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Leadership

Meet our leaders

The Leadership Team at Endeavor Health has one focus that guides everything we do: you. With an unrelenting dedication to setting a new standard for healthcare, the team works tirelessly to ensure we fulfill our mission to help everyone in our communities be their best.

Care options

At Endeavor Health, our experts have one focus — you. At our convenient care locations across Chicagoland, you’ll find easier access to top medical experts with a whole-hearted dedication to delivering a personalized, compassionate care experience when and how you need it.

Need care now?

When you have a medical need that can’t wait, it can be difficult to know where to go. We offer several convenient options and make it easy to choose.

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Same-day, next-day appointment

Schedule an in-person visit with a primary care provider.

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Telehealth

On-demand or scheduled virtual care from home.

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Immediate Care

Walk-in care for unexpected illnesses and injuries.

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Emergency Care

24/7 care for emergencies. Call 911 for a life-threatening issue.

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Find a doctor

Our comprehensive network of primary and specialty care experts provide unparalleled medical expertise and compassionate, patient-centered care.

The care you need

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Primary care for all stages of life.

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Advanced, comprehensive heart and vascular care.

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Innovative cancer care delivered with kindness.

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Specialized care for the brain, spine and nervous system.

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Expert care for bone, joint and spine health.

Meet Endeavor Health

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Committed to setting a new standard for healthcare

Endeavor Health delivers convenient access to pioneering, world-class care combined with a seamless, personal experience — every patient, every time. 

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Our mission: Help everyone in our communities be their best

Your best health is our endeavor. We are proud to be based in the communities we serve, where our patients, team members and community partners call home, and where we’re committed to advancing wellbeing, health equity and local economic growth.

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The care you need close to home

By uniting nine top regional hospitals and connecting over 300 care locations across Chicagoland, expert care is right around the corner (and in your neighborhood). Endeavor Health provides convenient access to expert, compassionate care where, when and how you need it.

Explore your care options

 

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Excellence without compromise

At Endeavor Health, you don’t have to choose between receiving the highest level of medical expertise and feeling cared for and understood by your healthcare team.

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Answers to your questions

Welcome to Endeavor Health. NorthShore University HealthSystem, Edward-Elmhurst Health, Swedish Hospital and Northwest Community Healthcare are now united under one name: Endeavor Health. Together, we’re committed to setting a new standard for healthcare by delivering a truly personal patient experience combined with convenient access to pioneering, world-class care.

As a newly combined health system, changing our name and unifying our brand is the next step in our evolution to help unite our teams and bring our mission, vision and values to life. Our name captures the very best of who we are. It differentiates us as one system unified in our endeavor to deliver convenient access to pioneering, world-class care combined with the seamless, personal experience we all desire and deserve.

You will continue to receive the expert care and high-quality services you do today, delivered by the providers you know and trust, while benefiting from broader access to specialties and sub-specialties, conveniently connected across our more than 300 clinic locations, five clinical institutes and nine award-winning hospitals (Edward, Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook, Highland Park, Northwest Community, Skokie, Swedish and Linden Oaks Behavioral Health Hospital). All eight of our acute care hospitals are Magnet recognized for nursing excellence.

Our clinic/ambulatory centers, corporate locations and single medical group will all come together under the Endeavor Health brand, while our local hospitals' names will stay the same, as a part of Endeavor Health.

With an unyielding focus on transforming the future of healthcare, Endeavor Health also serves as a leading hub for research and innovation close to home with more than 550 active clinical trials and the nation’s largest primary care-embedded clinical genomics program.

Be assured that your patient portal’s access, functionality and security have not changed. If you have separate accounts on these patient portals, your account credentials will stay the same on those portals. Access to medical records also remains unchanged. Learn more about medical records and patient portal access.

You will begin to see the Endeavor Health name, logo and colors reflected in your patient portal if you have an account for: Edward-Elmhurst Health MyChart, NCH MyChart and NorthShoreConnect.

Unfortunately, not at this time. It will take time to create one unified patient portal for all Endeavor Health patients. Until then, you can create a separate account on Edward-Elmhurst Health MyChart, NCH MyChart and NorthShoreConnect to schedule appointments or access your medical information with clinicians or services in those service areas.

