Your Trusted Team for Emergencies

From sudden fevers to unexpected injuries, you deserve care that brings calm in uncertain moments. At UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook, our emergency team is here 24/7 with expert care and uncommon compassion, caring for your body, mind and spirit when it matters most.

Bolingbrook’s Home for Exceptional Healthcare

The best healthcare should always be close to home for you and your family. At UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook, we bring innovative and compassionate care to Chicago's western and southwestern regions. Our 138-bed acute care hospital offers family-friendly care and access to top-rated doctors, right here in Bolingbrook.

Our emergency room features:

  • Level II Trauma Center
  • 20 private rooms
  • Two designated trauma rooms
  • Fast Track ER: Efficient, focused care with shorter wait times
  • EDAP-Certified: Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics
  • SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) program
  • 24-hour obstetric ER coverage

Advanced Care for Emergency Conditions

Our board-certified emergency room physicians, critical care nurses, chest pain experts and stroke specialists can address a wide range of injuries and illnesses. Seek emergency care if you or a loved one experience any of these symptoms. For heart attack and stroke symptoms, please call 911 immediately.

  • Broken bones and complicated fractures
  • Chest pain
  • Deep wounds
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Dizziness
  • Extreme fatigue
  • Facial droop
  • Major head injury
  • Nausea
  • Pain in the upper belly
  • Poisoning
  • Severe allergic reactions
  • Severe burns
  • Sharp pain in lower right abdomen
  • Shortness of breath
  • Slurred speech
  • Sudden numbness on one side of the body
  • Vomiting or coughing up blood

Feel Safe With Expert Stroke Care in Chicago's Western Suburbs

Our highly skilled ER teams are standing by with expert stroke care at. Anchored by our Advanced Primary Stroke Center at UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook, we provide the region’s most advanced stroke treatment right here in the Western Suburbs. You can feel safe knowing there’s an ER that specializes in stroke care near you.

Stroke Warning Signs: BE FAST

Follow the simple acronym, “BE FAST,” and take swift action to get medical help if you or a loved one experience the following signs of a stroke:

B: Balance loss: Sudden loss of balance or trouble walking
E: Eye problems: Blurred vision, double vision or loss of vision in one eye
F: Facial drooping: One side of the face may droop or feel numb
A: Arm weakness: Weakness or numbness in one arm
S: Speech difficulty: Slurred speech, trouble understanding words or inability to speak
T: Time is critical: Call emergency services immediately if you or someone you know experiences any of these symptoms

Here for You When Every Minute Matters

When you need medical care at a moment’s notice, rest assured that we’re ready to handle any emergency, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our emergency room teams throughout Bolingbrook will care for you and your loved ones with the utmost urgency, expertise and compassion.

A Heartfelt Approach to ER Care

We prioritize personalized care and compassion as much as short wait times and advanced medical treatment.

Fast Track ER Care

The Fast Track ER at UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook streamlines care for patients with less urgent needs, such as minor injuries, mild infections or simple procedures. Physician assistants and nurse practitioners ensure efficient, focused care for your needs, resulting in shorter wait times.

Expertise in Every Emergency

Count on us to provide immediate care for all medical emergencies, including heart attack and stroke symptoms like chest pain and shortness of breath, digestive concerns like severe abdominal pain and other emergencies.

24-Hour Obstetric Emergency Coverage

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook offers 24-hour, onsite OB hospitalist coverage. We're ready with specialized emergency care for expectant moms who are 16 weeks or more gestation, or within six weeks postpartum.

Pediatric-Friendly Care in Every ER

All of our UChicago Medicine AdventHealth ERs have dedicated children’s emergency spaces with specially trained pediatric emergency providers.

Care Navigation for Recovery and Beyond

When you’re recovering from an illness or injury, you shouldn’t have to wonder what comes next. Find support from our care navigators who will help connect you with any necessary follow-ups or specialists. Before you head home, you’ll meet with your care navigator to get your questions answered and upcoming appointments scheduled. We’re with you on the path to recovery and beyond.

Your Safety Is Our Priority

Keeping you safe and well is our top priority. Our Bolingbrook hospital is recognized by these national organizations for our commitment to delivering the highest quality care for you and your family.

Joint Commission: Advanced Stroke Care

Clinical excellent for complex stroke care has earned us the Joint Commission certification.

American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® — Stroke Gold Plus

Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite
Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll

Reach Out to Our Team

Let’s get you better. Our care navigators are standing by to help you access your network of emergency care, from finding your nearest UChicago Medicine AdventHealth ER to finding the right physician or specialist.

Or call us at 833-725-4521.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please dial 911.