Newsroom 847.570.3141 Newsroom Home » Newsroom » NorthShore and Edward-Elmhurst Health Announce Merger Plans NorthShore and Edward-Elmhurst Health Announce Merger Plans Edward-Elmhurst Health and NorthShore University HealthSystem have announced their intention to create a new parent health system and are finalizing plans to merge. The foundation of the merger is rooted in the belief that by working together, both organizations will extend their focus on community-connected, expert care while serving as a best place to work, learn, practice medicine and receive care. “NorthShore and Edward-Elmhurst Health share a vision of delivering expanded access to a transformative patient care experience,” said NorthShore President and CEO J.P. Gallagher. “By working together, we’ll connect patients and communities to personalized care, advanced clinical solutions and innovative technologies through improved access, expertise and services.” Building on a long legacy of connection to communities, the two organizations also have announced the creation of community investment funds, with each organization committing $100 million to their respective communities. These funds will each generate millions of dollars in annual interest that will directly support partnerships with organizations working to enhance health equity and well-being and advance local economic growth. The merger is expected to close at the end of 2021, pending regulatory approvals. The combined organization will include 25,000 team members, serve an area with over 4.2 million residents, and bring together the collaborative expertise of more than 6,000 best-in-class physicians through an expansive geographic network of nine hospitals and more than 300 ambulatory facilities throughout the region. “NorthShore’s approach is aligned with Edward-Elmhurst in so many ways,” noted Edward-Elmhurst Health President and CEO Mary Lou Mastro. “We share values and a vision for the future that gives us a strong foundation to create a needed regional alternative offering vibrant, community-connected healthcare.” Please check our website frequently for additional updates as our merger plans progress. Edward-Elmhurst Health is a 736-bed system that includes three hospitals and has more than 60 outpatient locations across Chicago’s west and southwest suburbs. Learn More >> Press Release SEP 8 2021 NorthShore University HealthSystem and Edward-Elmhurst Health to Merge HOSPITALS Evanston Hospital | 847.570.2000 2650 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201 Glenbrook Hospital | 847.657.5800 2100 Pfingsten Road, Glenview IL 60026 Highland Park Hospital | 847.432.8000 777 Park Avenue West, Highland Park, IL 60035 Northwest Community Hospital | 847.618.1000 800 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Skokie Hospital | 847.677.9600 9600 Gross Point Road, Skokie, IL 60076 Swedish Hospital | 773.878.8200 5140 N. California Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625 ABOUT NORTHSHORE Medical Group Insurance NorthShore Foundation Research Institute Organization Profile Careers NorthShore Newsroom Community Academics QUICK LINKS Physicians Employees Financial Assistance Health Resources Gift Shop Email a Patient Notice of Privacy Practices Patient Rights Site Map FOLLOW US ON Download the NorthShoreConnect app to access your health information on your mobile phone. A Teaching Affiliate of © 2021 NorthShore University HealthSystem. All Rights Reserved. NorthShore University HealthSystem is a 501(c)3 Nonprofit Organization (EIN: 36-2167060) Website Privacy Policy and Terms of Use