NCH Medical Group offers free HPV webinar

Beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, parents of children pre-teen and older can join a free, virtual webinar titled HPV: Know the Facts, recorded by Pamela Seegert, BSN, R.N., nurse manager with NCH Medical Group’s Pediatrics team. The webinar can be accessed at nch.org/hpvwebinar.

HPV (Human Papillomavirus) is common. Nearly all men and women may be exposed in their lifetime. The HPV vaccine is available for boys and girls starting at age 11 up to the age of 45. The vaccine protects against HPV, in addition to nearly 150 viruses that can lead to six types of cancer: cervical, throat, penile, anal, vaginal and vulvar cancer. Often these types of cancer are not detected until health problems start.

In this presentation, Seegert will discuss why the vaccine is important, its benefits as well as its safety record. She will also address questions from the public that may be submitted at nch.org/HPVwebinar no later than October 15.

About Northwest Community Healthcare

Named one of Healthgrades™ America’s 250 best hospitals, Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) is celebrating more than 60 years of exceptional care. The Arlington Heights campus is home to a 509-bed hospital with full-service retail pharmacy, behavioral health center and state-of-the-art NCH Wellness Center with spa.

Throughout the northwest suburbs, NCH has 23 doctor’s offices; five immediate care centers; seven physical rehabilitation sites; and 13 lab locations. Board-certified primary and specialty care physicians see 200,000 patients a year and the hospital treats 20,000 inpatients annually.

With a nationwide ranking in the top 5 percent for cardiac care, NCH also holds numerous distinctions for its breast care, pulmonology, GI, colorectal and neuroscience programs. Emergent care includes a Level II Trauma Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and dedicated pediatric emergency department.