An endeavor represents a collaborative journey; a worthwhile undertaking. As one system and one team, we are on a journey to set a new standard for healthcare and fulfill our mission and vision to help everyone in our communities be their best through an experience that is safe, seamless and personal for every person, every time. At Endeavor Health, you don’t need to choose between compassionate, empathetic care and access to world-class expertise, innovation and research. We’re connecting it all for you seamlessly in your communities. 

The complete transition to our new brand will take several years with the majority of rebranding being completed by the end of 2026. We are focused first on the pieces that most unify our teams and inform our patients — starting with our websites sharing information about the new brand, temporary signage and new patient forms. You’ll start to see television, print and digital advertising in early 2024. Over time, we’ll continue to update signage, fleet and gradually migrate to a single presence across key channels, including websites and social media profiles.

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Patients, partners and community members will also begin receiving updates and information from Endeavor Health, as well as opportunities to learn more about the expert care, convenient services and many health and wellness resources available to them. Sign up to receive the latest updates.

 

Our 27,000+ team members always have been and always will be at the heart of all that we do. We remain fully committed to being a workplace of choice where our team members want to come, stay and grow their careers and to advancing a culture where all feel heard, valued and that they belong. As part of our unified name and brand, over time, you’ll also notice that all of our team members will be wearing new uniforms.

Endeavor Health is a nonprofit corporation governed by its Board of Directors. Its new brand identity and name represent the Parent organization formed by the coming together of NorthShore Hospitals, Swedish Hospital, Northwest Community Healthcare and Edward-Elmhurst Health. Endeavor Health is not owned by private equity and remains a 501c(3) nonprofit organization that operates an integrated health system committed to our mission of helping everyone in our communities be their best.

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Insurance

Understanding insurance coverage can be complex, so it is important to verify if our healthcare professionals and services are covered by your health insurance plan prior to scheduling your visit or procedure.

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The easiest way to verify your coverage is by either calling the number on your insurance card or confirming coverage through your insurance company’s website or mobile app.

A few additional things to know:

  • Always confirm with your health insurance company which healthcare providers, hospitals, services and procedures are in your network and how using an in-network provider can affect out-of-pocket costs.
  • Each health insurance plan has different benefits, so it is important to know your plan’s rules for referrals and authorizations.
  • Some health insurance plans require you to use a specific network of providers for behavioral health services, so contact your health insurance plan to confirm your behavioral health coverage.

Our accepted insurance plans are accessible below. These lists are subject to change without prior notice:

Accepted insurance plans

Medicare resources & enrollment support

Have questions about Medicare or enrollment? We offer resources and support to help you every step of the way.

Community

Endeavor Health is committed to strengthening our community’s health and wellbeing. We recognize that our community is complex and diverse with a range of health needs. From improving access to care for the medically underserved to investing in local organizations and initiatives, our mission is to help everyone in our communities be their best.

Community-connected

We are proud to be based in the communities we serve, where our patients, team members and community partners call home. Our work begins with listening to fellow community members and gathering clinical and community data. What we learn guides our strategy, programs and partnerships.

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Community Health Needs Assessment

We identify and address community health needs.

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Community engagement

We convene and connect our community members and leaders for collective impact.

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Community Investment Fund

We invest in local organizations committed to our community’s health and wellbeing.

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We leverage our economic power and human resources to improve the well-being and economic health of the communities we serve.

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Community Benefit

We demonstrate community impact.

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Community health & wellness

We provide education and outreach to promote health and wellness.

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Community Investment Fund

Our Community Investment Fund (CIF) has awarded more than $38.5 million to local organizations dedicated to enhancing community health and wellbeing. 

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Health education for kids

Healthy Endeavors for Kids is a free, ready-to-use curriculum available in English and Spanish that helps youth ages 5–13 build healthy habits, skills and confidence.

Learn about Healthy Endeavors for Kids curriculum

Community impact

Endeavor Health proudly serves and invests in our community, from offering charity care to funding research and initiatives, the impact is far-reaching. 

Explore our community impact

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Community Benefit Report

Our Community Benefit Report illustrates how we address the health needs of our community.

View our 2025 Community Benefit Report

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Exploring healthcare careers — hands-on and up close

In partnership with KidsMatter, Endeavor Health team members engaged local high school students in an interactive career discovery day, highlighting the diverse opportunities available across the healthcare field.

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Honoring Loaves & Fishes as Endeavor Health’s inaugural impact award partner

This moment marks the celebration of Loaves & Fishes’ Hub 2.0 expansion—an investment that will more than double the facility’s capacity, including expanded cold storage and shared space for fellow food pantry partners. Endeavor Health’s $5 million commitment over five years will help strengthen food access across our community.

