2014-15 U.S. News & World Report Rankings

Advocate Lutheran General

Hospital is among the finest

hospitals in Chicago and

Illinois, according to U.S. News

and World Report’s 2014-2015

Best Hospitals list. In the

rankings announced today,

Lutheran General Hospital appears on the list of best

hospitals in the state of Illinois.

U.S. News & World Report also ranked Advocate

Lutheran General Hospital’s orthopedic program

among “best” in the country. Lutheran General also

achieved “high performing” ratings in 11 medical

specialties including cancer; cardiology & heart

surgery; diabetes & endocrinology; ear, nose &

throat; gastroenterology; geriatrics; gynecology;

nephrology; neurology & neurosurgery; pulmonology;

and urology.

Lutheran General Hospital is one of four Advocate

hospitals to make the best hospitals list. Others

include Advocate Christ Medical Center, Advocate

Good Samaritan Hospital and Advocate Illinois

Masonic Medical Center.

U.S. News uses key outcome measures to analyze

and then rank the hospitals. Those measures

include, among others, patient survival and safety

data, as well as the adequacy of nurse staffing levels.

Advocate Children’s Hospital Physician

featured on The Ñ Beat

Neonatologist, Jeffrey George, DO and Lucia

Arenas, a lactation educator, in the Neonatal

Intensive Care Unit at Advocate Children’s

Hospital were featured on The Ñ Beat: Cultural

Connections (ABC - Channel 7). The show

highlights the contributions of Chicago’s Latino

community.

Hispanics are now the fastest growing ethnic

group in the country. But a new study just

released by the March of Dimes reveals that

Hispanic mothers are much more likely to be

confronting pre-term births and babies born with

devastating birth defects. The Ñ Beat tells the

emotional story of a Latino mother who lost her

baby girl just hours after she was born. She is

now working with the March of Dimes to try to

reverse this tragic trend. Dr. George and Lucia

offer their expertise to the story.

The show will air again on Sunday July 27 at

2:30 pm on ABC 7. You can also view on

demand, by clicking here.

July 15, 2014

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We have our Get Well Pals - Now share yours!

3 WINNERS will get exclusive Advocate Kids back-to-school prize packs including memberships or passes to the Brookfield Zoo. How to enter: From now until August 22, take a photo of your child with their favorite ‘Get Well Pal’ and share it on Twitter or Instagram with #GetWellPals or used the submit an entry link.

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Maternity Campaign

We are your “Advocate for Motherhood”. That is

one of the messages of the newly launched

marketing campaign for maternity services at

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.

Beginning this week and through August 11th,

you will see the advertising, both in newspapers

and online, as well as on billboards and bus

shelters. As the second largest obstetrics

program in Illinois, we offer this region’s highest

level of care and expertise for both mothers and

babies. The goal of the campaign is to raise that

awareness and encourage women to find out

why so many moms are choosing us for their

care.

As part of the campaign, we are also refreshing

the website in order to more effectively carry our

message to the community. The new content will

launch in September.

Here is a look at the creative materials.

Digital Banner Ad

Billboard

Print Ad

Be the Match, Save a Life! July 16 from 11:30

a.m. – 1:30 p.m. outside Top Deck Cafe

For people with life-threatening blood cancers—

like leukemia and lymphoma—or other diseases,

a cure exists. Be The Match® connects patients

with their donor match for a life-saving marrow or

umbilical cord blood transplant. People can

contribute to the cure as a member of the Be

The Match Registry®, or volunteer. Be The

Match® provides patients one-on-one support,

education, and guidance before, during and after

transplant.

To sign up as a registry member, people need to

meet age and health guidelines and be ready,

willing and available to donate to any patient in

need. Registration involves completing a health

history form and giving a swab of cheek cells.

There are no needles involved to join. It just

takes a cheek swab and a consent form. To

join in person you must be between the ages

of 18 - 44.

*If you are 45 or older please join online at

www.bethematch.org and use the promo code:

Chicago

#HealthiestLife Expo

Thanks to the almost 250 people that stopped by

the #HealthiestLife Associate Expo. It was a

great event where Advocate Associates had the

opportunity to ask questions to primary care

physicians, sports medicine physicians,

dietitians, learn about our Fitness Center and

Weight Management Program, and even sample

some healthy snack alternatives.

Please continue to share how you are living your

#HealthiestLife all summer long!

Taste of Park Ridge

An early morning downpour did not damper the

spirits of the teams from Advocate Lutheran

General Hospital and Advocate Children’s

Hospital-Park Ridge at Taste of Park Ridge.

