Fact Sheet - Resurrection Health Care
Sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth and Sisters of the Resurrection, Resurrection Health Care is the largest Catholic health care system in Chicago, continuing a century-long commitment by these two religious congregations to education and health care ministries in the Chicago area.
Resurrection Health Care is a community-based not-for-profit organization living out its sacred mission and core values - faithful to the spirit of its Sponsors and motivated by a reverence for life and respect for those it serves. With special attention to the poor and underserved, Resurrection Health Care promotes the health and well-being of the whole community with compassion and respectful, high-quality care.
Resurrection Health Care provides stable employment opportunities in many fields with competitive wages and outstanding benefits.
Resurrection Health Care is also committed to education and medical residency programs. In addition, its facilities are well maintained and equipped with up-to-date technology to best serve the health care needs of its communities.
Quick Facts about Resurrection Health Care:
More than 100 Sites of Care
- 6 Hospitals with 2,336 staffed beds
- Holy Family Medical Center (founded 1961)
- Our Lady of the Resurrection Medical Center (founded 1955)
- Resurrection Medical Center (founded 1953)
- Saint Francis Hospital (founded 1901)
- Saint Joseph Hospital (founded 1868)
- Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center (2 hospitals joined together in December 2003. Saint Elizabeth Hospital founded in 1887; Saint Mary of Nazareth founded in 1894)
- 8 Nursing and Rehabilitation Centers
- 5 Retirement Communities
- 4 Child Care Centers
- A Home Health Company
- A Behavioral Health Network
- An Outpatient Surgery Center
- Dozens of Outpatient Facilities
The Resurrection Health Care Family Includes:
- With more than 15,000 employees, Resurrection Health Care is among the top 10 Chicago employers that report data to Crain's Chicago Business
- More than 3,100 practicing physicians
- More than 100 people solely dedicated to Spiritual Services and promoting the mission and values of Resurrection Health Care
A Typical Year at Resurrection Health Care:
- 103,041 inpatients receive care at eight hospitals
- 263,092 people seen in emergency departments
- Nearly 96,000 community clinic visits
- 1,335 people living at our retirement and assisted living facilities
- 1,066 residents in our nursing homes
- 9,211 babies born
- Nearly 69,000 calls made to RHC free nurse helpline
A Commitment to Education at Resurrection Health Care:
- Resurrection Learning Institute provides ongoing education for employees, from computer classes to certified clinical education courses
- Resurrection University a fully accredited baccalaureate nursing school founded in 1914, trains more than 100 future nurses each year
- School of Radiography
- Certified Nursing Assistant Program
- Clinical Pastoral Education Program
- Numerous College-affiliated Professional Programs
- 17 Hospital-sponsored Residency Programs
- 10 Joint Residency Programs, including University of Chicago, Loyola University and University of Illinois
- 425 Resident Physicians are trained at any given time
Recognition Places RHC in the Top Tier in the Nation for Quality, Service and Efficiency:
Resurrection Health Care hospitals are recipients of national awards for quality, customer service and operational efficiency, placing Resurrection in the top tier of health care organizations. The awards are determined through performance-based criteria, including clinical quality outcomes, clinical process indicators and resource utilization outcomes.
