Redefining What's Exceptional

Advocate Health Care, a faith-based nonprofit, is the largest health system in Illinois and a leader in the medical field that's dedicated to changing patient expectations by giving them easy access to all that they need to stay well, live well and achieve outstanding treatment outcomes.

400 sites of care

Our nearly 400 sites of care and 12 hospitals with two kids' campuses are close to home.

6,300 top doctors

We employ leading physicians who truly care about their patients and their work.

Leading-edge solutions

Our experts use the latest techniques and technology and regularly participate in research.

Simpler scheduling

Our patients can book online, anytime and easily locate the first available experts nearby.

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Mission, Values & Philosophy

Mission: To serve the health needs of individuals, families and communities through a holistic philosophy rooted in our fundamental understanding of human beings as created in the image of God.

Values: Compassion, equality, excellence, partnership and stewardship guide our actions as we work together to provide health services to others in our communities.

Philosophy: The care we provide is holistic. This philosophy means we understand people have physical, emotional and spiritual needs and their relations to God, themselves, their families and society are vital to their health and healing. Finally, we believe all people are created in the image of God. All human beings live under God's care and must be treated with dignity and respect.

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About Advocate

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