*Loyola University Medical Center - Loyola Center for Health at Homer Glen

ABOUT THE FACILITY

Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC) is a 61 acre medical center campus conveniently located in Maywood, 13 miles west of the Chicago Loop. LUMC is a quaternary care facility with 547 licensed beds, a Level I Trauma Center, nationally recognized Burn Center, renowned Transplant Center and a special 20-bed unit for patients undergoing stem cell transplant. The center provides top hospital care in all medical specialties, including orthopedics, nephrology, cardiology, cancer, ophthalmology and surgery.

LUMC's Stroke Center has been honored by the American Stroke Association for its expert collaboration of professionals from emergency medicine, neurology, neurosurgery, rehabilitative services, social work, nutrition, pharmacy and other specialties.

The medical center was again designated a Level III Perinatal Center by the Illinois Department of Public Health, a designation recognizing centers that have demonstrated the highest level of expertise in caring for women with high-risk pregnancies, their unborn babies and critically ill newborns.

LUMC has a close partnership with Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital. Most faculty members have joint appointments at Hines and Loyola students and resident physicians rotate through Hines as part of their training. Researchers from Loyola and Hines collaborate closely on many federally funded studies

Loyola Center for Health at Homer Glen brings Loyola Medicine’s world-class medical care, technologies and treatments to a comfortable, convenient setting in the southwest suburbs. The center is home to top primary care doctors and specialists who treat adults and children in several areas of expertise, including cardiology, diabetes management, ear, nose and throat issues and plastic and reconstructive surgery. The Homer Glen Center provides a wide range of outpatient services by appointment, such as diabetes education, radiology, audiology and hearing aid services.

COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION

Homer Glen, Illinois is a village located 32 miles southwest of downtown Chicago, Illinois. 

The Village of Homer Glen is committed to preserving, protecting, and enhancing the community's quality of life through responsible residential and economic development while utilizing sound fiscal management. Homer Glen will strive to maintain open space, preserve the unique rural character, and safeguard the natural resources. The Village encourages community involvement in order to maintain and cultivate a balance of family, agriculture, business, environment, and cultural diversity for present and future generations.