Anything is possible when we apply our imaginations and knowledge toward our purpose of helping people live well. At Advocate Aurora Health, we’re embracing bold, innovative ways to connect our consumers, team members and communities to their health.
Each of us is vital to our story: As one of the top 10 health systems in the country, we’re committed to leading the way within our rapidly changing industry.
Being the trusted health care partner for 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the consumer’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our richly diverse communities.
What is access? It’s about meeting people where they are in every stage of their health and wellness journey – and then connecting it all together.
What we’re doing is for those who believe we can always do better and imagine more. With strong connections to the places where we live and work, our inclusive workforce will touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities.
Our world-class doctors, nurses and team members are redefining the standard for care through innovative solutions and outstanding outcomes. Advocate Aurora is recognized for clinical excellence in:
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Mercyhealth is a regional health system with seven hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations throughout 50 northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin communities.
Every day, our 7,500+ employee partners and 700+ employed physician partners take our brand expression—A passion for making lives better—to heart. Our providers, nurses and partners are committed to working together to make lives better for our patients and their families. Touching lives invigorates, inspires and drives us to do our very best, and we continuously look for ways to make every life better.
As an integrated health care provider, we provide exceptional, coordinated health care that spans four core service divisions: hospital-based services, clinic-based services, post-acute care and retail services, and a wholly owned insurance company. These four core service divisions make up our comprehensive, vertically integrated delivery system, and integrated delivery is what makes Mercyhealth unique in serving the full range of health care needs for our patients.
Hospital-based services
Mercyhealth offers over 125 specialty and subspecialty services, including orthopedic surgery, prehospital emergency services and training, neurosurgery, heart and vascular services, cancer care, plastic and reconstructive surgery and much more. When time is of the essence, our trauma centers are equipped with the latest technology and highly trained staff to provide immediate, life-saving care.
We are a leader in obstetric, neonatal and pediatric services. Our new state-of-the-art Javon Bea Hospital–Riverside, which opened in January 2019, is home to northern Illinois’ only state-designated Children’s Hospital, as well as a Regional Perinatal Center. Our neonatal doctors provide specialized care in our 52-bed Level III neonatal intensive care unit, and our highest level Small Baby Unit, one of the first in Illinois, caring for babies born less than 30 weeks’ gestation.
Our hospitals include
- Javon Bea Hospital–Riverside, Rockford, IL
- Javon Bea Hospital–Rockton, Rockford, IL
- Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center, Janesville, WI
- Mercyhealth Hospital and Medical Center–Harvard, Harvard, IL
- Mercyhealth Hospital and Medical Center–Walworth, Lake Geneva, WI
- Van Matre Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
- Crystal Lake, IL hospital (coming soon)
To further enhance our pediatric services, Mercyhealth formed a comprehensive partnership with Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago to bring super subspecialty pediatric care—for both inpatient hospital and outpatient clinic services—to Rockford.
Clinic-based services
Mercyhealth strive to provide health care close to home for residents throughout our service area. We have four dozen community clinics located throughout seven northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin counties. To find a clinic near you, click here.
Post-acute care and retail services
Mercyhealth offers a variety of post-acute care and retail services, including home health, hospice and medical equipment and supplies. Learn more here.
Health insurance
MercyCare Health Plans offers a variety of plans for everyone. MercyCare has been providing dependable, affordable health care coverage since 1994. Learn more here.