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Tacos, teamwork and community at DuPagePads

The Community Impact and Engagement team volunteered at DuPagePads’ interim housing center, serving lunch and sharing smiles with residents — an experience that was both rewarding and deeply meaningful.

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Community flavors: A taste of culture and connection

At Swedish Hospital’s Community Wellness Center, neighbors came together to celebrate cultural traditions through interactive cooking demonstrations, food tastings and shared learning — strengthening community one dish at a time.

 

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Strengthening relationships through dialogue

At the Community Leader Summit at Elmhurst Hospital, nonprofit leaders gathered for a thoughtful roundtable conversation focused on shared challenges, collaboration and collective impact.

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Expanding access to behavioral health in Waukegan

Community partners gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Josselyn’s new behavioral health center in Waukegan. With support from Endeavor Health’s Community Investment Fund, Josselyn has rapidly expanded access to care—serving 4,000 clients locally in just five years. This new clinic marks an important step forward in meeting the needs of under-resourced community members.

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Community collection drive benefits Highwood families

Through an Endeavor Health collection drive, donated items were shared with the Highwood Library and Community Center — supporting local families with much-needed essential goods.

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Community cooking and wellness at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital Wellness Center

At Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital’s Community Wellness Center cooking and nutrition classes are helping neighbors learn healthy habits, manage conditions and build community.

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The Conservation Foundation and Endeavor Health partner to support food pantries with fresh produce

Endeavor Health has partnered with The Conservation Foundation through Endeavor Health’s Community Investment Fund (CIF). In this partnership, Endeavor Heath supports the Green Earth Harvest Program Farm to Pantry initiative. The CIF grant has helped The Conservation Foundation expand access to fresh, healthy organic produce for food pantries through the purchase of new farm equipment to bolster team efficiency and effectiveness, increasing crop yields.

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Outreach and Endeavor Health partner to expand access to behavioral health services

Endeavor Health has partnered with Outreach through Endeavor Health’s Community Investment Fund (CIF). Through the partnership, Outreach established the Outreach York Counseling Center, expanding access to affordable behavioral health services in eastern DuPage County. The counseling center works closely with Outreach York Community Center, which offers after school programs to help kids with academic support and adult services, including assistance to families in crisis. Together, the Outreach York Counseling Center and Community Center address behavioral health as a priority health need in the community.

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DuPage Health Coalition and Endeavor Health partner on medical debt relief for families

Endeavor Health has partnered with DuPage Health Coalition through Endeavor Health’s Community Investment Fund (CIF). In this partnership, DuPage Health Coalition has expanded their medical debt relief team, providing financial literacy education, helping navigate hospital financial assistance programs, and connecting uninsured and underinsured residents with medical debt relief programs.

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Romeoville Fire Academy and Endeavor Health partner to launch firefighter and EMT careers

Endeavor Health has partnered with the Romeoville Fire Academy through Endeavor Health’s Community Investment Fund (CIF). The Romeoville Fire Academy provides firefighter and emergency medical technician (EMT) training for about 2,000 students each year. The academy’s partnership with Endeavor Health has expanded outreach to and scholarships for members of underserved communities, internships and financial support to reduce cost barriers for students. Together, we’re helping launch new careers.

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Kenneth Young Center and Endeavor Health partner to expand access to behavioral healthcare

Endeavor Health has partnered with Kenneth Young Center (KYC) to enhance its community behavioral health services through Endeavor Health’s Community Investment Fund (CIF).

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Partnership enhances behavioral health services for LGBTQ+ community

Endeavor Health has partnered with Howard Brown Health to provide training to enhance its mental health care and expand their behavioral health team through Endeavor Health’s Community Investment Fund (CIF).

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Little Friends and Endeavor Health partnership expands workforce development and enhances adult day services

Endeavor Health has partnered with Little Friends in Warrenville to enhance its workforce development services through Endeavor Health’s Community Investment Fund (CIF).

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Easterseals and Endeavor Health partner to provide mental healthcare to empower children with disabilities

Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley in Villa Park, one of Endeavor Health’s Community Investment Fund (CIF) inaugural partners since 2022, has integrated mental healthcare into their therapy services and support programming, offering holistic care for the children that they serve along with the parents, siblings, and other family members.

