News and Events
This page is used to communicate news and events in the Department of Family and Community Medicine
October 22, 2008
6:30 p.m. Daniel Hale Williams Auditorium, McGaw Pavilion, 240 E. Huron Street, Chicago Campus Bechara Choucair, MD panelist for the Chicago Area Schweitzer Fellows Symposium
Cook County Health Care: Access to Specialty Medical Services
The Cook County Health Care System has recently undergone tremendous challenges. How have Cook County residents been impacted? How have local hospitals and clinics responded? A panel of health care experts will discuss the crisis and the future of Chicago's health. Reservations Recommended
October 22, 2008
12 am to 12 noon, Chicago Campus, Ward 5-230
Bechara Choucair, MD presenting at Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences (NUCATS) Institute Community-Engaged Research Center Seminar Series on "The Impact of Houseing and Other Socioeconomic Factor on Diabetes Care: Health Disparities Research in Community Settings"
October 17 - 18, 2008
Larry Lindeman, MD served as mentors at the AAFP Practice Enhancement Forum held Oct. 17 and 18 in Oak Brook. This intensive workshop included three teammates from practices looking to make fundamental changes in their practice to maximize results and minimize waste.
October 15, 2008
Russell Robertson, MD on Children and Over-the-Counter Medications, Audio MP3 from Northwestern University News Center
September 25, 2008
Russell Robertson, MD article "Making or Breaking Our Habits" published in the Pioneer Press.
September 25, 2008
Deb Edberg, MD, IAFP board member from Glenview and Assistant Professor at Northwestern University, sat down with “Save the Patient” on Chicago’s CAN-TV on Sept. 25th. The live community interest show featured a half-hour live conversation with Dr. Edberg about breast cancer awareness and teen pregnancy.
September 15 - 19, 2008
Russell Robertson, MD invited as the United States Delegate: 11th Annual International Medical Workforce Collaborative, Edinburgh, Scotland.
September, 2008
Bechara Choucair, MD recieved The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) 2008 Health Professions Education and Training Award - This award gives recognition to an individual who has made invaluable contributions in furthering education and training programs for health professionals at community-based health centers. (see photos 1, 2)
Septbember 3, 2008
Tiffany Barnes from the Department of Family Medicine donated at the school supplies drive, sponsored by the Staff Relations Committee. Donations were distributed by Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights.
August 29, 2008
Elizabeth Ryan, EdD accepts the Michael M. Ravitch Outstanding Teacher Award
August 5, 2008
Bechara Choucair, MD, and medical student Matt Tao appear in article "Students Serve the Community Through Heartland Alliance".
July 23, 2008
Adam Bennett, MD interviewed on Fox Chicago on "How Much Exercise Does it Take to Burn That Slice of Pizza?"
July 8, 2008
Bechara Choucair, MD received the 2008 National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) Health Professions Education and Training Award
June 11, 2008
Russell Robertson, MD interviewed on HealthRadio.net on "What men should do to improve their quality & quantity of life"
June 10, 2008
Russell Robertson, MD interviewed by Northshore Magazine on "Shingles Vaccine"
June 9, 2008
Bechara Choucair, MD interviewed by Augusta Chronicle on "Nurse Help Less Fortunate with Ailments"
May 5, 2008
GlobeMed Refugee Education Seminar, Marcia Katz, MD, Heartland Alliance, discusses primary healthcare and refugee populations in Chicago, Abbott Hall, 13th floor conference room from Noon - 1:00pm
May 3, 2008
STFM Annual Spring Conference in Baltimore, MD
Mark Loafman, MD, MPH presents on "Building a New Health Center - Family Medicine Residency Partnership: The Education Health Center"May 2, 2008
STFM Annual Spring Conference in Baltimore, MD
Russell Robertson, MD presents on "Health Policy and Family Medicine: Advocacy, Education, Workforce, and Reserach
Janice Litza, MD presents on "The Troubled and Deficient Resident: The Evolution of RCAT"
May 1, 2008
AAMC Physician Workforce Reserach Conference in Crystal City, VA (presentations)
Russell Robertson, MD presents on "MEDPAC and COGME: Physician Reimbursement and Physician Supply - Future Implications"
Mark Loafman, MD, MPH presents on "A Toolkit for Educational Linkages Between Academic Medical Centers and Health Centers"
April 26, 2008
The Department of Family Medicine invites you to attend an Open House and Reception on Saturday, April 26, 2008 in Abbott Hall, Suite 1301 at 710 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611. (RSVP)
April 24, 2008
GlobeMed Refugee Education Seminar, Celine Woznicka, Associate Director, Heartland Health Outreach, presents Health Education and Nutrition in Refugee Populations, Abbott Hall 13th floor Conference Room.
April 19, 2008
AMA Rogers Park Community Wellness Fair at Heartland Clinic in Rogers Park from 8:30am - 2:00pm (Flyer)
FMIG: IAFP's 8th Annual Preparing for Residency Event at Loyola Stritch School of Medicine in Maywood. (More Info)
April 18, 2008
Family Medicine Interest Group Speaker Jennifer Swoyer, DO on "Vaccination... and Autism" in McGaw 1-401 from Noon to 1:00pm.
