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Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital Emergency Department

In Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital

Overview

Call 911 for a life-threatening emergency. For help choosing the right level of care, use our Symptom Checker.

Symptom Checker

Whether it’s for chest pain, trauma, or urgent care, emergency physicians are available 24/7 in the emergency room at Valley West Hospital.

24-hour services include:

  • Lab
  • Radiology
  • Pharmacy
  • Social services
  • Hospitalist (if admission is necessary)
  • Telestroke

As soon as you walk in the door, an emergency medical technician will greet you at the reception desk, assess the nature of your injury or illness, and determine next steps. People with the most critical conditions are treated first. 

Parking and Transportation

Onsite parking is available for patients and visitors.

Why Choose Us

Northwestern Medicine is proud to have five hospitals ranked among “America’s Best” including Northwestern Memorial Hospital, the No. 1 hospital in Illinois for 13 straight years (tie), by U.S. News & World Report, 2024 – 2025. Our physicians, care teams and scientists come together every day with a shared commitment to provide excellent patient care.

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. ®

Flu Season Alert

If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms, please contact your healthcare provider to determine appropriate testing and treatment for flu. Learn more about when to seek medical care for flu-like symptoms.

While patient volumes will fluctuate throughout the flu season, current Emergency Department wait-times have stabilized. Thank you for your patience.