Michael Reese Hosp & Med Ctr

Details

Name :

Michael Reese Hosp & Med Ctr

Address  :

2929 South Ellis Avenue

Town  :

Chicago

State  :

Illinois

Country  :

USA

Post Code:

60616

Phone  :

312 791 2000

Web URL  :


Description

Mission
Together with a group of hospital physicians an affiliate of Envision Hospital Corporation operates Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago Illinois Michael Reese Hospital physicians developed the following mission statement that reflects the hospitals rich history of providing healthcare service in Chicago

quotOur mission is to empower our community and physicians to recreate a patientcentered institution that renders the highest quality care emphasizes the paramount importance of the doctorpatient relationship promotes fiscal responsibility and preserves a rich tradition of innovation and teachingquot

Michael Reese Hospital is a 450bed facility that offers a comprehensive array of inpatient and outpatient services These services range from allergy treatment to full Level III maternity neonatal and pediatric care from internal medicine to surgery centers


History

Founded in 1881 the hospital initially opened its doors to provide care to poor immigrants Michael Reese has continued its mission over the past 109 years to provide quality compassionate care to all members of the community especially the underserved During its exemplary era as a major teaching and research medical center the hospital prepared students of all disciplines to be tomorrows leaders

In 1998 Envision Hospital Corporation created a novel structure for the management of Michael Reese Hospital which includes involving physicians in major decisions and strategic planning for the delivery of patient care This model successfully transitioned the hospital from being financially compromised to preserving Michael Reeses tertiary care status and it long tradition of teaching research communityservice and innovation
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