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The dream of a community hospital for the people of the northwest suburbs began with a door-to-door fundraising campaign led by local citizens during the post-war boom of the 1950s.

Today, some of those early supporters still reside in the communities surrounding Northwest Community Hospital. They have witnessed and generously grown this once-small community endeavor into a world-class healthcare organization.

Northwest Community Hospital continues to be your community hospital and the charitable support and partnership of our community continues to be vital.

Consider the many ways to donate to the Northwest Community Hospital Foundation— now or in the future.

Make a gift online today

 

For instructions on stock or wire transfers, please contact NCH Foundation directly at nch.foundation [at] endeavorhealth.org (nch[dot]foundation[at]endeavorhealth[dot]org) or (847) 618-4260.

Each year, donors contribute to over 100 different programs and services. Some make an unrestricted gift to support our overall mission, while others support a particular program or project of interest to them. Here are some of the many ways you can direct your support.

Cancer Center

At Northwest Community Hospital, we’re enhancing every aspect of our exceptional programs, physicians, care teams and support services to ease and improve each step of a patient’s journey — especially when it’s frightening or uncertain. By viewing care through the eyes of patients and their families, we’re reimagining what care looks like, where it happens and how it’s delivered. Your partnership and ideas are vital in shaping this vision and bringing it to life.

Neurosciences

Our neuroscience program includes world-class specialists who use the latest technological advancements in robotics, mapping and artificial intelligence to provide personalized and expert neurological care in a seamless, patient-centered environment. Your gift will support this multi-dimensional program, collaborative team of specialists and innovative technology for the treatment of brain, head, neck and spine conditions and disorders.

Community outreach

Some of our many outreach initiatives that rely on your support include our Mobile Dental Clinic, Community Resource Center, community health worker and community nurses. These programs help under-resourced individuals, older adults and other vulnerable populations who often have difficulty accessing and navigating the healthcare system.

Employee and staff education

Your gift provides opportunities for nurses, technicians, therapists and other staff to enhance their formal education, receive advanced certifications or attend seminars and conferences. Continuous education converts to cutting-edge skills that are put to work in providing the best care for our patients.

Other

To support a specific service line or program at Northwest Community Hospital, please contact the Foundation staff. 

Make a big impact with a future gift

When you include Northwest Community Hospital Foundation in your estate plan, your generosity provides the people of our communities with safe, high-quality, comprehensive healthcare services. Thank you for ensuring that Northwest Community Hospital can improve the lives of our patients well into the future.

Learn more about the ways that you can support NCH Foundation through thoughtful planning

Events & activities

If you're interested in attending or sponsoring an event, contact Collier Prioletti, Events Coordinator, at collier.prioletti [at] endeavorhealth.org (collier[dot]prioletti[at]endeavorhealth[dot]org).

Fundraising for Northwest Community Hospital Foundation? Contact Collier to learn more about how your group can raise funds and make an impact.

Amazing Series

May 13, 2026

29th Annual Golf Classic

July 27, 2026

View golf outing details
Friends of the Foundation Celebration

August 27, 2026

Physician Society Event

November 2026

Foundation staff

  • David Ungurean, Executive Director: david.ungurean [at] endeavorhealth.org (david[dot]ungurean[at]endeavorhealth[dot]org) | (847) 618-4275
  • Gret Luhrs, Associate Executive Director: gret.luhrs [at] endeavorhealth.org (gret[dot]luhrs[at]endeavorhealth[dot]org) | (847) 618-4271
  • Lauren Kolter, President’s Circle and Annual Fund Manager: lauren.kolter [at] endeavorhealth.org (lauren[dot]kolter[at]endeavorhealth[dot]org) | (847) 618-4267
  • Jose Macias, Director of Philanthropy: jose.macias [at] endeavorhealth.org (jose[dot]macias[at]endeavorhealth[dot]org) | (847) 618-4262
  • Collier Prioletti, Events Coordinator: collier.prioletti [at] endeavorhealth.org (collier[dot]prioletti[at]endeavorhealth[dot]org) | (847) 618-4269
  • Donna Laemont, Administrative Assistant: donna.laemont [at] endeavorhealth.org (donna[dot]laemont[at]endeavorhealth[dot]org) | (847) 618-4260
  • General inquiries: nch.foundation [at] endeavorhealth.org (nch[dot]foundation[at]endeavorhealth[dot]org) | (847) 618-4260

