As the flagship of Cook County Health, John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital remains at the forefront of new therapies and innovations in healthcare.
The 450-bed teaching hospital serves as the hub for Cook County Health for delivery of specialty and sub-specialty care. We are home to one of the busiest Level 1 trauma centers in the nation and the hospital’s emergency room treats approximately 120,000 adults and children annually.
Parking
John H. Stroger, Jr. Cook County Hospital Garage – 1800 W. Polk St. Juvenile Detention Center Garage – 1101 S. Hamilton St. University of Illinois Medical Center Garage – 1100 S. Wood St.
Transportation
Bus Routes
The following bus lines serve John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital:
Train Stations
The following CTA Train stations service the John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital:
Visiting Hours
Adults
General Inpatient: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Children must be at least 2 years old.)
Intensive Care Unit: 24/7 (Children must be at least 12 years old.)
Emergency Department and Trauma: 24/7 (Children must be at least 2 years old.)
Pediatrics
All Units: 24/7 for Parents and Guardians
General Inpatient: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Children must be at least 2 years old.)
Neonatal and Pediatric ICUs: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Children must be at least 6 years old.)
OB/GYN
Labor and Delivery: 24/7 for Labor Support Person and 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM for Others (Children must be at least 13 years old.)
Gynecology and Postpartum: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Children must be at least 2 years old.)
*Clergy can visit 24/7.
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