Emergency Care in Glendale Heights

Our team of nurses, surgeons and on-call doctors is trained to provide the highest quality of care in various critical situations, and we equip our emergency rooms with state-of-the-art technology to help them do so, including:

• A heart catheterization lab to quickly evaluate heart health and to find blockages
• Sophisticated diagnostic imaging services, such as X-ray and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• Electrocardiogram technology to record the heart's electrical activity and identify an abnormal heart rate or rhythm
• Computed tomography (CT) scanning for rapid stroke diagnosis to rule out intracranial hemorrhage (ICH)
• Electronic documentation of your visit for you to share with caregivers and other providers

When we are at capacity, our emergency teams work with three nearby AdventHealth hospitals to find you the quickest path to the emergency medical attention you need once your medical condition has been stabilized. You don't have to call around for faster care; we’ll take care of everything so you can focus on feeling better.

Before a transfer occurs, our doctors will complete a detailed verbal hand-off to make the receiving hospital aware of your needs and ensure continuity of care. Our ambulance service is included in the planning process so that your transport goes smoothly and efficiently, getting you to another AdventHealth hospital where you will receive the same compassionate, whole-person care.

During a heart emergency, every second counts. We offer the latest in emergency heart care, including newly upgraded cardiac catheterization labs and an expert staff ready to treat you at a moment's notice.

Our emergency heart care services include:

• Arrhythmia care for abnormal heart rhythms
• Cardiac catheterization, such as balloon angioplasty
• Heart surgery
• Sophisticated cardiovascular diagnostic tests

Our physicians respond quickly to heart attacks and other cardiac emergencies in their critical early stages to improve outcomes. We're also better able to monitor patients when it's unclear if they're experiencing a coronary event, which ensures they're neither sent home too early nor needlessly admitted.

Our team-driven approach to heart attack care is a big reason we can provide outstanding outcomes when you need them the most. Our care also includes:

Level 2 Trauma Centers

We have four Level 2 trauma centers that provide 24-hour, comprehensive emergency heart care.

Fast Transport Services

We provide helicopter and private ambulance transfers for patients who need them.

Seamless After-Hospital Care

Whether you need more help at home, extra therapy or nursing care, we are here for you. And, you don't have to go far. Our nursing and rehabilitation centers are close by, and our home care services can help you recover in the comfort of your own home.

When it comes to stroke care, fast action can mean the difference between life and death, a total return to function or lifelong disability. AdventHealth offers nationally renowned stroke care, earning several Gold Seals of Approval™ from The Joint Commission for Primary Stroke Centers that reflect our dedication to a high level of stroke care, lifesaving diagnoses and advanced treatments.

Our dedicated stroke program includes:

Experts in Stroke Care

Highly specialized neurologists, certified emergency nurses and other clinicians trained in treating strokes are available to deliver 24-hour stroke care.

Our emergency room is equipped with trauma capabilities to handle critical injuries, including brain and spine trauma, severe skeletal damage, blunt force and penetrating wounds and more. Several of our locations are designated as Level II Trauma Centers, the highest designations available by Illinois.

Our trauma care includes:

• 24-hour surgical coverage
• Advanced diagnostic technology, including high-speed, 64-slice CT
• Coordinated care after treatment, including comprehensive rehabilitation services
• Specially trained nurses with certification in trauma care

When you need us, you know you can count on our experienced and steady emergency care service and urgent care. Together, we’ve worked tirelessly to provide you with the care you need, whenever you need it. Several professional organizations have recognized our dedication to the highest levels of care, including:

• Illinois Department of Public Health – Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics (EDAP)
• The Joint Commission – Advanced Stroke Center
• State of Illinois – Level II Trauma Center Accredited

• 24/7/365 Availability
• Access to hospital services
• Chaplain services
• Diagnostic imaging
• Interpreter services
• Laboratory services
• Nationally certified chest pain center
• Pediatric emergency care
• Psychological services
• TeleStroke capabilities
• Trauma center

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• Fever or flu-like symptoms
• Immunizations
• Mild allergic reactions
• Mild asthma
• Minor burns, bruises and cuts
• Minor eye injuries, infections or irritations
• Minor fractures
• Minor trauma, like an ankle sprain
• Muscle aches and pains
• Nausea
• Occupational health programs
• On-site lab and X-ray
• Persistent diarrhea
• Rash without fever
• Respiratory infections
• School, sports and work physicals
• Severe sore throats, cough and colds
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• Sprains and minor fractures
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