursing ⭐ Home Health Rehab ⭐ Imaging ⭐ Medical Assisting ⭐ Nursing ⭐ Pharmacy ⭐ Public Safety/Security ⭐ Rehab Inpatient & Outpatient ⭐ Surgical Assisting Register now to join us: https://insde.co/x3x5

We’re teaming up on a nationwide effort to raise awareness of sickle cell disease. 🏀 At Advocate Children’s Hospital, we combine the latest research along with your child’s needs to provide treatment plans and education to help empower you and your child to successfully manage their disease from childhood through adulthood. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3XVRztH. This special edition black and red basketball represents a national campaign effort to spotlight this genetic blood disorder, which primarily affects Black and Hispanic communities, and to support over 100,000 people in the U.S. with this chronic condition. #IBall4SickleCell #SickleCellAwareness

Join us in celebrating the vibrant culture and history of the many Hispanic countries whose contributions enrich our communities every day. Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth! ¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana! 🎉