Holy Cross Hospital, a 264-licensed bed community hospital, provides inpatient and outpatient care fo Sponsored by the Sisters of St.
Holy Cross Hospital, a 264-licensed bed community hospital, provides inpatient and outpatient care for a range of services that include medical, surgical, intensive care, emergency, labor and delivery, behavioral health, and primary care services, as well as hospice and palliative care services operated by Seasons Hospice. Its Emergency Department delivers comprehensive care for a broad range of critical and urgent medical needs. Holy Cross Hospital works closely with area churches, schools, institutions and organizations to build strong, safe and healthy communities. Casimir since 1928, Holy Cross Hospital follows the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care.
10/31/2025
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, SUHI’s Health and Healing for Life (HHL) and CHW Assistance Resource in Mammography (CHARM) programs partnered with Holy Cross Hospital’s Mammography Department to host a special mammogram party.
Patients who came for screenings enjoyed lunch, arts and crafts, and Lotería, all while connecting with our CHWs.
The celebration brought comfort and encouragement to those taking an important step for their health.
Free behavioral health services are available for children and adolescents facing grief or trauma at Behavioral Health & Under the Rainbow, Holy Cross. Those between the age of 4 to 24 living in select Chicago zip codes may qualify.
Walk-ins welcome Mondays & Wednesdays from 8 AM - 12 PM. Call 773.565.2550 for more information or to schedule an intake appointment.
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¡La sanación comienza aquí!
Hay servicios gratuitos de salud conductual disponibles para niños y adolescentes que enfrentan duelo o trauma en el programa de Salud Conductual y Bajo el Arcoiris en el Hospital Holy Cross. Los niños y jóvenes entre 4 y 24 años que vivan en códigos postales seleccionados de Chicago pueden calificar.
Las visitas sin cita previa son bienvenidas los lunes y miércoles de 8 a.m. a 12 p.m. Llame al 773.565.2550 para obtener más información o programar una cita.
10/28/2025
Supporting Youth Mental Health on Chicago’s Southwest Side!
Behavioral Health and Under the Rainbow at Holy Cross Hospital are offering a Youth and Teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) — a safe, structured space where children and teens can strengthen communication skills, manage emotions, and build healthy coping strategies.
📍 2701 W. 68th St., 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60629
📞 773.565.2550
Your help in sharing this resource can make a difference for families on the Southwest Side...
¡Apoyando la salud mental de los jóvenes en el suroeste de Chicago!
El departamento de Salud Conductual y Bajo el Arcoíris en el Hospital Holy Cross ofrece un Programa Intensivo Ambulatorio (IOP) para niños y adolescentes — un espacio seguro y estructurado donde pueden fortalecer sus habilidades de comunicación, manejar sus emociones y desarrollar estrategias saludables de afrontamiento.
📍 2701 W. 68th St., 3er piso, Chicago, IL 60629
📞 773.565.2550
Su ayuda para compartir este recurso puede marcar la diferencia para las familias del suroeste de Chicago.
10/27/2025
Congratulations to our DAISY Award Honoree – Edgar Ortiz, RN! 🌼
Please join us in celebrating Edgar Ortiz, Registered Nurse at Holy Cross Hospital, who was honored with the DAISY Award on October 17, 2025!
Edgar was nominated by two of his patients who shared heartfelt stories about his compassion, attention to detail, and dedication to delivering exceptional care. They described him as “a fantastic nurse” who listens, educates, and goes above and beyond to make every patient feel cared for.
Thank you, Edgar, for embodying what it means to provide compassionate, patient-centered care and for making such a meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve.
10/24/2025
🎉 On October 17, we celebrated our incredible Security team during Sinai Chicago’s annual Security Awards! 🏆💙
Thank you for your unwavering dedication to keeping our patients, caregivers, and communities safe every day. 🙌👮♂️
👻💪 October Flex Fridays! 🏃♀️🏋️♂️
Get your heart racing (in a good way!) this October with FREE adult fitness classes at Sinai Community Institute’s Townhall. Fun, energizing workouts for all skill levels—no tricks, just treats for your health!
🗓️ October 10, 17 & 24
🕛 12 PM – 1 PM
📍 Townhall at Sinai Community Institute..
💪🎃 Flex Viernes en Octubre! 🏃♀️🏋️♂️
¡Haga que su corazón lata fuerte (de manera saludable!) este octubre con clases de ejercicio GRATUITAS en el Townhall del Instituto Comunitario de Sinai! Ejercicios divertidos y llenos de energía para todos los niveles—¡sin trucos, solo beneficios para su salud!
🗓️ 10, 17 y 24 de octubre
🕛 12 PM – 1 PM
📍 Townhall en el Instituto Comunitario de Sinai
10/21/2025
Sinaí Chicago invita a la comunidad a participar en la Conferencia para Cuidadores "Caminando Juntos", un evento gratuito en español con interpretación al inglés, para quienes están a cargo de adultos mayores en su familia en el que se ofrecerán recursos, presentaciones de programas, servicios de apoyo, conversaciones con otros cuidadores, talleres de autocuidado ¡y mucho más!
Esta Conferencia, organizada por AARP, Sinai Chicago y otras agencias, se llevará a cabo en persona y en línea. Registro: https://events.aarp.org/CJ2025
Sabado 1 de noviembre
8:30am-1:00pm
Instituto Arturo Velásquez
2800 S. Western Blvd, Chicago, IL
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Sinai Chicago invites the community to participate in the "Caminando Juntos (Walking Together)" Caregiver Conference, a free event in Spanish with interpretation into English. for those caring for older adults in their families. This event will offer resources, program presentations, support services, conversations with other caregivers, self-care workshops, and much more!
