The 36-bed Provident Hospital of Cook County is celebrating its 30th anniversary as part of Cook County Health. Founded in 1891, it is also the first African American-owned and operated hospital in the U.S. It is focused on providing medical care to those who have limited access to healthcare due to racial barriers. While hospitals shuttered over the COVID-19 pandemic, Provident invested more than $8 million in its hospital. Last year, the hospital reopened its intensive care unit to provide specialized care for patients in the community. It also launched a lifestyle center helping patients with wellness, nutrition, hypertension, diabetes and heart disease.
