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Address
2650 RIDGE AVE
Evanston, IL 60201
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Other
HoursOpen 24/7 Websiteendeavorhealth.org
Facilities & services
466
total beds
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICUCCU
Imaging
CTMRI
Surgery
Open heart surgeryCath labAnesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyPsychiatric unitInpatient rehabAlcohol & drug
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Paid parking lot Paid street parking Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
4 hr 25 min of 383 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
8 hr 14 min of 22 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
10% of 120,626 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
34 min of 59 patients
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
Above average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
- About average
Infection rates lower is better
Central-line bloodstream infections
Bloodstream infections from a central IV line. Known as CLABSI.
Better than average
0.25 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
Better than average
0.48 1.00 = national avg
Colon surgery site infections
Wound infections after colon surgery.
- About average
0.77 1.00 = national avg
Hysterectomy site infections
Wound infections after abdominal hysterectomy.
Worse than average
2.76 1.00 = national avg
MRSA bloodstream infections
Drug-resistant staph in the bloodstream.
- About average
0.75 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
Better than average
0.31 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
68% rated 9 or 10 of 10
68%
Would recommend
69% would definitely recommend
69%
Nurse communication
77% said nurses always communicated well
77%
Doctor communication
78% said doctors always communicated well
78%
Cleanliness
71% said the room was always clean
71%
Quietness at night
60% said the area was always quiet at night
60%
Clinicians on staff
2,255
total clinicians
38
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 299
Obstetrics / gynecology 97
Radiology 87
Anesthesiology 73
Cardiology 61
Neurology 60
Orthopedic surgery 53
General surgery 32
Pulmonology 23
Interventional cardiology 14
Hematology / oncology 8
Interventional radiology 7
Critical care 2
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital?

Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (847) 570-2000 for the most current wait estimate.

Should I go to the ER or to urgent care?

For life-threatening symptoms , chest pain, stroke signs (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness , call 911 and head to the ER. For minor injuries, fevers, low-grade illness, or anything non-emergency, urgent care is usually faster and cheaper. See urgent care in Illinois.

Is Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital open 24 hours?

Most Medicare-certified ERs in the US run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To confirm the current status of Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital, call (847) 570-2000.

Where is Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital located?

Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital is located at 2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL, 60201. Phone: (847) 570-2000.