Newsroom

There’s always something new happening at West Suburban Medical Center to improve the lives in our community. Below you’ll find the latest news and press releases to help you stay current on what’s happening at West Suburban.

A Lifetime of Selfies

A Lifetime of Selfies

Horror writer James Dean (yes, he knows his name is cool), who has published countless short stories and one full-length zombie apocalypse novel, The Dying World: The...

Jessica’s Story

Jessica’s Story

As a licensed practical nurse, Jessica Hill tends not to dismiss her symptoms as “nothing.” Concerned with a nagging pain on her upper right side becoming more intense,...

Juan’s Emergency Department Story

Juan’s Emergency Department Story

Most people wouldn’t think of an emergency department as a second home, but for one special needs individual, that’s exactly what West Suburban Medical Center’s ED...

Keisha’s Emergency Story

Keisha’s Emergency Story

Rarely does a trip to the emergency department bring tears of laughter and joyful hugs. But that’s what happened when Keisha Crews, 38, of Chicago, was rushed to West...

Conrad’s Rehab Story

Conrad’s Rehab Story

On a mild July afternoon, Conrad Burrage smiles with excitement as he waters the boxed off bean plants in the West Suburban Medical Center courtyard. As he carefully...

Cynthia’s Surgery Story

Cynthia’s Surgery Story

Although not many people talk about them, miscarriages are relatively common. It is estimated that 10 to 20 percent of known pregnancies result in a miscarriage. That...

Gratitude Reaches New Heights

Gratitude Reaches New Heights

As an acute-care physical therapist at West Suburban Medical Center, Carley Kirsch is grateful for her opportunity to help patients overcome injuries. On a recent...