MacNeal Hospital is a 374-bed teaching hospital, known for more than a century of clinical excellence, innovation and community leadership. It is home to Illinois’ first family medicine residency program and was named one of the top 50 cardiovascular hospitals by IBM Watson Health in 2020. The hospital earned Magnet with distinction status in 2024, making it one of only 11 hospitals in the nation to receive this designation. Its orthopedic and rehabilitation services are nationally accredited, and in 2025, its cardiac rehab team earned dual certification from the American College of Sports Medicine and American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. The hospital is also a recognized “Blue Distinction Center+” for maternal medicine and collaborates with Housing Forward to operate Sojourner House, the first medical respite program in suburban Cook County. With a focus on equity and population health, the hospital continues to address social determinants of health and deliver high-quality, compassionate care to over 9,600 annual discharges and more than 51,000 emergency visits.
