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From September 15 to October 15 each year, the United States observes National Hispanic Heritage Month to celebrate the contributions and influence of people who are Hispanic and Latin American. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, members of the Northwestern Medicine Champion Network Latinx Chapter, a workforce resource group that advocates for inclusion and empowers workforce members of Latin American and Hispanic descent, reflect on what this month means to them and how they plan to commemorate it. #NMBetter

Here are some of our most recent Transition Into Practice Nurse Residency graduates, ready to take on patient care with enthusiasm and expertise. Congratulations to this bright group that is poised to make an impact on the future of nursing. #NMBetter

Hosted by the Northwestern Medicine Latinx Champion Network, an employee resource group, stop by Mercadito on Saturday, October 12 from noon to 4 pm to shop from more than 20 small Latinx-owned businesses and entrepreneurs. There is no cost to attend, and parking is available at no cost. Blood pressure checks and flu vaccines will also be offered to all at no cost as well. #NMBetter

We’re proud to serve in our local communities. Members of the Northwestern Medicine Champion Network Latinx Chapter, a workforce resource group, enjoyed participating in the MiMedico Community Health Fair in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Attendees received free health screenings, family activities and resources for a healthier lifestyle. Thank you to those chapter members who volunteered their time to support this important event. #NMBetter

A day in the life of someone with trigeminal neuralgia is often filled with excruciating pain and difficulty. Simple tasks like brushing teeth and putting on makeup can be agonizing. Our Telly Award-winning video follows WGN’s Pat Tomasulo and his wife Amy, who lives with this invisible disease. #NMBetter

Congratulations to Senior Vice President Posh M. Charles, who was honored at the 15th Anniversary Gala for Bright Star Community Outreach. Posh has a long history of community service and is a current board member of BSCO, which serves the greater Bronzeville community in Chicago. As the leader of our Community Affairs team, Posh is a tireless advocate for community partners across all of our service areas, and this recognition is well deserved. Thank you, Posh, for the work you do on behalf of the communities we serve. #NMBetter 

Trupti Patel had no lung cancer risk factors. She never smoked and was never exposed to any substances like asbestos that can increase lung cancer risk. Nevertheless, she developed a rare type of lung cancer that didn’t respond to traditional treatments like chemotherapy and radiation. Trupti joined a clinical trial at ROBERT H. LURIE COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER OF NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, with the support of her Northwestern Medicine medical oncologist Jyoti D. Patel, MD. Now, she has no evidence of cancer and is a strong advocate for clinical trials and receiving health care at academic health systems like Northwestern Medicine. Trupti says, “Progress comes from participation. Did I know if the clinical trial medication would work? No. But, it was better than doing nothing.” Apart from staying upbeat during treatment and being “someone who wanted to live to see the next James Bond movie,” Trupti was motivated by the fact that her participation in this clinical trial also helps advance treatment for other people. Thanks for sharing your story, Trupti! Learn more about clinical trials at nm.org/clinicaltrials. #NMBetter

Start at Northwestern Medicine, and find your passion. When Suhaila Awwad began her career at Northwestern Medicine in early 2020, she was only looking to get her foot in the door in healthcare. Now, she’s a certified pharmacy technician, helping patients at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital. Next up, Awwad hopes to attend pharmacy school to become a registered pharmacist with the help of the Northwestern Medicine tuition assistance program. Learn more about Suhaila’s career journey, and how Northwestern Medicine supports career exploration, here: https://lnkd.in/guVsju9T. #CareerGrowth #CareerExploration #LifeAtNM #NMBetter

Come together at Northwestern Medicine Field on October 19 as we celebrate cancer survivors at the Northwestern Medicine Walk & 5K. Register for the family-friendly festival and 1-mile walk or 5K run at http://ms.spr.ly/6047mmDHh. #NMBetter

Getting a flu shot is one of the best ways to protect yourself, your family and your community this flu season. From September 23 to October 26, we’re offering flu vaccines at no cost to the public. Find a location near you. http://ms.spr.ly/6048mqxNK #NMBetter