The Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem Kicks Off Planning for the 2015 Summer Soiree

Last month, more than fifty people, including members of The Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore), NorthShore physicians and staff members, family and friends, gathered at the Wilmette Wine Cellar in Wilmette to enjoy wine tasting and light fare. The celebratory event kicked off the planning for this year’s Summer Soirée, formerly known as the Hospitals’ Gala which will take place this June. Hosted by The Auxiliary, funds raised from the Summer Soirée will support the Grainger Center for Simulation and Innovation at NorthShore (GCSI).

“It was wonderful to have Auxiliary members and GCSI leadership together to enjoy a wonderful evening and begin planning for this year’s Summer Soirée,” said Renee Ujiki, chair of the Summer Soirée Kickoff Event. “GCSI does such vital work to improve patient care, reduce healthcare costs and train surgeons on new, innovative, leading-edge technologies. The Auxiliary is thrilled to put together an event that will support those endeavors.”

The Summer Soirée will take place at Morgan Manufacturing in Chicago on Saturday, June 13, 2015. Guests will enjoy sensational live and silent auctions, dancing to the sound of the New Groove Band and many more exciting entertainment elements from Hype Productions and others. Tickets can be purchased by calling The Auxiliary office at (224) 364-7270 or emailing auxiliary@northshore.org.

Proceeds from ticket sales and live auction items will make a direct impact on the work the GCSI does every day. GCSI’s state-of-the-art, 13,000 square foot facility at NorthShore Evanston Hospital is home to two complementary and collaborative healthcare education, training and research programs: the Medical Simulation Program and the Surgical Simulation Program. NorthShore’s world-class Medical Simulation Program is actively improving patient care, reducing healthcare costs and improving outcomes through innovative medical scenario simulation. The Surgical Simulation Program is a leading-edge surgical training and innovation program that provides an expert resource for surgeons to train in established minimally invasive methods, and to develop and test new techniques and procedures.

For more information about The Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem or to inquire about becoming a member, please contact The Auxiliary office at (224) 364-7270 or via email at auxiliary@northshore.org. For more information, please visit foundation.northshore.org

About NorthShore University HealthSystem

Headquartered in Evanston, Illinois, NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) is a comprehensive, fully integrated, healthcare delivery system that serves the Chicago region. The system includes four hospitals in Evanston, Glenview, Highland Park and Skokie. NorthShore employs approximately 10,000 staff and has 2,400 affiliated physicians, including a 900 physician, multispecialty group practice with some 100 office locations. Further, NorthShore supports teaching and research as the principal teaching affiliate for the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.

The NorthShore Research Institute focuses on clinical and translational research, including leadership in clinical trials, medical informatics and genomics. The NorthShore Foundation is the organization’s primary philanthropic entity. The Foundation raises charitable contributions and engages volunteer friends in support of NorthShore’s ongoing mission to preserve and improve human life.

NorthShore has significant capabilities in a wide spectrum of clinical programs, including Kellogg Cancer Center, NorthShore Neurological Institute, NorthShore Orthopaedic Institute and NorthShore Cardiovascular Institute, as well as high-risk maternity and pediatrics. NorthShore is a Magnet recognized organization, the first in Illinois designated as a system to receive this prestigious honor that demonstrates excellence in nursing. NorthShore is a national leader in the implementation of innovative technologies, including electronic medical records (EMR). In 2003, NorthShore was among the first in the country to successfully launch a system-wide EMR with demonstrable benefits in quality, safety, efficiency and service to patients. NorthShore has been recognized by multiple national organizations for this notable achievement.