About NCH

When you need quality healthcare close to home, Northwest Community Hospital is here for you. NCH is an award-winning hospital, with nationally recognized physicians, state-of-the-art technology, and inpatient and outpatient services in a full range of medical specialties.

We opened our doors December 2, 1959—almost 50 years ago—marking the culmination of a multi-year community effort led by a group of visionary civic and business leaders who perceived the need for quality, community-focused healthcare in the northwest suburbs of Chicago.

Over the years, we have continued to grow with you, to meet your changing needs. Today, we’re a 488-bed hospital and a world-class medical provider – combining compassionate care with a healing environment and state-of-the-art medical facilities including:

• The New Patient Care addition—scheduled to open in Spring 2010 with 200 private rooms to enhance patient safety and convenience.
• The William J. and Marion H. Busse Center for Specialty Medicine, an eight-floor facility housing physician offices, medical specialty services and advanced diagnostic technology
• Three treatment centers, located in Buffalo Grove, Lake Zurich and Schaumburg
• The Schaumburg Imaging Center, which provides advanced imaging technology, including an open MRI and CT scanner
• The Day Surgery Center, a same-day outpatient surgery center
• The Youth Center, for adolescents struggling with substance abuse problems
• Home Healthcare services
• The Wellness Center in Arlington Heights and a Fitness Center managed on behalf of the Buffalo Grove Park District
• Five medical office locations

Annually, we care for:

• 28,000 inpatients
• 352,000 outpatient visits, including visits to the Hospital Emergency Department and Treatment Centers
• 40,000 home care visits
• 3,300 newborn deliveries
• More than 18,000 inpatient and outpatient surgical cases, ranging from open heart surgery and joint replacement to neurosurgery and minimally invasive procedures

NCH staff consists of:

• Over 1,000 physicians with offices throughout the northwest suburbs
• 4,000 employees including nurses, allied health professionals, administrative and support personnel
• Approximately 800 volunteers providing more than 100,000 hours of service annually

Additionally:

• NCH is governed by the NCH Board of Directors, a volunteer board made up of community members and business leaders.
• The NCH Foundation provides charitable opportunities for individuals, groups and corporations to invest in the future of the organization and its vital mission

We’re more than just a place to come to when you’re ill – we’re also a trusted resource to help keep you and your family in the best of health. Please explore our website and see all that Northwest Community has to offer – in sickness and in health.