Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Northwestern Memorial Hospital (NMH) is a premier academic medical center located in Chicago, Illinois, serving as the flagship hospital for Northwestern Medicine. Situated on Northwestern University's Chicago campus in the Streeterville neighborhood, NMH is renowned for its comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, cutting-edge research, and commitment to patient-centered care.

Established in 1972 through the merger of Passavant Memorial Hospital and Wesley Memorial Hospital, NMH has grown to become one of the largest private nonprofit healthcare institutions in the Midwest. The hospital boasts 894 inpatient beds and encompasses over 3 million square feet of medical facilities. It is the primary teaching hospital for the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, fostering a collaborative environment between clinicians and researchers.

Specialized Services

NMH offers a wide array of specialized services, including:

• Cancer Care: The Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, provides advanced treatments, clinical trials, and support, treating nearly 17,000 new patients annually.
• Cardiovascular Care: The Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute offers diagnostic services, surgical interventions, and rehabilitation programs for heart care.
• Neurology and Neurosurgery: Specialized care supported by advanced imaging and surgical technologies.
• Orthopaedics: Treatments for musculoskeletal disorders including joint replacement and sports medicine.
• Women's Health: Prentice Women's Hospital focuses on obstetrics, gynecology, and maternal-fetal medicine.

Additional services include endocrinology, gastroenterology, nephrology, pulmonology, geriatrics, urology, and ear, nose, and throat (ENT) services.

Research and Education

NMH is committed to research and education with over 1,900 physicians holding faculty appointments at the Feinberg School of Medicine. The hospital's research funding exceeds $484 million, ranking it among the top 15 institutions for National Institutes of Health funding.

Locations

The hospital's main campus is located at 251 East Huron Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611. Visiting hours are Monday through Sunday, 8 am to 8 pm.

Additional Northwestern Memorial Hospital facilities include:

• Northwestern Medicine Prentice Women's Hospital: 250 East Superior Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611, specializing in women's health.
• Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital: 1000 North Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045.
• Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital: 25 North Winfield Road, Winfield, Illinois 60190.
• Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital: 300 Randall Road, Geneva, Illinois 60134.
• Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital: 1 Kish Hospital Drive, DeKalb, Illinois 60115.
• Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital: 26W171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, Illinois 60187.
• Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital: 1302 North Main Street, Sandwich, Illinois 60548.
• Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital: 10400 Haligus Road, Huntley, Illinois 60142.
• Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital: 4201 West Medical Center Drive, McHenry, Illinois 60050.
• Northwestern Medicine Woodstock Hospital: 3701 Doty Road, Woodstock, Illinois 60098.
• Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital: 12251 South 80th Avenue, Palos Heights, Illinois 60463.
• Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago Locations:
• Chicago, IL, USA - Primary campus location in Streeterville neighborhood.
• Chicago, IL, USA - Additional facility near downtown Chicago.

These facilities collectively contribute to Northwestern Memorial Hospital's mission of delivering exceptional healthcare services across the Chicago area and Northern Illinois.