Advocate Christ Medical Center

Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, a southwest suburb of Chicago, is one of the busiest Level I trauma centers in Illinois, providing emergency care for more than 105,000 patient visits annually. A premier teaching institution and nationally ranked center for cardiology and heart surgery, Advocate Christ also is a major referral hospital in the Midwest for several specialties, including cancer care, heart and kidney transplantation, neurosciences, orthopedics and women’s health. 

Clinical Expertise and Specialties:

• Cardiology
  • A nationally ranked center for cardiac surgery. Leading edge transplant, device implants, vascular and other complex life- and limb-saving surgeries
• Stroke Care
  • Fully accredited as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest level awarded. Meets the rigorous standards needed to treat the most complex cases.
• Critical Care
  • The emergency department is approved for adult and pediatric critical care, while the intensive care unit is nationally recognized for excellence.
• Breast Care
  • Nationally accredited for providing the highest level of quality care. Recognized as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology.

About Oak Lawn, Illinois
Oak Lawn, an attractive Village of 56,000 residents and over 1,800 diverse businesses, has distinguished itself among Chicago’s leading southwest suburbs. Nestled in the center of Cook County, a distinctive “home town” essence flows through Oak Lawn; an unmatched quality evidenced through the community’s affable neighborhoods, dynamic business districts, well- maintained recreational areas and cultural vivacity.

The resources accessed within Oak Lawn are truly second-to-none. Exceptional educational opportunities are profound, as residents have a choice among a number of public and private school options and several higher education and continuing education institutions. Compassionate and quality healthcare is readily available through various established practices, along with the presence of Advocate Christ Medical Center and Advocate Children’s Hospital. Retailers and restaurateurs along the bustling 95th Street corridor are ready to provide the best in customer service. The cultural and recreational endeavors of residents and visitors are sufficed through the array of community-wide events designed to promote civic pride, along with the superb offerings of the Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn and the award-winning Oak Lawn Park District. Over and above all of this, the Village is headed by a dynamic group of leaders who continue to ensure Oak Lawn is afforded the finest in public services and programs.