We’re moving Forward Together

We’re moving Forward Together

It’s official. NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) and Edward-Elmhurst Health have come together to transform healthcare and set the standard for community-connected, expert care close to home.

What does it mean for you?

The same doctors you know and trust will still be here, along with the high level of personalized care you expect. Your doctor won't change, but over time, you will have access to more resources and ways to make your care better, including:

  • Top physicians in medicine sharing their expertise
  • Greater access to innovative medicine, research and technology
  • An expanded network of expert physicians, specialists and sub-specialists
  • Top-tier, expert clinical services and personalized care close to home
  • Expanded clinical services, including orthopedics, cardiology and behavioral health

What does the new, merged health system look like?

NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health is the third largest healthcare delivery system in Illinois. The new health system includes nine hospitals with nearly 2,400 beds, 25,000 team members, more than 6,000 best-in-class physicians and more than 300 local office locations, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties that stretch 69 miles from Lake County to Will County.

The system offers eight acute care hospitals, all of which are Magnet® recognized for nursing excellence, and one behavioral health hospital:

Read what our leaders say about coming together.

What can you expect going forward?

NorthShore and Edward-Elmhurst Health are moving toward something better together. Keep reading to get answers to some commonly-asked questions about what to expect.

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For more information, visit:

NorthShore University HealthSystem
Northwest Community Hospital
Swedish Hospital