Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
1000 N Westmoreland Rd · Lake Forest, Illinois 60045Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital is a 200-bed acute care facility located in Lake Forest, Illinois, part of the prestigious Northwestern Medicine health system. Founded in 1899, it offers a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services, including advanced cancer care, cardiology, orthopaedics, women's health, and a 24/7 emergency department designated as a Primary Stroke Center. The hospital emphasizes patient-centered care, leveraging innovative technology like robotic surgery and providing access to the academic research and specialized programs of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. It is recognized for high safety standards and quality outcomes, serving the Lake Forest community and surrounding areas with a blend of local accessibility and world-class medical expertise.
Specialties & Programs
Hospital information
- 24/7 Emergency Care
- Available
- Adult Trauma Center
- Level II
More emergency department details
- Pediatric Emergency Care
- Available
Yes, emergency care for children, with pediatric specialists available or on call.
- Stroke Center
- Available
Yes, designated Primary Stroke Center.
- Cardiac Emergency Capabilities
- Available
Yes, provides comprehensive cardiac care, including emergency interventions for heart attacks.
- Burn Center
- Available
Information not available at this time. Please call (847) 234-5600 to inquire.
- Air Ambulance / Helipad
- Available
24/7 Emergency Department staffed by board-certified emergency physicians and nurses specializing in emergency care. Provides access to specialists, advanced imaging, and laboratory 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 Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital's current wait.
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