Patients • If You're Having Surgery

How do I Register?

A Registration Representative will call you prior to surgery to pre-register you for your procedure.

Where Should I Go?

Please go directly to the Day Surgery Center on the day of your surgical procedure. The Day Surgery Center is located on the north end of Northwest Community Hospital. When you arrive, please check in with the receptionist in the lobby. To view the campus map, click here.

Where Can I Park?

The Visitor Garage is located directly adjacent to the Day Surgery Center. Overflow parking lots are located in front of and along side the Day Surgery Center. A canopied area is also available if you need to be dropped off while someone parks your car. To view the campus map, click here.

What Should I Bring?

Please bring your insurance cards and, if applicable, any of the following: written referral form, pre-certification number from your health plan, co payment, and a list of your current medications and allergies.

What If I Have Special Transportation Needs?

Northwest Community provides an affordable, accessible Courtesy Van for individuals who are traveling to or from the Hospital campus for medical reasons. For more information, call 847.618.6480. Facilities are wheelchair accessible.

What Will Occur During My Pre-Admission Testing?

For health and safety reasons, you will not be able to drive yourself home following your surgery. Therefore, please make arrangements for someone to drive you home. It is also strongly advisable that you arrange to have someone stay with you for 24 hours following your surgery.

What You Need to Know

To reach a patient representative regarding any problems you encounter during your time at Northwest Community Hospital or the Day Surgery Center, call 847.618.4390. If you are calling from within our facilities, dial 4390.