The Auxiliary at NorthShore University HealthSystem Highland Park Hospital Awards Nursing Scholarship to Wensheng (Tracy) Wu

The Auxiliary at NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) Highland Park Hospital proudly awarded NorthShore employee Wensheng (Tracy) Wu, RN, a $2,000 scholarship to be used towards tuition and books for the pursuit of education related to the medical field.

“We had so many deserving applicants this year,” notes Jill Hurwitz, a board member of The Auxiliary at NorthShore Highland Park Hospital. “After much discussion, our committee chose a candidate who was not only deserving but who also demonstrated the drive, enthusiasm and work ethic we wanted to reward,” she added.

Ms. Wu lives in Vernon Hills and has worked at NorthShore for nine years with seven of those at the NorthShore Kellogg Cancer Center at Highland Park Hospital. Wensheng (Tracy) plans on attending Loyola University of Nursing to pursue a Master’s of Science in Nursing and become an advanced certified oncology nurse practioner.

Debbie Greenhill, also a board member of The Auxiliary at NorthShore Highland Park Hospital noted, “Serving cancer patients is difficult. Ms. Wu’s supervisors affirmed that her performance and the quality of care they witnessed her providing to patients was superior. We are so pleased to present her this scholarship,” said Greenhill.

For more information on The Auxiliary of NorthShore Highland Park Hospital and its programs, to make a donation or to inquire about joining please call (847) 926-5003 or visit foundation.northshore.org/hph-aux.

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.