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.
Neighbor Turns to West Suburban for Help
“West Sub was not on my radar at all,” says Michael Fine, 54, a resident of Oak Park. “I mean, I knew it was here and have passed it many times but to come here as a...
Occupational Therapist Lifts Spirits in Appalachia
How far will an occupational therapist go to help people reach their goals? Stephanie Morse, who works in sub-acute rehab at West Suburban Hospital, drove all the way...
The Ultimate Test of Patient Experience
Yet the West Suburban Medical Center ED is one of the busiest and most respected in the area. “What’s unique to providing care in the ED is that we must rapidly develop...
West Suburban Medical Center receives Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
West Suburban Medical Center has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement...
West Suburban Medical Center In The News
West Suburban Medical Center infectious disease physician Vishnu Chundi, MD, discusses the rise in COVID-19 cases among the 18-29 year old age group since the shift to...
West Suburban Medical Center Develops Illinois’ First Sub-Acute Rehabilitation COVID-19 Unit
COVID-19 has taught all of us a valuable lesson about adaptability and ingenuity. As healthcare providers in this uncertain time, we have had to develop new ways to...
West Suburban Medical Center Receives “A” Rating for Patient Safety from The Leapfrog Group
West Suburban Medical Center has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as one of only 49 hospitals in Illinois to have achieved an “A” rating for patient safety. West...
Oak Park Community Restaurants and Donors Make All the Difference During the COVID-19 Crisis
The love and support shown to us from our community has been remarkable. West Suburban Medical Center has received more than 1,500 donated meals from members of our...
Community Group uses 3D Printers to Produce Thousands of Face Shields for Hospitals, Clinics and Institutions across the Chicago Area
In this time of crisis, many community members are taking it upon themselves to step up, pitch in and offer innovative support. Their grass-roots efforts are making...