UW Health

UW Health Overview

UW Health is a leading integrated health system affiliated with the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The system is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care, medical education, and research. It serves over 832,000 patients annually and employs more than 25,500 individuals, including over 1,800 physicians who are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

This collaboration ensures patients receive care informed by the latest medical research and best practices.

Comprehensive Medical Facilities

UW Health operates a wide network of hospitals and clinics across Wisconsin and Illinois, offering diverse medical services. Key facilities include:

• University Hospital: A 505-bed facility in Madison, Wisconsin, recognized as Wisconsin's No. 1 hospital for 13 consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. It serves as a regional referral center and is a teaching hospital for the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.
• American Family Children’s Hospital: Located adjacent to University Hospital, this 111-bed pediatric center provides comprehensive care, including a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and a nationally ranked pediatric heart program.
• UW Health East Madison Hospital: A 56-bed hospital offering planned orthopedic and endocrine surgical procedures, an emergency department, and wellness programs.
• UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital: Located in Rockford, Illinois, this hospital joined UW Health in 2015, offering medical care to the Greater Rockford area and northern Illinois.
• UW Health Eastpark Medical Center: Set to open in fall 2024, this center will enhance healthcare access by providing coordinated multi-specialty care in a single location.

In addition to these hospitals, UW Health runs over 90 primary and specialty care clinics throughout Dane County and surrounding areas, ensuring accessible healthcare for the community.

Locations of UW Health Facilities

UW Health's facilities are strategically distributed to serve a broad region. Major locations include:

• Madison, Wisconsin: Houses University Hospital, American Family Children’s Hospital, UW Health East Madison Hospital, and multiple clinics.
• Rockford, Illinois: Location of UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital and several clinics.
• Belvidere, Illinois: Location of Belvidere Hospital.
• Rochelle, Illinois: Hosts a UW Health clinic.
• Roscoe, Illinois: Home to a UW Health clinic.

Additionally, UW Health has multiple sites within Madison, WI, and Rockford, IL, including facilitated clinics and care centers, supporting comprehensive healthcare coverage for the community.