Information for La Grange Patients

We encourage you to take an active role in your care. Being prepared and asking questions ensures the best possible outcome and successful recovery.

Ask Questions
We understand that hospital stays, surgeries and procedures can cause anxiety. Ask us whatever questions you have, as many times as you need to. We’re happy to share our knowledge and experience about what you can expect during your stay.

Bring a List of Current Medicines
Be sure to tell your doctor about all the medicines you take. This is very important information as certain medications can interfere with others. Be prepared to share:

• Herbal supplements
• Over-the-counter medications (ibuprofen, allergy medicine, etc.)
• Prescription medicines
• Vitamins

Make Your Allergies Known
Avoid complications by making sure your doctors and nurses know about any drug, food, skin or other allergies.

All Test and Procedure Results
Ask for every test and procedure result and talk to your doctor about what they mean for your care.

Understand Your Home Care
If you're unsure about changes in medications or activity levels, find out before you leave.

To ensure your admission to the hospital goes smoothly, please bring the following:

• A photo ID (driver's license or passport)
• A list of all your current medicines
• Any forms your primary care provider gave you to bring to the hospital
• Any relevant medical insurance information, including insurance cards, pre-certification and any other documentation required by your insurer
• A list of emergency contact numbers

Please feel free to bring personal items, such as pajamas, slippers, a bathrobe, socks, reading glasses, books, photographs or anything that would make you more comfortable.

However, we ask that you keep these to a minimum as there is limited space for personal items in patients' rooms. In addition, please note that UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange is not liable for personal belongings in the event of theft or damage.

When your surgeon schedules your procedure, a representative from the Pre-Admission Testing Center (PATC) will contact you to ask a series of health-related questions to individualize your care plan. We'll schedule an appointment before surgery if you need blood work or additional testing.

We'll ask you to arrive two hours before your surgery start time. After you check in at the information desk, you'll be directed to the Day Surgery Center on the hospital's first floor and escorted to your private room.

This time is used to review your admission history for any changes, obtain any additional testing ordered by your surgeon or anesthesiologist, perform pre-operative patient preparations and educate you on what to expect before and after your surgery.

We understand that keeping your faith is an important part of healing. No matter your faith or beliefs, spiritual care can help you find inner peace during times of stress or emotional turmoil.

Our chaplains at UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange are on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Ask your nurse for assistance or call Call708-245-3920.

Our spiritual care services include:

• Advance directive assistance
• Art and music programs
• Assistance visiting clergy and pastoral visitors
• Bedside visits and prayers
• Community clergy referrals
• Grief support groups
• Spiritual guidance, including counseling and crisis ministry
• Worship and devotion services in the chapel

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange offers a wide range of classes, events and programs for your whole health. With topics that include preparing for childbirth, CPR classes, health screenings and seminars and much more, you can find the program that’s right for you.

Check out our upcoming classes and events