Despite the dreary weather for the annual food

festival, there were plenty of people and activity

at the event. Volunteers from LGH interacted

with the crowd and shared information on our

services. Those from ACH-PR spun a safety

wheel and handed out prizes to the delight of the

children attending. Thanks to all of those who

gave of their time to represent our organization.

Save the Date – Stroke Risk in Women

The Neurosciences Institute at Advocate

Lutheran General Hospital is presenting a

conference on Stroke Risk in Women: Hot

Topics. The event is scheduled for Saturday,

October 18th from 7 am-12 pm. in Olson

Auditorium. Topics included impact of hormone

replacement therapy and oral contraceptives,

pregnancy: stroke, vascular malformations and

aneurysms, as well as the American Heart

Association’s 2014 guidelines for the prevention

of stroke in women. For more information or to

register, visit advocatehealth.com/seminars or

call 1.800.3.ADVOCATE (1.800.323.8622).

The Service League cordially invites

you to the

Joy

of

Service Odyssey Brunch

Cruise - Navy Pier

August 3, 2014

Board: 12:15 PM Sail: 1:00 - 3:00 PM

$50 per person

THE SERVICE LEAGUE INVITES YOU TO

THE JOY OF SERVICE ODYSSEY BRUNCH CRUISE

Sunday, August 3, 2014

The Service League of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital invites you to join us as we set sail for a special Joy of Service Odyssey Brunch Cruise honoring the important work done by volunteers each and every day at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and community-wide. We’ll enjoy a delicious champagne brunch while listening to music and taking in the stunning Chicago scenery, all

for the below-retail price of $50 per person. Tickets sales begin Monday, June 9th in the Flower Shop during their regular business hours: !

Monday - Friday 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Saturday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM !

Cash and checks will be accepted. We cannot accept credit cards.

For more information on the Joy of Service Odyssey Cruise or the mission and work of the Service League, visit our website: lghonline.advocatehealth.com. Click on Service League under the Departments tab. You can also call us at 847-723-7466. !We look forward to celebrating the Joy of Service with you on August 3rd!

Tips on navigating dining services, shopping and eating out, during the college years

Nutrition information from Carrie Ek, RD

Gluten – Free cooking provided by Gluten – Free expert chef Denise SanFilippo

Recipes

FREE EVENT

Navigating the Gluten-Free diet during College

Pediatric Celiac Center Advocate Children’s Hospital – Park Ridge

College Students: Come Cook and Learn The Pediatric Celiac Center of Advocate Children’s Hospital – Park Ridge invites you to attend a free information and cooking class on, Wednesday July 30th 2014.

Space is limited, registration is required. Call 1.800.3.ADVOCATE (1.800.323.8622) and mention class code 8P50 or visit advocatehealth.com/events and type class code in keywords box. *Free parking available in the West Parking Garage (Entrance on Luther Lane)

Please Join Us!

What: Information on eating

gluten-free and cooking

during college

Who: College students

(or future students) and

parents

Where: Special Functions

Dining Room, 10th floor

Advocate Lutheran General

1775 W. Dempster

Park Ridge, Il 60068

When: July 30th, 2014

Time: 7pm-8:30pm

For more information

contact Carrie Ek at

847.723.7176

Our business hours are: • 9:30 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday • 10 am to 2 pm on Saturdays • Closed on Sundays and major holidays

We offer a wide variety of designs. From fresh cut floral, silks, blooming plants to green plants.

The Advocate Flower Shop provides customized full service arrangements for the Advocate Health Care Hospitals and Advocate Facilities sponsored special occasions and events.

Give us a call at 847-723-8727. Our Designer will be happy to help you plan for your special occasion or event.

Advocate Flower Shop

We are located in Park Ridge on the main floor in Lutheran General Hospital.

Your purchases help support Service League–funded programs such as Art Cart, Pet Therapy, Music Therapy, Student Scholarships, High School Internships, Trauma Day , Heart Pillows and many more. THANK YOU!

Service League Fundraising Events July 2014

Two-vendor event!

MPG Uniforms Scrubs, shoes, stethoscopes and other medical accessories

Carline Leathers Fashion footwear, handbags, accessories

Thursday, July 10 7:00am-4:30pm Friday, July 11 6:30am-4:00pm

Grainger/Olson Atrium

Floor below the Olson Auditorium

Vendors accepts cash, checks, credit/debit cards & payroll deductions.

