Holes in the Safety Net
The Chicago Area Has Lost Two Safety-Net Hospitals in Less Than a Year. A judge ruled that West Suburban Medical Center may reopen under the same owner, but furloughed employees, community members have doubts In case you missed it, Cook County Judge Patrick Stanton ruled on June 1 that West Suburban Medical Center in Oak […]
“How Did This Happen?”
Anger, confusion, and sadness take root in the early days of Weiss Memorial Hospital’s closure Even before Weiss Memorial Hospital administrators locked the front doors on Friday, Aug. 8, the building looked abandoned. Over the months, weeds grew unchecked, blocking exterior signage, climbing the walls below the administration office windows, and lining the sidewalks. “Can […]
The Most Advanced Orthopedic Care Unit in Chicago Opens at Weiss Memorial Hospital
It’s a historic milestone for Uptown and the surrounding communities. A new wing at Weiss Memorial Hospital is now home to the latest advances in medical technologies and Chicagoland’s renowned experts in orthopedics. The Chicago Center for Orthopedics at Weiss Memorial Hospital has opened its doors for patients seeking joint replacements, spine care, and sports […]