Rush North Shore Medical Center

As a 265-bed teaching hospital affiliated with Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Rush North Shore delivers leading-edge care in a supportive caring environment.

Rush North Shore, 9600 Gross Point Road, Skokie, boasts many excellent programs. It has one of the busiest joint replacement programs in the state. The cardiac surgery team at Rush North Shore credits its strong clinical outcomes following surgery from the continuity gained by working side-by-side for over 10 years.

A leader in cancer care, it was one of the first hospitals in the area to provide access to PET/CT diagnostic technology and intensity modulated radiation therapy. Rush North Shore’s emergency department consistently receives high marks from Press Ganey® patient satisfaction surveys.

Cardiac Care

In case of acute myocardial infarction (MI), or heart attack, time can be critical. The sooner treatment is begun, the less damage will likely occur.

Angioplasty and stenting to open the blocked vessel is an essential treatment option for acute MI. But in order to be effective, this therapy should be completed as soon as possible following the patient’s arrival at the hospital. With two cardiac catheterization labs just steps away from the emergency department, and established protocols for early diagnosis and management of chest pain, the experienced team on staff at Rush North Shore can often complete this procedure in less than an hour.

Rush North Shore offers a full scope of services for heart disease and related disorders, from diagnosis through rehabilitation. It is an area leader in the use of drug-coated stents, which can help prevent the formation of new blockages following angioplasty. When warranted, the cardiac surgical team-including board-certified surgeons, a cardiac anesthesiologist, trained nurses and perfusionists-can be mobilized within minutes.

A wide range of cardiac procedures are done at Rush North Shore. These include several leading-edge options like “beating-heart” bypass surgery, implantation of automatic implantable defibrillators and physiologic pacemakers to treat irregular heartbeats, and minimally invasive treatments for abdominal aortic aneurysms.

Cancer Care

A leader in cancer care, Rush North Shore Medical Center was one of the first hospitals in the area to provide access to PET/CT diagnostic technology and intensity modulated radiation therapy.

The Cancer Program at Rush North Shore Medical Center is dedicated to meeting the needs of patients and the community through a multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis, treatment and care of cancer patients. Offering leading-edge diagnostic technologies and treatments, Rush North Shore Medical Center’s Cancer Program has received eight consecutive three-year certificates of approval from the American College of Surgeons, Commission on Cancer, and meets the high national standards that ensures excellence in patient care, treatment and research.

Orthopedic Care

Surgeons at Rush North Shore have a reputation for innovation using the latest devices, such as a cementless or metal-on-metal replacement hips, which reduce the need for future surgeries. And they use the latest techniques including minimally invasive hip replacement.

Rush North Shore Medical Center offers proven leadership in joint replacement, spine surgery, and sports medicine. Patients are treated across the spectrum of care -- from pain management and non-invasive therapies to surgical intervention and rehabilitation. A clinical nurse specialist works with the surgical team to integrate the latest advances and techniques into all orthopedic and spine procedures, including total joint replacement.

Returning patients to the freedom of being mobile and pain free is the goal of the orthopedic and spine specialists on staff at Rush North Shore.

The joint replacement program is the cornerstone of an outstanding orthopedic department. Sports medicine procedures, including ACL reconstructions and minimally invasive rotator cuff repairs; and spine surgery, including minimally invasive disc removal, decompressive procedures and stabilization for all levels of spinal instability, are additional areas of expertise.


The Centre for Women's Health

The Centre for Women’s Health opened in 2005 bringing an entirely new level of care to women approaching mid-life and beyond. The Centre is under the direction of Dr. Edward Linn, Chairman of the Department of OB-GYN, who specializes in mid-life women’s issues and Dr. Howard Topel, Director of Gynecologic Surgery, who is recognized as a leader in the advancement of gynecologic laparoscopic surgery.

Emergency Department

Rush North Shore’s Emergency Department (ED) is a Level II trauma center with 17 glass-enclosed private rooms. It is staffed around the clock by board-certified physicians and nurses certified in advanced life support including pediatric advanced life support.

Our Emergency Department has been named as an "Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics" (EDAP) by the State of Illinois. This designation confirms that we are trained and equipped to care for children of all ages. Members of our nursing staff are also trained and certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support and offer you the highest level of efficient, yet compassionate, care.

Located in our Emergency Department, our Fast Track ER is designed to provide quick access to hospital emergency room services to children and adults with minor illnesses and injuries. For minor cases that require ER intervention, our goal is to have you treated and on your way in less than 90 minutes.

Available noon to 10 p.m. daily, Fast Track ER care is supported by a full spectrum of hospital services. For more information, call (847) 933-6950.
“We consistently score well. I believe it is because we provide care in a comfortable, private environment,” said Joe LaMothe, Chairman of the emergency department. “We’re efficient, yet each family’s experience is marked with a true sense of compassion and concern.”

More About Rush North Shore

From major surgery to primary care, from planned procedures to emergency needs, Rush North Shore Medical Center provides academic-caliber medical care in a convenient and compassionate community setting.

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