Provident Hospital of Cook County
500 E 51st St · Chicago, Illinois 60615Provident Hospital of Cook County, located in Chicago, IL, is a historic 170-bed acute care hospital. Founded in 1891 by Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, it holds the distinction of being the first Black-owned and operated hospital in the United States. Today, it operates as a vital part of the Cook County Health system, providing comprehensive medical services including a 24/7 Emergency Department, inpatient medical/surgical care, ICU, behavioral health services, and a wide array of outpatient specialty clinics. It serves as a key healthcare provider for the South Side of Chicago, committed to accessible and quality care.
Specialties & Programs
Hospital information
- 24/7 Emergency Care
- Available
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- Pediatric Emergency Care
- Available
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- Stroke Center
- Available
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- Cardiac Emergency Capabilities
- Available
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- Burn Center
- Available
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- Air Ambulance / Helipad
- Not Available
24/7 Emergency Department providing comprehensive emergency medical care.
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 Provident Hospital of Cook County's current wait.
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