About NorthShore University HealthSystem
Headquartered in Evanston, Ill., NorthShore University HealthSystem, (NorthShore), is a comprehensive, fully integrated, healthcare delivery system that serves the greater North Shore and northern Illinois communities. The system includes four Hospitals - Evanston Hospital, Glenbrook Hospital, Highland Park Hospital and Skokie Hospital, added in January – more... 2009. The system has more than 2,000 affiliated physicians, including a multispecialty group practice with over 75 office locations under NorthShore University HealthSystem Medical Group. Further, NorthShore is committed to excellence in its academic mission and supports teaching and research as the principal teaching affiliate of the University of Chicago's, Pritzker School of Medicine. The NorthShore University HealthSystem Research Institute, with more than $100 million of grants, focuses on clinical and translational research, including leadership in outcomes research and clinical trials.
NorthShore has annual revenues of $1.5 billion and a staff of more than 8,000. The integrated health system has significant capabilities in a wide spectrum of clinical programs, including cancer, heart, orthopaedics, high-risk maternity, and pediatrics. NorthShore is a national leader in the implementation of innovative technologies, including electronic medical record (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 University HealthSystem has been recognized by multiple national organizations for this notable achievement.
Evanston Hospital demonstrates leadership in cancer and cardiac care, providing specialized cancer services at the Kellogg Cancer Care Center and comprehensive heart care at the Cardiovascular Care Center. Physicians work alongside leading researchers to translate the latest technology, treatment and research into improved patient care. As the regional center for high-risk obstetrics, the Women's Hospital offers a comfortable birthing environment where high-risk mothers and their babies have access to the latest technology and a highly trained staff.
Glenbrook Hospital features a top notch gastroenterology (GI) suite with advanced technology. Paired with a highly qualified team of physicians, the GI program is among the strongest in the region for research, diagnosis and treatment. The hospital offers specialized neurological services including a sleep center, a cognitive and memory disorder program and a women's neurological center. Advanced ophthalmologic treatments, such as LASIK and Crystalens, are available at the Eye and Vision Center. Glenbrook is also now home for three new centers: Breast Health, Prostate Cancer and Total Joint Replacement.
Highland Park Hospital is the site of the first open heart surgery in Lake County. The new Ambulatory Care Center offers advanced capabilities, including multi-disciplinary cancer care at the Kellogg Cancer Care Center, a CT/PET Scan for diagnostics and a CT Simulator and Linear Accelerator for radiation therapy. With a renovated Emergency Department, Highland Park Hospital participates as the region's "pod" hospital for disaster response activities, coordinating Lake County's efforts when confronted with a disaster. A wide variety of mental health services, including a center for eating disorders, adolescent psychiatric care and the Doreen E. Chapman Center for substance abuse, are also available.
Skokie Hospital is an acute care medical center known for its expertise in cancer care, cardiac care, orthopaedics and women's health. The Illinois Foundation for Quality Health Care has recognized the Hospital as one of 43 hospitals nationwide for its Surgical Care Improvement Project Commitment to Quality Award. Additionally, in the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Survey, Skokie Hospital scored in the top 50 percent of participating hospitals in 2007 and 2008. With its comprehensive cardiology and heart surgery programs, Skokie Hospital is one of the nation's Top 100 Cardiovascular Hospitals. The Emergency Department-a Level II trauma center-features bedside registration, 17 glass-enclosed private rooms and top-notch trauma team members specially trained in pediatric life support.
NorthShore University HealthSystem Medical Group is comprised of more than 550 employed primary and specialty care physicians located throughout the north and northwest suburbs of Chicago. Attending physicians are on faculty at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine.
NorthShore University HealthSystem Home Services: The hospital-based, non-profit agency offers a full spectrum of home care services including skilled nursing, physical and occupational therapy, hospice and home medical equipment. Our caregivers represent a wide range of medical specialties and work with the patient, family and physician to tailor home care to meet the individual needs of each patient.
NorthShore University HealthSystem Research Institute: The Institute serves as a focal point for more than 1,000 active research projects, over 150 externally funded research faculty and over $110 million in external research funding. Research facilities include The Arthur and Gladys Pancoe-NorthShore University HealthSystem Life Sciences Pavilion, a collaborative effort with Northwestern University on the university's Evanston campus, and a research building in the Northwestern University Evanston Research Park. The Charles R. Walgreen, Jr. Building on the Evanston Hospital campus houses the Center for Advanced Imaging and research and administrative space for physician-scientists. Emphasis on translational research assures discoveries from the basic sciences and engineering to be brought promptly to the bedside.
NorthShore University HealthSystem Foundation: The Foundation strives to enhance philanthropic support and develop strategies to build advocacy for NorthShore University HealthSystem and the world-class care it provides. It seeks to obtain the philanthropic support required to ensure that NorthShore can provide medical care, advanced research and state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. It builds relationships with individuals and the community to increase awareness of high quality services and giving opportunities. – less – More from ZoomInfo »
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