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Northwest Community Hospital is a Level II Trauma Center. A trauma center is a hospital equipped to provide comprehensive emergency medical services to patients suffering traumatic injuries. It provides 24-hour availability of all essential specialties and personnel and equipment, such as surgical specialists.

How We're Here for You

NCH’s Emergency Department provides you with the highest-level of emergency care in the state. From the latest in stroke intervention technologies to around-the-clock cardiovascular services— we are here for you 24/7.

As a state-of-the-art Level II Trauma Center, NCH's emergency department treats more patients than any other hospital in the northwest suburbs – with 75,000 visits in 2008. NCH’s pediatric emergency care provides on-site access to board certified pediatric emergency doctors from Children’s Memorial Hospital.

Experience the Difference at NCH

Comprehensive and expert care.

  • Certified Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) nurses on staff. Most are also Trauma Nurse Specialists (TNS) certified, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified or Emergency Nurse Peds Certified (ENPC).
  • Specialty trained and board certified emergency medicine physicians
  • Mental health liaison available 24/7
  • Patient advocate available for your support

State-of-the-art facilities combined with advanced medical technology

  • Pediatric Emergency Department with pediatric emergency physicians, as well as pediatricians from Children’s Memorial Hospital
  • Large diagnostic and treatment areas specifically designed for both critically ill patients and for those with minor injuries or illnesses
  • Digital X-rays for immediate analysis by radiologists and Emergency Medicine physicians
  • Bedside ultrasound for quick assessment of major organ injuries
  • Treatment rooms for your privacy and comfort plus a place for family to be nearby
  • Convenient bedside registration to reduce your wait time

Outstanding patient satisfaction.

  • NCH’s patient satisfaction scores are above the 90th percentile for emergency departments throughout the country
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Last Updated 04/15/2009