Published on November 04, 2022

Silver Cross to Host ‘Shine a Light on Lung Cancer’ Community Event on Nov. 9

In celebration of Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox will join hundreds of other hospitals across the nation by hosting “Shine a Light on Lung

Dr. Gillian Alex

Dr. Gillian Alex, Lung Surgeon

Dr. Kris McDonough

Dr. Kris McDonough, Critical Care Medicine/Pulmonologist

Sunil Narula

Dr. Sunil Narula, Hematologist/Oncologist

Cancer,” to shine the light on those who have been touched by cancer, as well as highlight the comprehensive lung cancer program available at Silver Cross. This special event will bring the lung cancer community together in celebration, remembrance and support on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 6-8 p.m. 

The event will feature physician participants Dr. Gillian Alex, Lung Surgeon; Dr. Kris McDonough, Critical Care Medicine/Pulmonologist; and Dr. Sunil Narula, Hematologist/Oncologist. 

Silver Cross Lung Cancer Nurse Navigator Amy Norwich, RN, will also be present to share important information about Silver Cross’ lifesaving Early Lung Cancer CT Screening. 

If you or someone you love has been touched by lung cancer, please join us next Wednesday evening and help us Shine a Light on Lung Cancer. The free event is limited to 100 guests. Register here to join Silver Cross and this nationwide effort to bring lung cancer into focus and celebrate those affected by the disease!

If you’re a member of the media and need information about Silver Cross Hospital, please contact Debra Robbins, Director of Marketing & Communications, at 815-300-7562 or drobbins@silvercross.org

Parking Lot P, located on Silver Cross Boulevard, is our designated space for media and TV crews.

Physicians on Silver Cross Hospital’s Medical Staff have expertise in their areas of practice to meet the needs of patients seeking their care. These physicians are independent practitioners on the Medical Staff and are not the agents or employees of Silver Cross Hospital. They treat patients based upon their independent medical judgment and they bill patients separately for their services.