The Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem Collects Over 8,500 Diapers for Families in Need

The numbers are in! In less than two months, The Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) collected an astounding 8,500+ diapers during their 2nd Annual Diaper Drive, which concluded earlier this month. The volunteer organization, which has been a lifeline of commitment and support for NorthShore’s hospitals and programs since its inception in 1936, exceeded its goal of 3,500 diapers, and its members couldn’t be more excited with the results.

“The show of support for our Diaper Drive has been truly incredible,” said Claudine Gerbel, president of The Auxiliary. “It was wonderful to see how the community rallied around our cause and supported our efforts,” she added. “Thanks to them, we collected 5,000 more diapers than we anticipated, and we were able to help even more families in need at NorthShore’s Perinatal Family Support Center.”

The Perinatal Family Support Center provides a wide array of services to women and their families who experience challenges related to pregnancy, birth, prematurity or perinatal loss. Using a relationship-focused model of care, social workers work hand-in-hand with nurses and physicians to provide patients and families with assessment, crisis intervention, emotional support and linkage to community resources, while promoting family stability. All perinatal care services of the Perinatal Family Support Center are provided free of charge.

Diapers collected through The Auxiliary’s 2nd Annual Diaper Drive will be used by the 1,800+ families who rely on the support and services that are offered by The Perinatal Family Support Center each and every year.

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 and NorthShore Orthopaedic Institute, as well as in cardiovascular care, 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.