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  • Recognizing Leadership & Volunteerism

    Vanguard West Suburban Medical Center recognized Malcolm (Mac) Deam M.D., Infectious Disease Physician, and The Auxiliary of West Suburban Medical Center for their leadership, unwavering commitment and significant contributions to the institution and the community during a celebratory reception in their honor on April 20. Full story
  • The Breast Center Receives Center of Excellence Designation

    The Breast Center located on the Vanguard River Forest Medical Campus has earned the Breast Imaging Center of Excellence (BICOE) designation by the American College of Radiology. Full story
  • Leap Year Baby

    Oak Park couple welcome Leap Year Baby at Vanguard West Suburban Medical Center. Full story
  • Vanguard West Suburban Community Center in River Forest Opens American Cancer Society Wig Boutique for Cancer Patients

    Vanguard West Suburban Medical Center, has joined with the American Cancer Society to open a new Wig Boutique at 7411 Lake Street, River Forest. Cancer patients suffering from the effects of chemotherapy and radiation can be fitted at no cost with brand new wigs, scarves, hats and other headwear, as well as prosthesis for women who have undergone breast surgery Full story
  • Vanguard West Suburban Medical Center Welcomes New Nurse Executive

    Roslyn “Roz” Lennon, R.N., M.S.N., has been appointed Chief Nursing Officer at Vanguard West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park. In her role, Lennon will serve as an advocate for safety, superior medical care and service excellence. Full story
  • New Joint Center of Excellence

    Vanguard West Suburban Medical Center is opening a new Joint Center of Excellence that will offer the latest treatment options for hip and knee pain – including minimally invasive joint replacement procedures with rapid-recovery techniques. Full story
  • Winter Community Newsletter

    We're pleased to present the first issue of WITH YOU FOR HEALTH. Full story
  • New Incisionless Surgery for GERD

    West Suburban Medical and Westlake Hospital physicians, Fred Tiesenga, M.D., and Karmarn Heydarpour, M.D. were featured on ABC Channel 7 regarding a revolutionary treatment for GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease). Full story
  • West Suburban Hospital joins the Vanguard family

    Vanguard also owns three managed care health plans: Phoenix Health Plan, a Medicaid managed health plan in Arizona; Abrazo Advantage Health Plan, a managed Medicare and dual-eligible health plan in Arizona; and MacNeal Health Providers, a preferred provider network in Chicago. Vanguard’s strategy is to develop locally branded, comprehensive healthcare delivery networks in urban markets. Full story