RUSH Oak Park Hospital
RUSH Oak Park has provided exceptional health care in Chicago's western suburbs for more than a century. As a partner with RUSH University Medical Center, we combine the convenience and personal touch of a community hospital with the technology and expertise of one of the nation's top academic health centers.
Our hospital campus in Oak Park is home to a 55,000-square-foot Emergency Department with 22 private rooms, serving 40,000 patients per year. The campus also features a newly built Electrophysiology Lab that is fully equipped to treat patients with arrhythmias and other heart-related conditions closer to home, as well as a Cancer Care Center with a new linear accelerator that provide accurate radiation treatment in less time.
RUSH Oak Park has a long history of making a difference in our community. Our awards and accolades include the following:
- Magnet Designation: This is the highest honor a health care organization can earn for nursing excellence and high-quality patient care.
- Leapfrog 'A' Grade for Safety: This is the highest possible score for patient safety awarded by the Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit patient safety watchdog organization.
- Five-Star Rating for Quality and Patient Experience: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded all three main RUSH hospitals five stars, the highest possible, for quality and patient experience.
- LGBTQ Healthcare equity: RUSH Oak Park has earned a designation of Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality with a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s Healthcare Equality Index.
Follow the link below for a full list of RUSH Oak Park’s awards and accolades:
Transportation to RUSH Oak Park Hospital
RUSH Oak Park, located on Maple Avenue between Madison Street and Jackson Boulevard, sees many patients from the areas surrounding Oak Park. Here are directions from some of the places visitors often travel from:
- Berwyn: Take IL-43 N/Harlem Avenue north. Turn right on Monroe Street. Take a left on Maple Street. The hospital main entrance will be on the right and parking is available to the left.
- Broadview: Take I-290 E east to exit 21B. Turn left on Harlem Avenue/IL-43. Turn right on Monroe Street then left on Maple Avenue. The hospital main entrance will be on the right, and parking is available to the left.
- Brookfield: Head east and turn left onto IL-171 N/S 1st Avenue. Turn right on I-290 E east and follow until exit 21B. Turn left on Harlem Avenue/IL-43. Turn right on Monroe Street, then left on Maple Ave. The hospital main entrance will be on the right and parking is available to the left.
- Cicero: Head north on South Laramie Avenue and turn left on West Flournoy Street. Merge onto I-290 W and follow until exit 21B. Turn right onto IL-43 N/Harlem Avenue. Turn right on Monroe Street then left on Maple Avenue. The hospital main entrance will be on the right and parking is available to the left.
- Chicago: Take I-290 W to exit 21B. Turn right onto IL-43 N/Harlem Avenue. Turn right on Monroe Street then left on Maple Avenue. The hospital main entrance will be on the right and parking is available to the left.
- Elmwood Park: Take Harlem Avenue/IL-43 south. Turn left on Monroe Street then right on Maple Avenue. The hospital main entrance will be on the left and parking is available to the right.
- Forest Park: Take Madison Street east and turn right on Maple Avenue. The hospital main entrance will be on the left and parking is available to the right.
- Maywood: Take Madison St. east and turn right on Maple Avenue. The hospital main entrance will be on the left and parking is available to the right.
- North Riverside: Head east and turn left on IL-43 N/Harlem Avenue. Turn right on Monroe Street then left on Maple Avenue. The hospital main entrance will be on the right and parking is available to the left.
- River Forest: Head east and turn right on IL-43 N/Harlem Avenue. Turn left on Monroe Street then right on Maple Avenue. The hospital main entrance will be on the left and parking is available to the right.
- Riverside: Head west and turn right onto IL-171 N/S 1st Ave. Turn right on I-290 E east and follow until exit 21B. Turn left on Harlem Avenue/IL-43. Turn right on Monroe Street then left on Maple Avenue. The hospital main entrance will be on the right and parking is available to the left.
If you intend to use public transportation, the following routes and lines run near RUSH Oak Park:
- CTA Blue Line — Harlem stop
- CTA Green Line — Harlem/Lake stop
- Metra Union Pacific West Line — Oak Park stop
- Pace Bus Route 307
- Pace Bus Route 320
To learn more about public transportation options, including information about paratransit service for people with disabilities and senior transportation services, visit our Public Transportation page.
How to Schedule an Appointment at RUSH Oak Park Hospital
RUSH Oak Park allows new patients to easily schedule an appointment online or over the phone by calling (888) 352-RUSH (7874).
The most convenient way for returning patients to schedule an appointment is through the MyChart app. Once you log in, you’ll also be able to see contact information for any of your past providers at RUSH.
RUSH Oak Park Physicians Group can guarantee same- or next-day primary care appointments if necessary, but you may need to see a physician other than your primary care provider if they are unavailable.
To learn more, read our comprehensive Schedule Your Medical Appointment page that has full instructions and all the information you need to plan your care at RUSH Oak Park.
FAQs About RUSH Oak Park Hospital
Where can I go if I need medical care?
If you are in need of immediate care for a serious issue, you should go to the emergency room at your nearest medical facility.
For all other types of care, you can easily make an appointment online or over the phone by calling (888) 352-RUSH (7874). Returning patients can conveniently schedule care through the MyChart app.
Learn more on our Schedule Your Medical Appointment page.
Will RUSH Oak Park take my insurance?
The best source of information on which hospitals and providers will take your insurance is your insurance provider. You should call them with any questions you may have.
You may also find helpful answers to some of your questions on our Insurance page and our list of participating insurance networks and plans. If you know your doctor’s name, you can look them up through our Find a Doctor page, then click on their bio and scroll down to the “Insurance” section to see which providers are listed.
What will my medical care cost?
The cost of medical visits, procedures and treatments varies depending on your specific needs. But you can visit our Cost of Care page to find the cost of some common services.
Our Billing page can answer some questions you may have about financial assistance and insurance. You’ll also find contact information, so you can reach out directly to someone who can help you learn more about the cost of your care.
How can I access medical records for myself or a deceased relative?
The Medical Records Department at RUSH Oak Park can help answer questions you may have about medical records and give you instructions on how to obtain them. You can learn more on our Medical Records page. There, you’ll find contact information for the department, and you can download the forms you’ll need.
RUSH patients can also request their medical records through the MyChart app.
What are visiting hours, and how many people can visit at a time?
Our Visiting Hours and Policies page has all the information you need on the rules and processes for visitation.
Where can I find food services at the hospital?
RUSH Oak Park has a café on the second floor with adjacent vending machines. For café hours and a list of local restaurants, visit our Dining Options page.
Where can I find parking at RUSH Oak Park?
The hospital offers free parking in the parking garage on Wisconsin Avenue and in surface lots on Maple Avenue. You can find free valet parking at the entrance at the intersection of Maple Avenue and Monroe Street. For valet hours, a map and more information, visit our Parking page.
Where is the gift shop?
The gift shop is open in the main lobby area of the hospital. For their hours, contact information and list of items available, visit our Gift Shop page.
