Expert Emergency Care in Greater Chicago

In a health emergency, you want expert, compassionate care quickly. With four UChicago Medicine AdventHealth ER locations in the western suburbs, we're here for you.

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If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911.

24/7 Care for All Your Needs

At UChicago Medicine AdventHealth, we meet our community's emergency care needs with the highest level of expertise and compassion. If you’re in doubt, come in. We treat serious injuries and illnesses such as:

  • Blunt force trauma
  • Broken bones
  • Chest pain
  • Critical injuries, including brain and spine trauma
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Head or neck injuries
  • Heart attack
  • Numbness or drooping of the face or body
  • Penetrating wounds
  • Persistent diarrhea
  • Severe abdominal pain
  • Severe skeletal damage
  • Severe vomiting or vomiting blood
  • Stroke
  • Sudden confusion
  • Uncontrolled bleeding
  • Unusual behavior

Efficient ER Care and a Network of Support

When minutes matter, you can count on your UChicago Medicine AdventHealth emergency teams to be ready with medical expertise and outstanding care. We're dedicated to making you feel comforted and informed, even in an emergency, as we care for your whole health in body, mind and spirit. We're prepared to provide personalized treatment and comprehensive support at every step of your recovery.

Leading the Way in Heart Attack and Stroke Care

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth ERs are here with elite, around-the-clock cardiac and stroke care. We have onsite access to a catheterization lab with the tools to evaluate heart health in real time and find blockages quickly. Our rapid response teams use specific protocols that give our patients their best chance of survival and recovery.

Level II Trauma Center

As a Level II Trauma Center, we can treat severe injuries, providing 24-hour access to general surgeons, anesthesiology, radiology, emergency medicine, neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery to address urgent patient needs quickly. We're also dedicated to continuing education for our trauma care providers and participate in quality assessment and improvement programs.

For Emergencies and Beyond

Should you require hospitalization after your ER visit, you’re in the best hands. Our care network is designed to provide easy access to highly respected physicians and specialists across numerous award-winning UChicago Medicine AdventHealth hospitals.

Certifications and Accreditations

We can't predict when emergencies will happen, but we're prepared to respond when they do.

Gold Seal by The Joint Commission

Advanced Stroke Care

Clinical excellence for complex stroke care has earned us The Joint Commission certification.

Illinois Department of Public Health

Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics (EDAP)

With board-certified pediatric emergency physicians and rooms designed to be extra comforting for kids, you can rest assured we're here with the support your family deserves.

State of Illinois Accredited Level 2 Trauma Centers

State of Illinois Accredited Level 2 Trauma Centers

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.

Know Where to Go

If you’re experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.

ConditionUrgent CareFamily DoctorEmergency RoomVirtual Visits
AllergiesXX X
AsthmaXXX
Back painXX X
BronchitisXX X
Chest pain X
Cold, flu or feverXX X
Concussion XX
CoughXX X
Coughing up blood X
Cuts (stitches)X
Deep wounds X
DiarrheaXX
Difficulty breathing X
Ear infectionXX X
Fractures (broken bone, not visible)X
Fractures (broken bone is visible) X
HeadachesXX
Heart attack (suspected) X
InfectionsXX
Major head injury X
Major trauma (sudden physical injury) X
Minor burnsXX
Nausea (feeling like you may vomit)XX X
Pink eyeXX X
Poison exposure or swallowing* X
Rash (and other skin conditions, like poison ivy and eczema)XX
Seizure X
Severe allergic reactions X
Severe burns X
Shock X
Sinus infectionXX X
Snake bite X
Sore throatXX
SprainsXX
Stroke (suspected) X
Uncontrollable breathing X
Urinary tract infectionsXX X
VomitingXX X

ER Experts Are Close to Home

We hope you never face a health emergency, but if you do, trust the ER leaders at UChicago Medicine AdventHealth. Save our phone number and put us on the map so you know who to call and where to go whenever you may need us.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911.