Your ER Experts Expect the Unexpected

When the unexpected happens, you are not alone. At UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange, our emergency department team is here 24/7 with expert care and whole person support so you can feel safe, seen and cared for from the moment you arrive.

Expert ER Care in Your Neighborhood

The best healthcare should always be close to home. Here at UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange, we are nestled in Cook County (just 14 minutes west of Chicago) and serve the 15,000 residents of our city and nearby communities.

We’re here for you with 196 beds, expert emergency care, including a Level II Trauma Center, and multiple medical specialties when you need us most. Our award-winning teams, board-certified specialists and Magnet-recognized nurses are always ready to care for you, 24/7.

Our emergency room features:

  • Level II Trauma Center certified
  • Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics (EDAP)
  • Two specialized trauma rooms
  • 24 private ER rooms
  • SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) Program

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 La Grange, 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 La Grange will care for you and your loved ones with the utmost urgency, expertise and compassion.

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.

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.

A Heartfelt Approach to ER Care

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

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.

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 to finding the right physician or specialist.

Or call us at 833-725-6739.

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