Silver Cross Hospital expands services in Lamont with new urgent care facility

Residents of Lemont can look forward to enhanced healthcare services as Silver Cross Hospital plans to expand its facilities in the area. During a recent Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, hospital representatives highlighted their commitment to improving community health access by introducing urgent care, imaging, and lab services at their current location.

Silver Cross Hospital, a level 2 trauma center and the only facility in Will County with a level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), has established itself as a leader in quality healthcare. The hospital has been recognized as the top facility in Illinois for surgical care for two consecutive years and has received the LeapFrog safety rating 20 times in a row. These accolades underscore the hospital's dedication to patient safety and quality care, even as an independent institution amidst larger healthcare systems.

The proposed expansion aims to address a critical gap in urgent care services within the community, which has been identified as a significant need. The addition of these services will not only enhance patient access but also align with the hospital's mission to provide comprehensive healthcare solutions.

In addition to urgent care, the expansion will include imaging and lab services, which are currently unavailable at the existing facility. This move is expected to better serve the healthcare needs of Lemont residents, offering more than just primary and immediate care.

As Silver Cross Hospital continues to grow and adapt to the needs of the community, the upcoming changes promise to elevate the standard of healthcare available in Lemont, ensuring that residents have access to high-quality medical services close to home.