Overview
Parking and Transportation
The hospital Main Entrance is located at 1000 North Westmoreland Road. Both valet and self-parking options are available in Parking Lots 1 and 2.
Patients of the Cancer Center can use the hospital’s dedicated North Entrance and Parking Lot 1.
The Emergency Department and Maternity Services are located inside the hospital’s South Entrance. A circle drive can be used for patient drop-off, while close self-parking is available in Lot 3.
Patient parking for the Bays and McGaw medical office buildings is located just east of the McGaw Medical Building. Patients and visitors can also park in a new lot adjacent to the 700 building.
As always, patients and visitors to the medical office buildings are encouraged to take advantage of our complimentary valet service, located at the main hospital and the main entrances of the Bays (900) and the McGaw (800) Medical Buildings.
Valet Parking is complimentary and available during the following hours:
- 900 Building Entrance 7:30 am–5:00 pm
- 800 Building Entrance 7:30 am–5:00 pm
- Hospital Main Entrance 5:30 am–5:00 pm
Parking Lots and Entrances
Patient and Visitor Information
Hours of Operation
Worship Services
Lake Forest Hospital Chapel
During construction, the hospital chapel located in the southeast corner of the hospital in Pavilion F is closed for construction. A temporary chapel is in the Waud Family Pavilion (Pavilion E) near the 2nd Floor Family Waiting Area. It is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The chapel provides space for prayer, reflection and meditation. All people and all faith traditions are welcome. Spiritual items such as sacred texts, prayer rugs, rosaries and prayer books are available.
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Why Choose Us
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We seek to improve the health of the patients and communities we serve by delivering a broad range of services with leading medicine and compassion. Because what makes us better, makes you better. ®