If you're experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please dial 911.
We're Ready When Every Second Counts
Emergencies can happen in the blink of an eye. We're ready at a moment's notice, offering around-the-clock care for the most serious illnesses and injuries while keeping your whole health in mind. We'll react with urgency and comfort with compassion, prioritizing your physical needs while easing your mind, too.
With UChicago Medicine AdventHealth emergency departments in Bolingbrook, Glendale Heights, La Grange and Hinsdale, accessible and attentive emergency care is always close by. We have the protocols in place for high-demand situations and are prepared to meet your and your family's needs 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The Care You Need When It Matters Most
Any medical emergency. Any time. We'll be here. We're committed to providing Chicago's western suburbs with 24-hour emergency medical services, so you can rest assured that lifesaving care is available well before — and long after — you need it.
- Comprehensive Emergency Services
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In our emergency departments, you’ll have access to comprehensive care that includes:
- Access to hospital services
- Chaplain services
- Diagnostic imaging
- Interpreter services
- Laboratory services
- Pediatric emergency care
- Psychological services
- TeleStroke capabilities
- Trauma center
- State-of-the-Art Technology
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Our nurses, surgeons and on-call doctors are trained to provide the highest quality of care in critical situations. We equip our emergency rooms with state-of-the-art technology to help them do so, including:
- A heart catheterization lab to quickly evaluate heart health and to find blockages
- Sophisticated diagnostic imaging services, such as X-ray and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Electrocardiogram technology to record the heart's electrical activity and identify an abnormal heart rate or rhythm
- Computed tomography (CT) scanning for rapid stroke diagnosis to rule out intracranial hemorrhage (ICH)
- Electronic documentation of your visit for you to share with caregivers and other providers
- Inter-Hospital Transfers
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When one of our departments is at capacity, our emergency teams work with our other UChicago Medicine AdventHealth hospitals — including UChicago Medicine’s Level 1 Emergency Department and Trauma Center — to get you the attention you need once you’re stabilized.
Before a transfer occurs, our doctors will complete a detailed verbal hand-off to inform the receiving hospital of your needs and ensure continuity of care. Our ambulance service is included in the planning process so that your transport goes smoothly and efficiently, getting you to another hospital where you will receive the same compassionate, whole-person care. Learn more about each of our hospital locations offering emergency room care:
- Emergency Heart Care
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During a heart emergency, every second counts. We offer the latest in emergency heart care, including newly upgraded cardiac catheterization labs and an expert team ready to treat you at a moment's notice.
Our emergency heart care services include:
- Arrhythmia care for abnormal heart rhythms
- Cardiac catheterization, such as balloon angioplasty
- Heart surgery
- Sophisticated cardiovascular diagnostic tests
Our physicians respond quickly to heart attacks and other cardiac emergencies in their critical early stages to improve outcomes. We're also better able to monitor patients when it's unclear if they're experiencing a coronary event, which ensures they're neither sent home too early nor needlessly admitted.
Our team-driven approach to emergency heart care ensures we can provide outstanding outcomes when you need them the most. Our care also includes:
Level 2 Trauma Centers
We have four Level 2 trauma centers that provide 24-hour, comprehensive emergency heart care. We also offer access to UChicago Medicine’s Level 1 Emergency Department and Trauma Center.
Fast Transport Services
We provide helicopter and private ambulance transfers for patients who need them.
Seamless After-Hospital Care
Whether you need more help at home, extra therapy or nursing care, we are here for you. And, you don't have to go far. Our nursing and rehabilitation centers are close by, and our home care services can help you recover comfortably.
- Advanced Stroke Care
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When a stroke happens, fast action can mean the difference between life and death, and a total return to function or lifelong disability.
Our UChicago Medicine AdventHealth hospitals offer nationally renowned stroke care 24 hours a day. We’ve earned Primary Stroke Center designations and several Gold Seals of Approval™ from The Joint Commission, reflecting our dedication to immediate stroke care, lifesaving diagnoses and advanced treatments.
Our dedicated stroke program includes highly specialized neurologists, certified emergency nurses and other clinicians who are trained in treating strokes.
- Level 2 Trauma Centers
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Our emergency rooms are equipped with trauma capabilities to handle critical injuries, including brain and spine trauma, severe skeletal damage, blunt force and penetrating wounds and more.
Several of our locations are designated as Level 2 Trauma Centers, the highest designation awarded in Illinois. We also offer access to UChicago Medicine’s Level 1 Emergency Department and Trauma Center.
- Our trauma care includes:
- 24-hour surgical coverage
- Advanced diagnostic technology, including high-speed, 64-slice CT scans
- Coordinated care after treatment, including comprehensive rehabilitation services
- Specially trained nurses with certification in trauma care
- Recognized, Committed Care
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We work tirelessly to provide you with the care you need whenever you need it. Several professional organizations have recognized our dedication to the highest levels of care, including:
- Illinois Department of Public Health – Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics (EDAP)
- The Joint Commission – Advanced Stroke Center
- State of Illinois – Level 2 Trauma Center Accredited