HCI Fundraising $6 jewelry

Thursday, July 24 9:30am-4:00pm Friday, July 25 8:30am-3:30pm

Special Functions Dining Room

10th floor—use the A, B, or C elevators

Most items are $6.00! Over 1,500 different items for men, women, and children

Costume jewelry, leather goods, pashminas, fashion scarves, gadgets for smartphones, summer dresses, sandals, umbrellas, fashion socks, licensed sports apparel and specialty items, fashion hair accessories, fashion hats for women, readers, sunglasses for men and

women.

HEALTHCARE NIGHT

Unit Name/#: (If applicable)

Your Participating Department:

Contact Name:

Address:

City, State & Zip:

Daytime Phone:

Email Address: (required)

Check or money order enclosed (payable to Chicago Cubs)

Visa Mastercard American Express Discover

Card Number: Exp:

Name on Card:

Total Purchase: (sum of tickets) $ .

Add 12% Amusement Tax*: $ .

Postage and Handling Fee: $ 5 .00

Amount Enclosed: $ .

ORDER APPLICATIONPlease fill out and mail to: Chicago Cubs Group Sales Wrigley Field

1060 W. Addison Street Chicago, IL 60613

PLEASE NOTE: Receipt of order/money is not a conformation or ticket guarantee. All tickets subject to availability. In the event that your preferred ticket choice is unavailable we will substitute a seat category. After receiving tickets, verify the game date and number of tickets, then record the ticket locations.*All orders are subject to an additional 12%

City of Chicago and Cook County amusement tax.

CHICAGO CUBS VS. LOS ANGELES DODGERSTHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2014, 7:05 P.M. @ WRIGLEY

The Chicago Cubs are welcoming the Healthcare Professionals and their families to join us for Wrigley Field’s historic 100th Celebration! On Thursday, September 18, 2014, the Cubs are offering specially priced tickets to all Healthcare Professionals and their family members to watch the Cubs host the Los Angeles Dodgers!

In addition, ALL participants will receive a commemorative Chicago Cubs scrub shirt.

(See page 2 for seating map)

Ticket Special Number of Location Price* Tickets

Terrace Reserved Outfield $32

Bleachers $30

Field Box Outfield $64

HEALTHCARE NIGHT

ALL ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 1!Orders will be filled by mail, phone, fax, and email. Tickets cannot be purchased in person at the Wrigley Field Box Office.

CHICAGO CUBS GROUP SALES OFFICE Contact: Lance Chapple — Ticket Sales Represenative Phone: 773-404-4064 Email: lchapple@cubs.com

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2014, 7:05 P.M. VS LOS ANGELES DODGERS

HEALTHCARE NIGHT

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Suite Level

Club Box (IF)

Club Box (OF)

Field Box (IF)

Field Box (OF)

Dugout Box

Bullpen Box Visitors

CBOE Seats

Terrace Box (IF)

Terrace Box (OF)

Terrace Reserved (IF)

Terrace Reserved (OF)

Upper Deck Box (IF)

Upper Deck Box (OF)

Budweiser Bleachers

Budweiser Patio

MasterCard Century Seats

Upper Deck Reserved (IF)

Upper Deck Reserved (OF)

Budweiser Bleacher Suite

Funding Announcement Application Deadline: Monday, September 29, 2014, 5:00 pm CST

All application materials can be found at: http://www.advocatehealth.com/luth/research-grant

The James R. & Helen D. Russell Institute for Research & Innovation is pleased to present the 2014, Cycle 2, Small Research Grants Program

Purpose: • To support research projects that can advance and directly benefit patient care • To serve as a platform for new or continuing research projects focused on patient

centered outcomes, interventions, and clinical translation • To provide preliminary work for leveraging extramural funding for future projects Eligibility Criteria: • Applicant must be an Advocate Lutheran General Hospital or Advocate Children’s

Hospital Park Ridge associate, affiliated physician, or nurse • New pilot or continuing research projects Funding Scope: We encourage investigators from all therapeutic areas to apply. However, emphasis will be given to the following areas: • Cardiology • Medical Education • Multidisciplinary Projects • Neurology • Oncology • Orthopedics Award Amount: $15,000 - $25,000 Informational Session (Registration Required): Where: Russell Institute for Research & Innovation; Center for Advanced Care, Suite 1410 When: Wednesday, July 16, 2014, 12 – 1 pm To register or for more information, call 847.723.8200 or email russellresearch@advocatehealth.com

James R. & Helen D. Russell Institute for Research & Innovation Small Research Grants Program