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Healthcare & Senior Living - Downers Grove Illinois
01:53  - 3 years ago
Healthcare & Senior Living - Downers Grove IL Downers Grove is home to Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of Advocate Health Care, which has been ranked as one of the nation s top health care systems for the past three years. This 322-bed facility is a Level 1 Trauma Center and a Level three-- the highest level in Illinois-- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, which serves premature and high-risk infants. In May 2002, a new Cancer Care Center opened which was the first in DuPage County to offer Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy. It also has one of one of the area s leading Cardiac Care Units, a state of the art Health and Wellness Center with fitness equipment, group exercise classes, three indoor pools and an extensive array of educational programs. The expansion of the Hospital s Critical Care Unit is scheduled for completion in summer 2005 and will further the hospital's commitment to providing the finest critical care. The unit will provide treatment for serious conditions that require ongoing monitoring, such as heart attacks, strokes, severe accidents or illnesses, or complex surgeries. Residents have many options for non-emergency and off-hour medical needs. More than 600 doctors, 100 dentists and a variety of other practitioners serve our community. Downers Grove has a wide variety of senior housing options including retirement, assisted living and shared senior housing options, many of which include elder care and nursing home facilities. The Dupage County Division of Human Services is ready to assist you with more information at 800.942.9412. The communities own Social and Health Services Department, provides affordable and confidential counseling for individuals, couples, and families. Information and referrals are also provided free of charge at 630.434.5595.