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ASPIRE Lake County and Endeavor Health partner to support future healthcare professionals

Young people are the future of healthcare, and Endeavor Health is working to nurture and encourage the brilliant minds of tomorrow. We’re proud to collaborate with our ASPIRE Lake County partners in that effort through our Community Investment Fund (CIF).

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Endeavor Health partner ASPIRE Lake County helps teens discover careers in healthcare

Students from all over Lake County learn about careers in healthcare during Healthcare Discovery Day. The event was held by ASPIRE Lake County, a workforce development organization and Endeavor Health Community Investment Fund partner.

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Greater Family Health and Endeavor Health partner to expand access to care

For more than 20 years, Greater Family Health has been delivering inclusive, culturally sensitive care to everyone who walks through its doors. Endeavor Health is proud to partner with Greater Family Health through its Community Investment Fund.

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Palatine's Community Resource Center helps those in need

Step inside the Community Resource Center in Palatine, the result of an Endeavor Health Community Investment Fund partnership with Partners for Our Community, which connects underserved families with local resources.

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Endeavor Health Community Investment Fund helps bring mental health services to Indian Prairie School District 204

The Endeavor Health Community Investment Fund partnership with Indian Prairie School District 204 helped fund the CARES program, which provides free after-school counseling.

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The Friendship Center Food Pantry provides groceries and other resources in partnership with Endeavor Health

Endeavor Health's Community Investment Fund partnership with Friendship Center Food Pantry in Chicago helps improve access to groceries and other vital resources.

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Rosalind Franklin University partners with Endeavor Health to expand reach of community health clinics

A partnership with the Endeavor Health Community Investment Fund has allowed Rosalind Franklin University to expand the reach of its community health clinics.

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Rohingya Culture Center of Chicago closer to goal of owning its own building with investment from Endeavor Health

The Endeavor Health Community Investment Fund has partnered with the Rohingya Culture Center of Chicago, which provides education, wellness and social services, to help them achieve the dream of owning their own building.

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Endeavor Health partners with the YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago to help share health information and support

Endeavor Health Community Investment Fund partner, the YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago, shares health information and helps people manage disease and navigate the health system.

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Evanston Township High School students learn about healthcare careers with Endeavor Health partnership

Endeavor Health's partnership with the ASPIRE program at Evanston Township High School helps open the door to careers in healthcare.

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Endeavor Health and Highwood Public Library support language instruction, health screenings and more

Endeavor Health's Community Investment Fund partners with Highwood Public Library and Community Center in southeast Lake County to provide language instruction, GED classes, vaccine clinics and health screenings.

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Endeavor Health invests in Black entrepreneurship

Endeavor Health's Community Investment Fund helps support development of The Aux, a state-of-the-art wellness hub in Evanston, Illinois designed to help promote Black entrepreneurship.

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Endeavor Health and Between Friends partner to help prevent domestic violence

Endeavor Health has partnered with Between Friends, a Chicago organization dedicated to preventing domestic violence and supporting survivors of abuse.

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Endeavor Health partnership with Lutheran Social Services of Illinois expands access to mental health care

Endeavor Health's partnership with Lutheran Social Services of Illinois enabled the organization to bring an in-school counseling program to Budlong Elementary School in Chicago.

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Primary Care

When your baby is running a fever, you’re due for an annual exam, or your aging mom needs help with medications, the primary care team at Endeavor Health is here to help.

Your primary care provider (PCP) will help you navigate your healthcare needs, build a long-lasting personal relationship and connect you with specialists when needed. Here, you’ll find the expertise, compassion and commitment you deserve from a primary care team — right in your neighborhood.

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Types of primary care

Adult care

Care focused on adults, with experts in internal medicine, family medicine, geriatrics and concierge medicine

Family care

Wellness and preventive care for every member of the family, from children to adults

Pediatric care

Expert healthcare for the youngest and most vulnerable patients, from newborns to adolescents

Women’s care

Focused expertise on women’s healthcare needs, including obstetrics and gynecology, breast health, sexual health and gynecologic conditions

Why you need a primary care provider

Your primary care provider is your dedicated health partner who provides:

  • Continuity of care by building a long-term relationship and gaining a deep understanding of your health history and needs.
  • A preventive focus through regular screenings and wellness visits that help identify and address potential health issues early, supporting a proactive approach to lifelong health.
  • Care for illness and chronic conditions such as a seasonal virus or ongoing health issues like high blood pressure, arthritis or digestive issues.
  • Seamless access to specialists across Endeavor Health’s network. When specialized care is needed, your PCP coordinates referrals so you receive the right care from the right experts.