Primary Care Speaker Series - Mark Loafman, MD, MPH in Hughes Auditorium from Noon - 1:00pm
April 16, 2008
Primary Care Speaker Series - Adam Bennett, MD in Hughes Auditorium from Noon to 1:00pm.
April 15, 2008
Primary Care Speaker Series - Joseph Gibes, MD in Hughes Auditorium from Noon - 1:00pm
April 14, 2008
Primary Care Speaker Series - Bechara Choucair, MD in Hughes Auditorium from Noon - 1:00pm
April 10, 2008
CatarACT International, Department of Family Medicine, and AMSA Presents CARE, CURE, and CATARACT featuring Drs. Panneerselvam and Michael Gyasi from Noon - 1:00pm in McGaw 2-322
April 6, 2008
Russell Robertson, MD on Chicago Tribune "How Sick is Too Sick?"
March 21, 2008
Want to get involved in providing Free Summer Physicals for High School Athletes and starting a Free Youth Sports Medicine Clinic? Carrie A. Jaworski, MD will present to Action for Young Athletes in Chicago from Noon - 1:00pm.
March 20, 2008
Russell Robertson, MD on Northwestern University NewsCenter "The Rise in Sexually Transmitted Diseases"
March 7, 2008
Family Medicine Interest Group is proud to sponsor "Benefits of a Master of Public Health (MPH) Degree" by Kathryn Steward, MD, MPH, FAAP in McGaw 1-401 from Noon - 1:00pm.
March 6, 2008
GlobeMed Refugee Education Seminar, Karen Batia, PhD, Sr. Director, Heartland Alliance, presents providing mental health care to refugee populations, Abbott Hall, 13th floor conference room from Noon - 1:00pm.
March 4, 2008
Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG) is proud to sponsor as a part of GlobeMed's International Health Week, Dr. Mary Fabri, on treating trauma patients in Rwanda, in Hugh Auditorium from Noon - 1:00pm.
February 28, 2008
GHECS Student Advisory Council guest speaker, Dr. Sid Mohn, President, Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights presents "Health as Human Right" a call to action for advocacy in global health and health for the underserved, Abbott Hall, 13th floor conference room.
February 27, 2008
Health Disparities Speaker Series, John Lozier, MSSW, Executive Director of National Health Care for the Homeless Council presents "Basic Needs, Basic Rights: Advocacy in Partnership with your Patients", DHW Auditorium.
February 22, 2008
Adam Bennett, MD nominated for the 2008 American Academy of Family Physicians Exemplary Teaching Award.
Family Medicine Interest Group is proud to present "Underserved and Rual Medicine" by Donna Lawlor, MD at McGaw 1-401 from Noon - 1:00pm.
February 21, 2008
Russell Robertson, MD on "Guide to how clean is clean" in the Pioneer Press.
February 20, 2008
Health Disparities Speaker Series, Dr. Mark Loafman, Family Physician, discusses maternal and child health. DHW Auditorium from Noon - 1:00pm.
GlobeMed Refugee Education Seminar, Mary Tornabene, NP, Family Nurse Practitioner, Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights discusses healthcare for HIV positive immigrants and refugees, Abbott Hall, 13th floor conference room from Noon to 1:00pm.
February 14, 2008
Joseph Gibes, MD was award the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine 2008 New Faculty Scholar Award
February 11, 2008
Dr. Leslie Mendoza Temple on "Harmony of Mind, Body, and Sprint: Integrating the Mental and Spiritual into Physical Healing"
February 1, 2008
The Department of Family Medicine sponsored Community Medicine Summer Student Projects Presentations on Friday, February 1, 2008 from 4:00pm - 5:00pm in the Searle Seminar Room of the Lurie Research Building.
January 23, 2008
The Department of Family Medicine at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine cordially invites you to attend a cocktail reception honoring Dr. Bechara Choucair recipient of the AAFP Foundation Pfizer Teacher Development Award on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at the Atrium of the Lurie Research Building at 303 E. Superior Street, Chicago, IL. (Press Release)
January 18, 2008
Feinberg Medical Specialty Information Session Speaker Drs. Adam Bennett and Carrie Jaworski from Noon - 1:00pm in the Daniel Hale Williams Auditorium.
January 14, 2008
Russell Robertson, MD on Northwestern University NewsCenter Podcast on "Children and Head Lice"
January 11, 2008
Russell Robertson, MD on ABC News (ABC.com) on "Salons Make Business of Head Lice Removal"
January 10, 2008
Family Medicine Career Specialty Night from 6:30pm - 8:00pm in the Searle Room in the Lurie Research Building, 303 E. Superior.January 6, 2008
Tom Barrett, MD on The New York Times on "AIDS Patients Face Downside of Living Longer"
January 3, 2008
Russell Robertson, MD on Pioneer Press on "Look to Our Ancestors to See Why We Get Fat"
January 2, 2008
Adam Bennett, MD on Northwestern Memorial Hospital Healthy Transitions "Invest in Your Health by Improving Your Fitness"