John H Stroger Jr Hospital

1969 W Ogden Ave · Chicago, Illinois 60612

John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County is a public, 464-bed teaching hospital located in Chicago, Illinois. Opened in 2002, it continues the legacy of the historic Cook County Hospital, established in 1832. As the flagship hospital of the Cook County Health system, it serves as a Level I Trauma Center and a Comprehensive Stroke Center, providing comprehensive medical care, including specialty services, emergency care, and primary care, to all residents of Cook County, regardless of their ability to pay. It is academically affiliated with Rush University Medical Center.

Specialties & Programs

Hospital information

24/7 Emergency Care
Available
Adult Trauma Center
Level I
Pediatric Trauma Center
Level I
More emergency department details
Pediatric Emergency Care
Available

Yes, dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department

Stroke Center
Available

Comprehensive Stroke Center

Cardiac Emergency Capabilities
Available

Yes, offers comprehensive cardiac care including interventional cardiology

Burn Center
Available

Information not available at this time. Please call (312) 864-6000 to inquire.

Air Ambulance / Helipad
Available

Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department, 24/7 emergency services.

About Emergency Department Waits

Emergency departments treat patients according to medical urgency rather than arrival order. Wait times can change rapidly based on patient volume, ambulance arrivals, trauma cases and available treatment space. Patients with life-threatening conditions are prioritized immediately. This note is general information and does not describe John H Stroger Jr Hospital's current wait.

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