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Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital

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Overview

Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital is a short-term, critical access community hospital in Sandwich, Illinois that has served the DeKalb County community for over 70 years. More than 150 physicians on the voluntary, community-based medical staff and the emergency department at Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital provides 24-hour access to board-certified emergency medicine physicians. As part of the Northwestern Medicine network, patients at Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital have access to the resources and advantages of world-class care and leading-edge clinical trials at locations across the region.

Valley West Hospital also offers short-term, comprehensive, skilled healthcare services through Northwestern Medicine’s Homeward Healing Swing Bed Program. Learn more about this unique post-acute rehabilitation program. Download our Homeward Healing Swing Bed brochure

Patient and Visitor Information

Visiting Hours

Monday
8 am–8 pm
Tuesday
8 am–8 pm
Wednesday
8 am–8 pm
Thursday
8 am–8 pm
Friday
8 am–8 pm
Saturday
8 am–8 pm
Sunday
8 am–8 pm
Services and Amenities Map

Departments and Services

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. ®

Spiritual Care Services

A nondenominational chapel is located on the first floor of Outpatient Services and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Chapel is located around the corner from the Main Lobby.