Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, founded in 1897 as Norwegian Lutheran Deaconess Hospital, is a 645-bed non-profit teaching hospital located in Park Ridge, Illinois. It is a prominent institution in the Chicago area, operating as a Level I trauma center and housing Advocate Children's Hospital – Park Ridge. The hospital is part of Advocate Aurora Health, one of the largest health systems in the Midwest. Advocate Lutheran General Hospital offers a comprehensive range of medical services and is nationally recognized for excellence in various specialties including cardiology, cancer, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's health, and rehabilitation. It is an academic and research hospital, providing access to national clinical trials and advanced medical technologies. The hospital emphasizes patient-centered care within a modern, healing environment, supported by recent renovations and landscaped outdoor spaces. It is also a leader in graduate medical education, training hundreds of medical students, residents, and fellows across numerous specialties annually. For seniors, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital provides unique services through its Senior Advocate program, a no-cost membership offering financial counseling, Medicare assistance, and customized wellness programs. The hospital also offers Adult Day Services, providing a safe and engaging environment for older adults with physical or cognitive concerns, including activities, nutritionist-planned meals, and specialized healthcare monitoring. Additionally, a Hospital at Home program delivers hospital-level care remotely for eligible adult patients. The facility is recognized as one of only five NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for HealthSystem Elders) hospitals in Illinois for its relationship-based senior care.
Park Ridge, IL
Care types: Inpatient Rehabilitation, Insurance Counseling
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- License: 14T223
- Serving families since 1897
- Accepts Medicaid
- Accepts Medicare
- Languages: English, Español, العربیة, မြန်မာ, 简体中文
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