Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute

09/08/2026

Walk with us in support of the pulmonary fibrosis community.

On September 19, Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute will join patients, families, caregivers and advocates at the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Walk.

Whether you're participating in honor of a loved one, supporting a cause that matters to you or helping raise awareness of pulmonary fibrosis, we'd love for you to be part of our team.
📍 Montrose Harbor
📅 September 19
🕣 8:30 am

🔗 Register here: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/pffwalk2026/team/1030275

09/05/2026

Just eight weeks ago, Cathy scheduled a no-cost lung cancer screening at Northwestern Medicine Lung Health Center after encouragement from her daughter-in-law.

The screening detected lung cancer at an early stage. Cathy underwent surgery at Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute to remove the cancer and did not require chemotherapy or radiation. Today, she is cancer-free and preparing to return to her farm in Greater DeKalb County for this year's harvest.

In a recent WGN-TV segment, Cathy joined Marisol Munoz, APRN, a Northwestern Medicine nurse at the Lung Health Center to share her story and discuss the importance of lung cancer screening and early detection.

🎥 Watch the segment:

Honor the memory of those we’ve lost to Lung Cancer and lift up those who need support.The American Lung Association is inviting you to join their mission to improve lung health and prevent L…

09/04/2026

Year after year, Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute proudly supports the American Lung Association LUNG FORCE Walk.

This event brings together patients, families, caregivers, health care professionals and advocates united by a common goal: improving lung health and supporting those affected by lung disease.

On September 13, we'll once again join the community at Cantigny Park to raise awareness and help support the important work of the American Lung Association.

We hope you'll walk with us.
📍 Cantigny Park
📅 September 13
🕣 8:30 am

🔗 Register here:

The American Lung Association's mission is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease. We do this through education, advocacy, and research.

08/31/2026

Join us in support of the pulmonary fibrosis community.

On September 19, Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute will participate in the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Walk at Montrose Harbor.

This event brings together patients, families, caregivers and advocates to raise awareness of pulmonary fibrosis and support education, patient resources and research.

Walk with us as we support those affected by this disease and work toward better outcomes for patients.
📍 Montrose Harbor
📅 September 19
🕣 8:30 am

Register here:

The PFF Walk brings people together to raise funds, build awareness, and breathe hope into the PF and ILD community. You can be a part of it! Join me at the PFF Walk as we walk together toward a cure.

08/26/2026

Walk with us for patients, families and the future of lung health.

This September, Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute will join community members from across the Chicago area for the American Lung Association LUNG FORCE Walk and the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Walk.

Together, we'll raise awareness for lung disease, celebrate survivors, support caregivers and advocate for continued progress in research and treatment. We invite you to join our team and help make an impact with every step.

📍 American Lung Association LUNG FORCE Walk at Cantigny Park | September 13
🔗 Register here: https://lungforceevents.lung.org/teams/11987

📍 Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Walk at Montrose Harbor | September 19
🔗 Register here: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/pffwalk2026/team/1030275

08/21/2026

Being ranked among the nation's best? Kinda chic.

From lung transplant and cystic fibrosis care to pulmonary medicine and lung surgery, Northwestern Medicine brings nationally recognized expertise close to home.

Because when it comes to your lung health, experience matters. Learn more about our pulmonary care services: nm.org/lung

08/19/2026

Patients, caregivers and family members from the Northwestern Medicine Lung Transplant Program gathered at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield for an afternoon of creativity.

Terrance Jones, a member of our team and an artist, led a guided painting session that provided patients and their loved ones an opportunity to connect with one another in a welcoming environment.

Events like this are one of the many ways the lung transplant social work team supports patients and families throughout the transplant journey, creating opportunities for connection, community and shared experiences.

Thank you to the lung transplant social work team for hosting this special event. 💜

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

Today, on World Organ Donation Day, we are highlighting a historic transplant milestone.

Elizabeth Wehrle, a 36-year-old mother from Montezuma, Iowa, was critically ill after complications from cystic fibrosis and chronic rejection of her first lung transplant led to respiratory, liver and kidney failure. She needed a ventilator and a life-support machine to breathe.

At Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Elizabeth received two donor lungs for a second time, along with a liver and kidney. According to the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients, she is the first patient in the United States to receive a quadruple-organ transplant involving retransplanted lungs.

Following the transplant, Elizabeth began rebuilding her strength, walking three to four miles a day and preparing to return home to her 11-year-old son.

This first-of-its-kind procedure reflects the highly coordinated work of specialists across thoracic surgery, abdominal transplantation, anesthesia, perfusion, critical care and nursing at Northwestern Medicine.

Learn more about Elizabeth’s journey and the team behind this historic milestone:

Elizabeth Wehrle of Montezuma, Iowa, traveled to Chicago for a first-of-its-kind procedure that happened on March 22; will return home and reunite with her son on July 17

08/14/2026

We're proud to share that our Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program ranks among the top 5% in the nation for lung function outcomes according to the 2025 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Patient Registry Program Specific Report. This recognition reflects the dedication of a multidisciplinary team focused on helping adults with cystic fibrosis receive comprehensive, personalized care.

Thank you to our care team members for their ongoing commitment to patients and families.

For more information on our Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program, please visit nm.org/conditions-and-care-areas/pulmonary/adult-cystic-fibrosis-program