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Your care journey

Starting your health journey with Endeavor Health is simple. Our primary care team is here to guide you at every step, from choosing a provider to scheduling your first visit. Establishing a relationship with a primary care provider gives you a trusted partner for all your health needs, including preventive care, managing chronic conditions and connecting with specialists as needed.

Our primary care team leads with compassion. We value creating relationships and providing expert, high-quality care for every generation in your family. Your Endeavor Health PCP is your partner in navigating a full spectrum of healthcare needs, from wellness and disease prevention to diagnosis and treatment. We are experts in what we do. We listen to your concerns and put you at the center of your healthcare decisions.

Your primary care provider is your bridge to our comprehensive healthcare network. When needed, they’ll connect you to our extensive team of specialists, including cardiologists, neurologists, oncologists, behavioral health experts and more. With this robust network, we make it easy for you to access specialized care when you need it.

Finding the right primary care provider is easy with Endeavor Health’s search tools. Filter by location, specialty and language to connect with a provider who meets your needs and is convenient for you.

Telehealth

Your healthcare should be on your schedule. With Endeavor Health’s telehealth services, you can connect with your provider from the comfort of home, making it easier than ever to manage your health. From virtual consultations to follow-up visits, our telehealth options provide flexible, convenient access to quality care without the need to travel.

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Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

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Comprehensive ear, nose and throat care

Our otolaryngologists (ENT specialists) provide expert care for conditions of the ear, nose, throat, head and neck. We care for both adults and children, offering advanced diagnostic tools, minimally invasive surgical techniques and multidisciplinary collaboration. With locations across Chicagoland, you have access to specialized ENT expertise close to home.

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Areas of care

Our team provides comprehensive services across all ENT subspecialties:

Audiology

Comprehensive hearing evaluations and personalized treatment for hearing loss and related conditions.

Facial plastics

Cosmetic and reconstructive surgery for the face, head and neck.

Head & neck surgery

Advanced surgical care for benign and malignant conditions, closely connected to our head & neck cancer program.

Nose & sinus surgery

Rhinology and skull base surgical expertise for chronic sinus conditions and complex tumors.

Otology, neruotology & lateral skull base surgery

Expert care for chronic ear disease, hearing disorders and complex surgical conditions.

Pediatric ENT

Compassionate care for children with common and complex ENT conditions.

Sleep surgery

Innovative surgical options for obstructive sleep apnea, including Inspire® therapy.

Thyroid & parathyroid surgery

Expert evaluation and advanced surgical care for thyroid and parathyroid conditions.

Why choose Endeavor Health?

From diagnosis to recovery, Endeavor Health combines advanced expertise and compassionate care to provide comprehensive ENT services close to home.

We tailor treatment to your needs, from medical management to advanced surgery.

Our subspecialists trained at leading centers, bringing you advanced knowledge.

We offer image-guided, robotic and endoscopic procedures that help reduce recovery time.

Our ENT experts work closely with oncology, neurology, pulmonology, pediatrics and other specialties.

You have access to cutting-edge clinical trials and academic medicine through our affiliation with the University of Chicago.

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Our team

Endeavor Health ENT specialists are board-certified physicians with advanced fellowship training in their subspecialties, including complex ear, nose, throat, head and neck conditions. Our expert team works closely with your other physicians — such as oncologists, neurosurgeons, pulmonologists, allergists, and pediatric specialists — to ensure coordinated, multidisciplinary care. You have access to multiple Endeavor Health locations across Chicagoland, with follow-up and telehealth appointments available when appropriate.

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Clinical trials & research

Endeavor Health ENT physicians participate in innovative  research and clinical trials, bringing new therapies and technologies to patients. Our affiliation with the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine expands access to innovation in surgery, cancer care and advanced therapies.

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With locations across Chicagoland, it’s easy to see an Endeavor Health ENT specialist close to home.

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Cancer Institute

Expert cancer care close to home

At the Endeavor Health Cancer Institute, our experts build your cancer care around your needs. Our subspecialists work as a team to create your personalized treatment plan, using today’s most advanced therapies — from targeted immunotherapies like CAR-T cell, to robotic-assisted procedures and HIPEC surgery, to molecular diagnostics.

We bring academic-level innovation to a community hospital setting, making it easier for you to access exceptional, personalized care close to home.