Board Members (2025)

Jason D. Asper 
Chief Strategy and Digital Officer
Artivion

Michael G. Canning 
Owner/Operator
The Glenview House

Amy Chhadia, MD 
Founder and President
Topshelf Anesthesiology, LLC

Debra J. Cohen 
Retired

Mary Cay Chisholm, AuD
Former Founder and Principal
Northwest Speech and Hearing

Henry A. Dominicis, MD 
Physician Director, Ambulatory Services
Endeavor Health, Northwest Community Hospital

Patrick H. Dominick, CTFA 
Senior VP, Senior Managing Director
Northern Trust

Anu George 
Chief Operating Officer
PublicRelay

Wylecia Wiggs Harris, PhD 
Chief Executive Officer 
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Diane G. Hill
Retired Professor
Northwestern University

Tom Hutchison
Chairman of the Board
HOH Water Technology, Inc. 

Clark Koertner 
Director of Institutional Sales
Segall Bryant & Hamill

Jeanne E. Laraia, MSN, RN 
Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Operations
Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital 

Dean J. Marousis 
Director 
The George M. Eisenberg Foundation for Charities

James “Jim” Pfeiffer 
Division Counsel, Mission Systems
Northrop Grumman

David N. Rahija
President
Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital

Herb Ruterschmidt
President
T.S.I.

J. Patrick “Pat” Sexton 
EVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
CBOE Global Markets

Anuradha "Anu" Tripathi 
Sr. Manager and Strategist
UST Aviation Services
Owner and Director
OM SHREE Education

David K. Ungurean 
Executive Director
NCH Foundation

Michele Wells, Secretary 
System Associate Vice President & Assistant General Counsel, People
Endeavor Health

Board Officers

  • Wylecia Wiggs Harris, PhD, Chair
  • Patrick H. Dominick, Vice Chair
  • David N. Rahija, President
  • Michele Wells, Secretary

President’s Circle

President’s Circle members have an immediate impact on the health and quality of life of this community by making an annual gift of $1,000 or more. This support allows us to stand out as a great hospital that attracts great physicians, nurses and staff, and gives them the tools, environment and information they need to care for you, your family and neighbors.

To learn more about how you can become a member of the President’s Circle, reach out to President’s Circle manager Lauren Kolter, at lauren.kolter [at] endeavorhealth.org (lauren[dot]kolter[at]endeavorhealth[dot]org).

FAQs about giving

Yes. Northwest Community Hospital Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization (Tax ID #36-3125193).

You can designate your gift in honor of someone during the donation process or contact Northwest Community Hospital Foundation.

Sharing your story about a compassionate caregiver is one of the most thoughtful ways to give back! If you had an exceptional experience with a caregiver at Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital, we invite you to share your story with us: nch.foundation [at] endeavorhealth.org (nch[dot]foundation[at]endeavorhealth[dot]org)

Losing a loved one is painful, and many families find comfort in requesting tribute gifts in remembrance and to honor their loved one’s life. To request memorial contributions to Northwest Community Hospital Foundation, you can ask the person arranging the funeral or memorial service to insert the following phrase in the obituary notice:

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be made to Northwest Community Hospital Foundation, [clinical area if desired], 3040 W. Salt Creek Lane, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, or give online at https://donate.endeavorhealth.org/nch.

Yes. All donations remain within the Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital service region.

With thoughtful planning, your philanthropy can support your family values while making a meaningful and transformational gift to Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital. For information on planned giving, please contact Gret Luhrs at (847) 618-4271 or gret.luhrs [at] endeavorhealth.org (gret[dot]luhrs[at]endeavorhealth[dot]org)

Contact us

For information call the NCH Foundation at (847) 618-4260 or email nch.foundation [at] endeavorhealth.org (nch[dot]foundation[at]endeavorhealth[dot]org).

NCH Foundation
3040 W. Salt Creek Lane
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
 

 

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