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The Women's Board of Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital advances care through fundraising, advocacy and volunteerism.

09/16/2026

Save the Date! Join us for the 47th annual Holiday Boutique.

The 2026 Holiday Boutique is scheduled for Thursday, November 19, through Saturday, November 21. Join us and many vendors from across the country for this annual event.

Tickets will be available for purchase soon. Learn more about the Boutique at https://nmgive.donordrive.com/events/1708

08/24/2026

Congratulations to David A. Haidar, MD, of Northwestern Medicine Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, who received funding through the 2026 Women’s Board Grants Initiative for his project, Development of a Resident Ultrasound Education Curriculum.

The project will expand point-of-care ultrasound education for emergency medicine residents and provide hands-on bedside training that enhances clinical decision-making and supports high-quality patient care in our community.

08/22/2026

Congratulations to the Northwestern Medicine Weight Management team, who received funding through the 2026 Women’s Board Grants Initiative for the project, Enhancing Precision Care in Medical Weight Management and Bariatric Surgery Through Clinical Body Composition Analysis.

The project will introduce advanced body composition analysis to provide more personalized care for patients receiving medical weight management and bariatric surgery. By measuring changes in muscle and body composition — not just weight — care teams can better monitor progress and tailor treatment plans to help patients safely achieve healthier long-term outcomes.

08/21/2026

Congratulations to Laurie Gauthier, DPT, of Northwestern Medicine Rehabilitation Services, who received funding through the 2026 Women’s Board Grants Initiative for her project, Improving Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Using Real-Time Ultrasound Imaging.

The project will introduce real-time ultrasound imaging to enhance pelvic floor rehabilitation, giving therapists a more precise way to evaluate muscle function and guide personalized treatment to support better patient outcomes.

08/17/2026

Congratulations to Elizabeth Drechny, RN, BSN and Kelsey A. Plagge, PA-C, of Northwestern Medicine Breast Surgery, who received funding through the 2026 Women’s Board Grants Initiative for their project, North Region Breast Surgery NAC Reconstruction.

The project will bring nipple–areolar complex (NAC) micropigmentation services to patients in the north suburbs completing an important stage of breast reconstruction closer to home.

By expanding access to this specialized service, the initiative will enhance comprehensive breast cancer care while supporting patient confidence, well-being and recovery.

08/14/2026

Innovation begins with great ideas and the support to bring them to life.

The Women’s Board of Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital Grants Initiative has awarded more than $818,000 since 2011 to support innovative clinical programs, research initiatives and patient service projects that advance patient care in the north suburbs.

This year’s grant applicants recently presented their ideas during a Shark Tank-style session to The Women’s Board Grants Committee, Karen Mahnke, MSN, RN, and Michael D. Bauer, MD. Four innovative projects to strengthen patient care in the north suburbs were awarded a total of $71,115.

Over the next few days, we’ll introduce each of The Women’s Board Grants Initiative recipients for 2026 and highlight the innovative ideas that earned funding for their projects.

08/13/2026

The Women’s Board of Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is proud to support the next generation of healthcare professionals through its longstanding scholarship program.

Now in its 70th year, the program has awarded nearly $50,000 in academic scholarships to clinical staff, their family member, and hospital volunteers

This year also marked the inaugural Susan Thomas Skinner Scholarship, which recognizes Skinner’s lasting contributions to Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital as a member and former president of The Women’s Board and, later, as the hospital’s director of volunteers and director of philanthropy.

Congratulations to all our 2026 scholarship recipients. We look forward to the impact they will make on patients and our community in the years ahead.

08/07/2026

Northwestern Medicine is proud to have five hospitals ranked among “America’s Best,” including Northwestern Memorial Hospital, the only Illinois hospital to be ranked No. 1 for 14 straight years, by U.S. News & World Report, 2025 – 2026. Anchored by Northwestern Memorial Hospital, which is nationally ranked in 11 clinical specialties, we’re leading the quest for better care in the Chicago area and beyond.

According to U.S. News & World Report, 2025 – 2026, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital is:

• Ranked No. 8 in the Chicago Metro Area
• Ranked No. 8 in Illinois

Nationally ranked in:
• Diabetes and endocrinology (No. 39)
• Geriatrics (No. 46) (tie)
• Neurology and neurosurgery (No. 37)
• Orthopedics (No. 43)

Recognized as High Performing in:
• Gastroenterology and GI surgery
• Pulmonology and lung surgery
• Urology

• Recognized as High Performing in nine procedures and conditions

07/20/2026

The Women’s Board of Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital welcomed Andrea Saenim, vice president of operations at Northwestern Medicine, to our June meeting for an engaging presentation on lung health and the impact of Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute.

Her inspiring presentation highlighted importance of advancing screening, early detection, research and patient care. She also shared how innovation and collaboration continue to improve outcomes for patients across our community.

The Women’s Board is grateful for opportunities to learn from leaders who are helping to shape the future of healthcare.

06/18/2026

We are immensely grateful to Catherine Bernardi, Corey O’Neill and Caitlin Bourne, co-chairs of The Women’s Board of Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital Annual Benefit, for their vision, dedication and countless hours of work in making the Annual Benefit such a success.

Their leadership contributed to an extraordinary result — raising more than $580,000 to advance the expansion of Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital and future cardiovascular care through Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute in Lake Forest. Thank you for leading with generosity, passion and purpose.

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1000 North Westmoreland Road
Lake Forest, IL
60045

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+18472340945

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https://lfhwomensboard.nm.org/

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