Weiss Memorial Hospital is a JCAHO-accredited, 369-bed health care facility providing a full range of health care services. Weiss is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medical Center, one of the nation's finest academic medical networks. Patients benefit from technologically advanced treatments all in a comfortable, convenient North Side setting. In June 2002, The University of Chicago Medical Center entered a joint venture with Vanguard Health Systems of Nashville, TN for the acquisition of Weiss.
Weiss has more than 500 physicians in 26 medical specialties, and 1,059 employees. Striving to be an active community partner, Weiss coordinates several outreach programs and support groups. Ever changing and growing with the diverse community it serves, the hospital recently implemented a unique Patient Advocacy Progam to provide translation services.
 Weiss Memorial Hospital, affiliated with the University of Chicago Medical Center, provides a full range of health services to neighborhood residents. Located along Chicago’s beautiful lakefront, Weiss is part of one of the nation’s finest academic medical systems. As a result, Weiss patients benefit from technologically advanced diagnostics and effective treatments, many times, long before they are available elsewhere, in a convenient community setting.
Weiss is a private, for-profit hospital located at 4646 North Marine Drive in Chicago. Weiss is conveniently located and easily accessible at Wilson Avenue at Lake Shore Drive. Weiss serves a primary service area of more than 600,000 people, including neighborhoods from Lakeview and Logan Square, to Rogers Park and Skokie.
To meet the needs of our diverse patient base, Weiss Memorial Hospital offers a variety of technologically advanced programs. In most cases, our full line of services enable patients to receive leading-edge diagnostic and treatment options without leaving the community setting of Weiss. Please visit our Clinical Programs page to learn more about our specialty services and programs.
Growing with the community
Vanguard Health Systems, Inc., formed in 1997, currently owns and operates 10 acute care hospitals and complementary ancillary services and facilities. Vanguard's plan is to enhance a community, rich in full service health care providers, for an urban market. Growing along with the community is a major goal at Weiss during the next five years. Toward that end, major infrastructure enhancements are underway as well as a renewed commitment to providing excellent customer service -- all building on the hospital's reputation for providing quality health care. Here are some recent examples:
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A new modern, efficient emergency department provides patients with the level of care they need with improved timeliness and privacy. It also includes a fast-track area for less severe cases, and enhanced specialty programs for stroke, chest pain, asthma and pain management.
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A new intensive care unit provides highly advanced resources for care of critically ill patients.
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Our new pavilion entrance includes convenient registration and admitting areas.
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The addition of a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine offers convenience of on-site radiology care.
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Several community-based physician clinics servicing our communities.
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Helping Hand Loan Program for the uninsured and underinsured.
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Healthy Beginnings, a fixed cost prenatal and postpartum care maternity package.
Fiscal Year July 2001 - June 2002 Statistics
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- 4646 N. Marine Drive, Chicago, IL 60640
- Convenient and easily accessible at Wilson Avenue and Lake Shore Drive.
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Patient Service Statistics:
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- 8,530 patients admitted.
- 93,712 outpatient visits, including 19,393 visits to the emergency department.
- 730 live births.
- 48% of Weiss inpatients are covered by Medicare, while 21% are covered by Medicaid.
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- 500 physicians, assisted by 41 residents and fellows, and 276 nurses.
- 79% board certified.
- 35% primary care physicians.
- All major medical and surgical specialties represented.
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- Located along Chicago's beautiful lakefront, Weiss serves a primary service area of more than 600,000 people, including neighborhoods from Lakeview and Logan Square, to Rogers Park and Skokie.
- Primary service area zip codes: 60640, 60660, 60626, 60645, 60659, 60625, 60613
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- Asian: 6%
- African American: 21%
- Euro-American: 54%
- Hispanic: 9%
- Other: 10%
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- Asian/Pacific Islander: 26%
- African American: 28%
- Caucasian: 38%
- Hispanic: 8%
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