Welcome to the Northwest Community EMS System
The Northwest Community System is composed of a Resource Hospital, five associate hospitals and twenty-four provider agencies covering the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Our EMS system has the distinction of being the first advanced life support sytem in the State of Illinois and the first multi-juristictional EMS system in the country. We encouter over 60,000 patients per year. Learn more about us...
System Memo #438 Released
06/16/2025
To ensure the continued safety of our patients, staff, and visitors, the Emergency Department at Endeavor NCH has implemented updated safety guidelines that are in effecti immediately. These guidelines include advanced notification for Public Safety Officer assistance and the facilitation of safe and coordinated transfers of care for all personnel. Additionally, there will be stricter access controls to high-risk areas. All personnel are expected to review and adhere to these guidelines. These changes reflect current best practices and regulatory guidance to maintain a safe and effective care environment.
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