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Awards & recognition

At Endeavor Health Cancer Institute, we are proud to be nationally accredited by organizations that share our goal of improving cancer prevention, detection and treatment. Our recognitions should provide you with peace of mind that we are meeting or exceeding the high standards established for accreditation.

Breast Imaging Center of Excellence
Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy
Commission on Cancer Accredited Program
National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)
Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy

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Cancer care treatment locations

Explore our cancer care locations, where Endeavor Health provides comprehensive, compassionate care in environments thoughtfully designed to support healing.

Infusion Center - Arlington Heights

This location is a department of Swedish Hospital
3060 Salt Creek Ln.
Suite 1100
Arlington Heights, IL

Cancer Center - Swedish Hospital

5140 N. California Ave.
Suite G115
Chicago, IL 60625

Nancy W. Knowles Cancer Center – Elmhurst

Radiation Oncology – Elmhurst 
This location is a department of Elmhurst Hospital
177 E. Brush Hill Rd.
Elmhurst, IL 60126

Hematology/Oncology Clinic and Infusion Center – Elmhurst
This location is a department of Swedish Hospital
177 E. Brush Hill Rd.
Suite 1000
Elmhurst, IL 60126

Kellogg Cancer Center – Evanston

This location is a department of Swedish Hospital
2650 Ridge Ave.
Suite K100
Evanston, IL 60201

Kellogg Cancer Center – Glenview

This location is a department of Swedish Hospital
2180 Pfingsten Rd.
Suite 1000
Glenview, IL 60026

Kellogg Cancer Center – Highland Park

This location is a department of Swedish Hospital
757 Park Ave. West
Suite 1810
Highland Park, IL 60035

Cancer Center – Naperville

Radiation Oncology - Naperville
This location is a department of Edward Hospital
120 Spalding Dr.
Suite 111
Naperville, IL 60540

Hematology/Oncology Clinic and Infusion Center - Naperville
This location is a department of Swedish Hospital
120 Spalding Dr.
Suite 211
Naperville, IL 60540

Cancer Center - Plainfield

Hematology/Oncology Clinic and Infusion Center - Plainfield
This location is a department of Swedish Hospital
24600 W. 127th St.
Suite 2000
Plainfield, IL 60585

Your care at a glance

Screenings and diagnosis

Early detection with advanced imaging, biopsies and genetic risk assessment.

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Cancer types

Comprehensive care across a wide range of cancers, guided by subspecialty experts.

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Treatment options

Chemotherapy, radiation therapy (including stereotactic radiosurgery and gamma knife) surgery (including robotic and other advanced therapeutics), regional interventional therapies immunotherapy, stem cell transplant and cell therapy, targeted therapies and clinical trials.

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Support and survivorship

We offer nutritional, emotional and psychological support, financial and wellness services, integrative medicine, nurse navigators and community partnerships to empower healing. Our Myra Rubenstein Weis LIFE survivorship program and other survivorship services helps patients navigate life after treatment.

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Cancer specialists

Our physicians specialize in specific cancer types and work closely together to review cases and recommend the best treatment plans. Endeavor Health’s cancer specialists are nationally recognized for their expertise, innovation and compassionate approach.

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Why choose Endeavor Health?

At Endeavor Health, we combine innovation with compassion, giving you access to the latest breakthroughs in cancer treatment, close to home. 

Our subspecialty teams work together to deliver cutting-edge, whole-person care. We offer advanced therapies like HIPEC, CAR-T therapy, NanoKnife®, da Vinci® robotic surgery and molecular diagnostics — alongside a full range of supportive services, including oncology social work, nutrition counseling, physical therapy, lymphedema care and survivorship support.

Endeavor Health is nationally recognized for excellence in cancer care, with honors including:

  • Commission on Cancer Accreditation with Commendation
  • National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC)
  • National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC)
  • Breast Imaging Center of Excellence (American College of Radiology)
  • Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®) Certification
  • Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT)
  • Top enrollment in national clinical trials through NCI cooperative groups
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Clinical trials & research

Endeavor Health participates in groundbreaking clinical trials through national oncology clinical trial cooperatives — such as NRG Oncology, ECOG-ACRIN and Alliance — as well as our own investigator-initiated studies. We also offer innovative opportunities through the Kellogg Cancer Center’s personal genomics program and comprehensive biobank. These resources expand options for diagnosis, treatment and survivorship across cancer types.

