Advocate South Suburban Hospital

11/26/2025

This season of giving, Advocate Health Care teammates across Illinois came together to strengthen our communities. From school supply collections to local food drives, their efforts showcase the power of teamwork and compassion. Thank you to all our teammates for making a meaningful impact. ❤️

11/25/2025

Susan’s passion for health care started early. As a child, she dreamed of becoming a doctor. When her father became ill and passed away when she was 16, the compassion she saw from nurses solidified her path.

Today, Susan is an assistant clinical manager at Advocate Condell Medical Center, leading more than 80 nurses and patient care technicians across two units. Her days are full—rounding on patients, supporting teammates, managing schedules and attending leadership meetings.

“I prioritize listening to my team, celebrating their wins and helping them find balance,” Susan says. “When they feel supported and valued, they can give their best care to patients.”

Her advice for anyone considering a career in health care? “Go for it. Nursing changes lives, yours and your patients’. If I could do it all over again, I’d choose nursing every time.”

Learn more about nursing careers at Advocate Health Care: https://bit.ly/3lBNWZr

11/24/2025

Advocate Health Care patient Jessica was recognized as a special guest of the Chicago Bears during Sunday’s Bear Down Flag Ceremony.

Jessica, a patient at Advocate South Suburban Hospital, was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer late last year after a mammogram detected an abnormality.

Through Dr. Pryanka Reddy, Jessica participated in two clinical trials. Both trials look at what the best chemotherapy regimens are before and after surgery for patients with triple negative breast cancer, which is an aggressive cancer.

“I am thankful for the opportunity to participate in the trials in hopes of improving care for others, especially for other women of color,” Jessica said. “Working with an oncologist who is not only knowledgeable, but incredibly accessible, reassuring and personable has been a tremendous blessing. Dr. Reddy is absolutely fantastic.”

After chemotherapy, immunotherapy, surgery, and radiation, recent results show Jessica is cancer free and continuing to recover well.

You inspire us, Jessica! 🐻⬇️

11/23/2025

A night as a Chicago Bulls ✨VIP✨

Just one year after a life-changing lung cancer diagnosis and surgery, Advocate Health Care patient Eric got to celebrate his recovery with his family in the most unforgettable way, with a Chicago Bulls VIP fan tunnel experience at his sons' first Bulls game!

Eric’s lung cancer was discovered during imaging for an unrelated issue at his annual physical. Young, healthy and a non-smoker, he never expected the scan to reveal a small lung nodule. But that incidental finding set off a series of follow-up tests with Dr. Abdul Alraiyes at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, including a robotic bronchoscopy and biopsy that confirmed lung cancer.

“It felt like the world stopped,” Eric said. “I was overwhelmed and terrified, and all I could think about was my wife and kids. I realized the only thing I could do was put my trust in my doctors and care team.”

Thoracic surgeon Dr. Wissam Raad performed a minimally invasive robotic lobectomy to remove the tumor, followed by chemotherapy under the care of Dr. Jason Macklis. Genomic testing by Advocate’s in-house pathology team revealed an actionable mutation, allowing Eric to start a new targeted oral therapy that lowers his risk of recurrence.

Today, Eric is cancer-free and celebrating one year since his surgery. He marked the milestone with his wife and two sons by enjoying court access before the game and high-fiving the Chicago Bulls in the tunnel before cheering them on from the stands.

“I’m thankful for all the doctors and specialists at Advocate Lutheran General who worked together to save my life. Every person I met treated me with compassion and gave me confidence that I was in the best hands,” Johnson said. “I’m feeling great, and I couldn’t be more grateful for such a special experience with my family at the Chicago Bulls game.”

Learn about who should be screened for lung cancer and take our free online quiz to find out your personal risk: https://bit.ly/48vz84j

11/21/2025

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital hosted a Health Care Career Exploration Night, welcoming more than 200 local students to learn about career opportunities in health care. The open house highlighted clinical and nonclinical roles that don’t require a college degree.

Learn more about a career at Advocate Health Care: https://bit.ly/3MHzKXE

11/19/2025

After battling leukemia last year and working to regain her strength, Nikki is embracing a new chapter – healthy, hopeful and back to inspiring young learners in the classroom after receiving life-saving treatment and a bone marrow transplant at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.

A couple of years ago, Nikki’s health started to decline, and she knew something wasn’t right. She had previously been diagnosed with a low blood platelet count, requiring close monitoring for years. But in 2023, a bone marrow biopsy determined she had myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS).

In February 2024, she went to Advocate Lutheran General for a blood transfusion and antibiotics. While there, she received unexpected news that her MDS had developed into acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

After nearly 2 months of treatment, Nikki was sent home. She returned for consolidation chemotherapy, a follow-up treatment targeting any undetected cancer cells, while awaiting a donor for a bone marrow transplant – a critical step that helps to prevent the cancer from returning.

Finally, her care team found a match: A young man from Germany, identified through the NMDP donor registry, formerly known as Be the Match.

Nikki underwent her transplant in August 2024, replacing her bone marrow with the healthy donor cells, and has remained in complete remission ever since.

When she returned home after her transplant, Nikki spent several months in isolation due to her weakened immune system. As her strength returned, she began easing back into her role as a special education preschool teacher, eventually returning to her students this fall.

Now, she’s building up her immune system, her hair is growing back and she feels better with each passing day.

“Because of the incredible team at Advocate Lutheran General, I’ve been able to return home to my family, get back to the work I love and reclaim my life. I’m getting stronger every day – and I’m forever grateful for the care that got me here.”

Learn more about our cancer care: https://bit.ly/487iGWP

11/19/2025

11/18/2025

Elijah Hicks and Staley Da Bear touched down at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center to hand deliver custom Chicago Bears gift bags to new moms, helping to welcome their new babies in the most unforgettable way! 🧡🐻⬇️

11/18/2025

The Chicago Bears duo stopped by Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center to hand deliver exclusive Crate and Barrel diaper bags complete with Baby Bears zip tags and milestone blankets. 🐻⬇️

11/14/2025

A milestone in patient safety!

We’re excited to announce that 24 of our Advocate Health hospitals have received an “A” rating for excellence in patient safety from The Leapfrog Group on their fall 2025 report card – our highest number of top grades ever! That also puts us among the top five of all health systems in the U.S. for the number of “A” grades earned.

We’re celebrating Aurora Health Care for once again leading Wisconsin with 11 “A” grades, more than any other health system in the state. With nine A's, Atrium Health also received the most top grades of any health system in North Carolina. Additionally, Atrium Health Union in Monroe, North Carolina, achieved its sixth consecutive “A” rating and maintained its prestigious “Straight A” designation.

“We are honored to be recognized by The Leapfrog Group for our unwavering commitment to patient safety and quality care,” said Dr. Scott Rissmiller, executive vice president and chief clinical officer for Advocate Health. “This milestone achievement reflects the passion, expertise and dedication of our teammates who strive to deliver safe, exceptional care every day. Together, we are driving innovation, elevating standards of excellence and transforming care for the communities we serve.”

Congratulations to our teams for raising the bar for safety and quality care!

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11/13/2025

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