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Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Researcher at WorkThe medical school jumped three spots in this year's National Institutes of Health funding rankings to No. 23. Five of its departments rank in the top 10 for their research area, while 11 place in the top 20.  Story >

Middle Age Crucial Time for Maintaining Low Blood Pressure

A hike in your blood pressure during middle age significantly raises the risk of having a heart attack or stroke during your lifetime, according to new Northwestern Medicine

Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, impacts nearly 20 percent of Americans. There are many ways to manage this form of depression and keep one's mood in balance during this season with shorter days and less sunlight.  Story >

Teresa Woodruff, PhD, the Thomas J. Watkins Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, received the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring for her work with the Women's Health Science Program for High School Girls and Beyond.  Story >

Dr. KushnerRobert Kushner, MD, MS, is the medical director of the Center for Lifestyle Medicine and professor of medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He weighs in on his research and work in obesity care.  Story >

Our Vision

Northwestern Medicine is the shared vision that joins Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern Memorial HealthCare to become one of the country's top medical schools and top hospitals during this decade.

Announcements

Jampol Named Chair of DRCR.net

Elliott, Executive Director of OSR, Retiring

New Heart Failure Academy Offers Education and Support to Patients and Their Families

Events

Mon, December 26

Pathology Seminar Series

Mon, December 26

Cardiology Cardiac Surgical Case Management Conference

More Events

Did you know?

There are four Medical Student Societies at Feinberg, each named in honor of a notable alumnus. The societies create a learning community composed of students at different levels of training, a dedicated faculty mentor, and alumni.

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