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The Endeavor Health Cancer Institute is committed to improving lives through personalized, innovative and compassionate cancer care — close to home.

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*In-person care only, not available by video visit.

Note: Imaging services and diagnostic blood testing availability vary by location.

 


 

Why choose Endeavor Health?

When convenience and expertise matter most for you and your family, turn to our Immediate Care Centers. We are conveniently located nearby to treat you.

Our board-certified physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs) provide expert care for adults and children, offering seamless access to specialists and subspecialists for an even deeper level of expertise. That’s the power of patient-centered care.

Our Immediate Care Centers are open after hours and on weekends — providing care 7 days a week. Walk in or reserve your spot today.

With over 30 Chicagoland locations — including Chicago, Evanston, Schaumburg and Naperville — we are close to home or work. Just walk in — or start a virtual visit — to get access to quick, expert care wherever you are.

Walk-In Clinics

If you need unscheduled or after-hours care for a minor illness or injury, Endeavor Health Walk-In Clinics are open seven days a week, no appointment needed. Our expert, board-certified clinicians deliver low-cost, high-quality care at convenient locations nearby. Walk right in, we’re ready to help.

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Expert care, in person and online

We’re open 7 days a week to treat minor to moderate illnesses and injuries for patients of all ages.

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Walk-in immediate care

Walk in to be seen, or reserve your spot online before you arrive.

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Virtual immediate care

Connect with the next available provider through a secure video visit.

Frequently asked questions

Visit an immediate care center for non-life-threatening concerns like sore throat, minor cuts or burns, allergies or sprains. Our licensed providers can also perform lab tests, imaging and vaccinations as needed.

Go to an emergency department if you are experiencing serious symptoms such as chest pain, difficulty breathing, uncontrolled bleeding, confusion or a head or neck injury.

Immediate Care Centers, open 7 days a week, are great for everyday illnesses and injuries — like sore throats, fevers, cuts, sprains, or fractures. We treat a wide range of issues for patients of all ages.

Orthopaedic Immediate Care Centers focus specifically on injuries to bones, joints, and muscles. If you’ve had a sports injury, think you might have a more serious fracture, or are dealing with ongoing joint or muscle pain, these centers offer expert care from orthopaedic specialists.

Both Centers treat sports injuries and fractures, you may also consider your preference for, location, hours of operation and the type of provider.

We treat patients of all ages — infants, children, teens, adults and older adults.

Appointments are not required, however, saving your spot in line will save time. All our immediate care locations accept walk-ins.

We can help connect you with a primary care provider for ongoing care after your visit.

Bring the following items with you when visiting one of our walk-in care locations:
Please bring a driver’s license or state-issued photo ID, a copy of your most recent insurance card, and names and dosages of any prescription or over-the-counter medications you are currently taking.

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When convenience and expertise matter most for you and your family, turn to Endeavor Health Immediate Care Centers.

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Personalized Medicine (Genetics)

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At the Mark R. Neaman Personalized Medicine Center, our team of leading experts in medical genetics and pharmacogenomics offers risk assessments, genetic testing and genetic counseling to patients of all ages.

Together, we partner with you to understand how your genes, family medical history, and other factors impact your health. Using state-of-the-art genetic testing and analysis, we design an approach that’s tailored to you to help prevent, screen and treat a variety of health concerns.

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What is personalized medicine?

Personalized medicine uses your unique biology, including your genetic profile, to guide decisions about prevention, screening and treatment. Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, personalized medicine allows us to tailor care to your specific risk factors and needs.

At select Endeavor Health locations we integrate personalized medicine across specialties — from primary care to cancer care — making it easier for patients and providers to access advanced screening tools, targeted therapies and individualized care plans.

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Genetic testing

Learn about our Genetic Wellness Assessment, breast health testing, polygenic risk scores and how to build a plan from your results.

Provider resources

Access clinical tools, test ordering instructions, patient handouts and referral forms for personalized medicine services.

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Types of personalized medicine

Genetic testing

Testing for inherited changes in your DNA that may increase your risk for conditions like cancer or heart disease.

Polygenic risk score

A genomic test that calculates your likelihood of developing certain common conditions by analyzing multiple genetic variants.

Pharmacogenomics

Genetic insights that help us choose medications and dosages that are most likely to work for your body.

Family history analysis

A review of your medical family tree to identify inherited risk patterns and recommend proactive steps.

