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Shop for a Cause at KEY TO THE CURE
The Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) at Highland Park Hospital proudly partners with Saks Fifth Avenue Highland Park for KEY TO THE CURE. During this charity shopping weekend, Saks Fifth Avenue stores throughout the country donate a percentage of sales to raise funds and awareness for women’s cancers. Locally, Kellogg Cancer Center at NorthShore Highland Park Hospital serves at the beneficiary for the funds raised throughout the charity shopping weekend at Saks Fifth Avenue Highland Park.
To kick off the shopping weekend, members and friends of The Auxiliary of NorthShore at Highland Park Hospital are invited to sip and shop at a cocktail reception from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 18, 2012. At the reception, guests will enjoy a first look at the items available for sale throughout the weekend, as well as hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and a silent auction to further support Kellogg Cancer Center at NorthShore Highland Park Hospital.
The kick-off reception takes place on Thursday, October 18 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. The KEY TO THE CURE shopping weekend continues through Sunday, October 21, 2012.
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To RSVP to the KEY TO THE CURE kick-off reception or to make a donation, please (847)926-5003 or visit northshore.org/kttc.
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About
The Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) at Highland Park Hospital is a volunteer organization that raises funds for and provides services to NorthShore Highland Park Hospital. It also promotes awareness of the Hospital’s programs within the community.
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 and has 2,400 affiliated physicians, including an 800+ physician, multispecialty group practice with over 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 and medical informatics. The NorthShore University HealthSystem Foundation is the primary philanthropic entity of NorthShore. 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, cardiovascular care, orthopaedics, 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 and high standards in patient care. 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.
