Amita Khandekar Named President of The Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem

The Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) proudly announces the appointment of Amita Khandekar as president of the 275-volunteer organization. A longtime Auxiliary member and supporter of NorthShore, Khandekar has held several positions within the organization since joining in 1975. Throughout her tenure, she served on many Auxiliary committees and held several leadership roles, including Gala Co-Chair and Nursing Scholarship Committee Chair.   

 “We are thrilled to welcome Amita as the Auxiliary’s President this year and have confidence she will successfully lead the organization’s fund- and friendraising efforts,” said Kate Beckering, Senior Director of Auxiliaries & Events at NorthShore. “Amita’s longstanding commitment to NorthShore and leadership within the community will allow The Auxiliary to flourish under her direction.”

Khandekar’s penchant for healthcare and helping others made The Auxiliary an ideal outlet for her philanthropic and volunteer efforts. Before joining The Auxiliary, Khandekar graduated from nursing school in Indore, India. After graduation, she moved to the United States with her husband Janardan D. Khandekar, MD, Director, Center for Molecular Medicine at NorthShore, and worked at the infectious disease lab at Allegheny General Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. In 1975 she moved to Evanston and continued her career in healthcare at NorthShore Evanston Hospital where she worked as a clinical researcher until 2005. Upon moving to Evanston, Khandekar joined The Auxiliary and has played a vital role in the organization’s success ever since. 

The Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem is a volunteer fundraising organization which provides philanthropic and community service programs to benefit the communities served by NorthShore University HealthSystem.

For more information about The Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem or to inquire about becoming a member, please contact The Auxiliary office at (224) 364-7270 or via email at auxiliary@northshore.org. For more information, please visit foundation.northshore.org/auxiliary.  

About NorthShore University HealthSystem

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.