How we use personalized medicine

Our experts work closely with you to develop a care plan based on your personal and family history, lifestyle and genetic data. This can help:

  • Identify your risk for diseases like cancer, diabetes or heart disease
  • Recommend screening at the right time
  • Tailor treatments to improve effectiveness and reduce side effects
  • Empower you to take preventive action and make informed decisions

We offer these services across multiple clinical areas, including oncology, cardiology, neurology and primary care.

Where is personalized medicine available?

Personalized medicine is offered by north region Endeavor Health providers - on staff at Evanston, Glenbrook, Highland Park, Skokie and Swedish Hospitals. You can also access personalized medicine virtually. Call (847) 570-GENE (4363) to find out more.

What makes Endeavor Health different

Through innovative tools, cross-specialty collaboration and nationally recognized programs, we’re delivering care that’s not just personal, but proactive.

The Mark R. Neaman Personalized Medicine Center supports care in cancer, neurology, cardiology, psychiatry and more. Clinicians use the latest discoveries in genetics to guide screening, diagnosis and treatment.

Genetic test results and pharmacogenomic data are built into the electronic health record. Providers can access and act on this information during routine care.

Patients have access to focused services for hereditary cancer, neurological conditions, cardiovascular risk and other conditions linked to genetic factors.

This clinic provides preemptive testing to help determine how a patient may respond to specific medications.

Endeavor Health is a leader in genomics research studies and trials. This work helps advance how personalized care is delivered today and in the future.

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Advancing the science of personalized care

Endeavor Health not only provides personalized medicine — we help drive it forward, through cutting-edge research and innovation aimed at better understanding how genetic factors shape disease.

We’re home to the largest advanced primary care genomics program in the nation, the Genomic Health Initiative (GHI). We also have a wide range of other research studies currently available to patients, including multi-cancer early detection. Our researchers collaborate across specialties to improve early detection, guide treatment decisions and build a stronger foundation for preventive care.

Learn more about genetic research opportunities by calling (847) 570-GENE (4363).

Ready to get started?

Talk to your Chicago north side and northern suburbs Endeavor Health provider or call (847) 570-GENE (4363) to learn if personalized medicine is right for you.

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Learn about our Genetic Wellness Assessment, breast health testing, polygenic risk scores and how to build a plan from your results.

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Access clinical tools, test ordering instructions, patient handouts and referral forms for personalized medicine services.

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Walk-In Clinics

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If you need unscheduled or after-hours care for a minor illness or injury, Endeavor Health Walk-In Clinics are open seven days a week, no appointment needed. Our expert, board-certified clinicians deliver low-cost, high-quality care at convenient locations nearby. Walk right in, we’re ready to help.

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Common symptoms we treat
  • Cold/flu, fever, cough, sore throat, earache/infection & sinus infection
  • Skin conditions (acne, cold sores, lice, eczema, rashes, impetigo, poison ivy, ringworm, scabies, shingles)
  • Animal & insect bites
  • Allergies/mild allergic reactions, asthma
  • Urinary tract infection (UTI) & bladder infection
  • Eye irritation/redness, pink eye, sties
  • Minor burns, blisters & abrasions
Walk-In Clinic services
  • Rapid COVID-19 tests
  • Ear wax removal
  • Sports physicals*
  • Wellness exams (school (1st grade & up), camp, basic employment)*
  • Flu shots**
  • Other vaccinations (MMR, HPV, Shingles, Meningitis, etc.), TB skin test**

*Physicals: Payment is due at the time of service; we do not bill insurance. Not meant to take the place of your child’s annual wellness check-up.

**Vaccinations: Please bring previous vaccination/immunization records.

  • Vaccinations that DO NOT require a doctor's order: Flu shots (age 6 months and older), HPV (age 11 and older), MMR (college-age and older), Meningitis (sixth grade and older), Tetanus/Diphtheria Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis (age 10 and older)
  • Vaccinations that DO require a doctor's order: MMR (age 17 and under)
Looking for a higher level of care?

Immediate care

Visit an immediate care center for non-life-threatening concerns like needing stitches, or treating fractures. Our licensed providers can also perform lab tests, imaging and vaccinations as needed.

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Emergency care

If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, do not wait. Call 911 immediately or go to the nearest emergency room. Chest pain, difficulty breathing, serious injuries, uncontrollable bleeding, confusion, and a head or neck injury are some symptoms that should be addressed immediately.

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