Illinois hospitals are doing more for the patients they serve. They’re meeting the unique needs of communities through programs and services that foster well-being and honor human dignity.
Military veterans receive special recognition at Edward-Elmhurst Health: an American flag pin to wear, a thank-you card at their bedside and a special door hanger for their patient room.
They played games, sang, danced, clapped and cheered. Safety officers at Loyola University Medical Center responded to an aggressive man with autism with creativity and calm so he could be treated.
The renovated emergency department at Swedish Hospital features a designated space offering privacy for survivors of sexual assault, as well as a specialized behavioral health unit.
Improving health within hospitals and beyond their walls—that’s what Illinois hospitals are doing every day. By providing $7 billion in community benefits, hospitals are serving the most vulnerable. They’re also developing programs and partnerships focused on wellness and access to care.