The Conference, organized by AARP, Sinai Chicago, and other agencies, will be held in person and online. Registration: https://events.aarp.org/CJ2025
Saturday, November 1
8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Arturo Velásquez Institute
2800 S. Western Blvd, Chicago, IL
10/16/2025
📣 We’re proud to share that Sinai Chicago is featured in the Fall issue of Chicago Health Magazine!
The spotlight is on our innovative Weight Wellness Program, launched in late 2024 through our Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology.
🩺 Dr. Mahwash Siddiqui, Division Head of Endocrinology, shares insights into how the program is transforming diabetes care on Chicago’s West Side by integrating obesity and diabetes treatment with personalized, culturally responsive care. From nutrition counseling to coordinated support with local partners, the program is already making a powerful impact — with over 200 referrals in just seven months!
👉 Read more about how we're putting patients first and creating lasting change in diabetic health: https://health.sinai.org/48tjNSx
Chicago Health offers expert insight into modern healthcare and lifestyle, the best practices and treatments, and more through engaging editorial and profession
10/16/2025
🚨 Sinai Chicago Awarded $1.1 Million to Expand Gun Violence Prevention Programs! We're proud to announce a major step forward in community safety! With a $1.1M grant from the Cook County Justice Advisory Council, Sinai Chicago will expand its Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program in South Lawndale, in partnership with New Life Centers.
This funding will support:
🔹 Street outreach
🔹 Trauma-informed victim services
🔹 Case management & wraparound care
“Gun violence is a public health crisis—and we're responding with compassion, coordination, and commitment.”
📣 Today is National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day. Join Sinai Infectious Disease Center as we raise awareness about the impact of HIV in Hispanic/Latino/Latinx communities.
Get tested. Learn prevention. Break the stigma. Together, we can build a healthier future—one conversation, one test, one action at a time.
In 2023, Latinx people made up 32% of new HIV diagnoses in the U.S. (Source: AIDSVu.org)
It’s time to change that.
📍Sinai Infectious Disease Center
📞 Call 773-565-3230 to schedule your HIV test today.
10/13/2025
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🌟 Join us for a vital community conversation!
The West Region Healthy Chicago Zone – Sinai Community Institute, Inc., in partnership with Equal Hope, Enlace Chicago, Erie Neighborhood House, and West Side United, is proud to host a Virtual Town Hall:
🟡 The Power of Community Trust: Vaccination Truth Over Myths
📅 Tuesday, October 14th
🕙 10:00 – 11:00 AM CST
📍 Zoom (link below)
Featuring:
Bishop Horace E. Smith, M.D.
Board President, Chicago Board of Health
This is your opportunity to hear the truth, ask questions, and help clear away myths about vaccines in our communities. Together, we can build trust and protect the health of our families, friends, and neighbors.
📣 Please share and forward this with your networks—let’s spread truth, not myths...
🌟 ¡Acompáñenos en una conversación vital para nuestra comunidad! 🌟
La Zona Oeste de Healthy Chicago – Sinai Community Institute, Inc., en colaboración con Equal Hope, Enlace Chicago, Erie Neighborhood House y West Side United, se enorgullece en presentar un Foro Comunitario Virtual:
🟡 El Poder de la Confianza Comunitaria: La Verdad sobre las Vacunas vs. Mitos
📅 Martes, 14 de octubre
🕙 10:00 – 11:00 AM CST
📍 Zoom (enlace abajo)
Con la participación de:
Obispo Horace E. Smith, M.D.
Presidente de la Junta, Chicago Board of Health
Esta es su oportunidad de conocer la verdad, hacer preguntas y ayudar a desmentir los mitos sobre las vacunas en nuestras comunidades. Juntos podemos generar confianza y proteger la salud de nuestras familias, amistades y vecindad.
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Holy Cross Hospital, a 264-licensed bed community hospital, provides inpatient and outpatient care for a range of services that include medical, surgical, intensive care, emergency, labor and delivery, behavioral health, and primary care services, as well as hospice and palliative care services operated by Seasons Hospice. Its Emergency Department delivers comprehensive care for a broad range of critical and urgent medical needs.
Holy Cross Hospital works closely with area churches, schools, institutions and organizations to build strong, safe and healthy communities.
Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Casimir since 1928, Holy Cross Hospital follows the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care.
Holy Cross Hospital Core Services:
Adult and pediatric emergency care. Emergency caregivers include Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physicians
Behavioral health program including a full range of services from crisis stabilization, outpatient, partial-hospital to intensive inpatient care
Certified Stroke Center in Emergency Department
Cardiology and Neurology services including echocardiogram, stress testing, electrocardiograms (EKG), arterial blood flow testing and electroencephalograms (EEG)
Ambulatory care services including endoscopy, colonoscopy, ophthalmology, urology, cystoscopy, pain management, rehabilitation services (physical, occupational, and speech therapy)
Surgical services and procedures including a variety of specialties: gastrointestinal, gynecology obstetrics, general surgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology, podiatry, pulmonary, urology, cardiovascular, laser therapy and laparoscopic procedures
Family Birth Center with Level II care for newborns
Seasons Hospice for compassionate end-of-life care
Diagnostic Imaging: Advanced imaging technology includes digital mammography, x-ray, both 16 and 64-slice CT, MRI, ultrasound and nuclear medicine scanners
