Edward Hospital
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Edward Hospital & Health Services (Edward Hospital Services Corporation), commonly referred to as "Edward", is a major healthcare provider located in southwest suburban Naperville
, DuPage County
, Illinois
. The current Chief Executive Officer is Pamela Meyer Davis
, who began her position in 1988.
Edward serves the residents of Chicago’s west and southwest suburbs, including Naperville, Aurora, Bolingbrook, Downers Grove, Homer Glen, Joliet, Lisle, Lockport, Minooka, Oswego, Plainfield, Romeoville, Warrenville, Wheaton, Woodridge and Yorkville.
in the Great Lakes region and became a model for other such centers in the nation.
In 1920, a fire destroyed the Sanitorium's main building. A new, fireproof structure was built at the cost of $150,000. The Sanitorium flourished in the 1930s, thanks in part to the support of Joy Morton
, the owner of the Morton Salt
Company and the founder of The Morton Arboretum
in Lisle, Illinois
.
As the tuberculosis epidemic subsided, Edward turned its attention to other more urgent community health needs.
Edward became a public, tax-supported entity in 1959. As the Naperville, Illinois
community grew, Edward expanded, adding patient care units and providing patients with more advanced technology. In 1962, the hospital expanded to 110 beds with state-of-the-art all-electric beds, a nurse call communication system and piped-in oxygen. Just five years later, in 1967, Edward grew to 133 beds with a $620,000 addition to the main building.
By 1981, Edward had 162 patient beds and 125 physicians. Eugene Morris, president of the hospital since 1959, retired. In the following years, Edward turned down merger, acquisition and management offers from competing Chicago area hospitals and remained independent. In 1984, Edward became a private, non-profit organization.
The first major move under Davis was the opening of Edward Health & Fitness Center on the Naperville campus, the first medically based fitness center in DuPage County, Illinois
. (A second Edward Health & Fitness Center, in Woodridge
, opened in 1997.)
In 1990, Edward introduced a comprehensive cardiac medicine program, offering open heart surgery, diagnostic services and cardiac rehabilitation. The state's first freestanding outpatient heart center, the Edward Cardiovascular Institute, opened in 1993 and in 1998, Edward became the first healthcare facility in DuPage County to screen people for heart disease using Electron Beam CT calcium scoring (Ultra Fast Heart Scan).
The 1990s also saw the opening of the Edward Cancer Center, expansion of the emergency department, opening of Edward Healthcare Centers in Bolingbrook, Illinois
and Naperville, the acquisition of Linden Oaks Hospital (a full-service behavioral health facility) and the opening of the Center for Surgery in Naperville.
In addition, in 1992, Edward became the first hospital in Illinois to offer all private patient rooms, one of many innovations in patient care and customer service for which Edward has become known. Others include animal assisted therapy, healing arts, concierge service and valet parking.
Modern Healthcare magazine recognized the spectacular growth in 1998 by naming Edward as the 34th fastest growing hospital in the U.S. and fastest growing in Illinois. In 1999, Edward reaffirmed those rankings with a "Growth Zone" announcement for its 50 acres (202,343 m²) Naperville campus-a $90 million renovation and expansion project to ensure high quality healthcare for a fast growing community. Over the next couple of years, the project resulted in expanded outpatient services, expanded women's imaging services, new operating rooms for minimally invasive procedures, new mother/baby suites, and a four-floor Education Center and a 900-space parking garage.
Since 2000, the pace and scope of expansion has increased. Edward opened the first pediatric emergency department in DuPage County, and also achieved a Level III designation for its neonatal intensive care unit, the highest level of care in Illinois in 2000. Additionally, in 2004, it expanded its emergency department by another 56000 square feet (5,202.6 m²) to allow for annual growth in the number of emergency visits and more private and efficient triage and treatment areas for patients.
In 2002, the 71-bed Edward Heart Hospital opened (the first of its kind in Illinois) and reinforced Edward as a national leader in complex cardiac care. That reputation was further enhanced in 2005 when HealthGrades ranked Edward #1 for cardiac surgery in the Chicago area and again in 2006 when Edward was named a Solucient Top 100 Hospital for cardiovascular care.
Edward's commitment to world class cancer care was evident in 2005 when the Edward Cancer Center opened. The 40000 square feet (3,716.1 m²) facility doubled the previous space available for medical oncology and radiation therapy and provided a warm, comfortable environment with more amenities for patients and their families during long treatment days.
Also in 2005, Edward became the only hospital serving DuPage and Will Counties to achieve the prestigious Magnet designation for nursing excellence. At the time, only two percent of the nation's 6,000 hospitals had been recognized with the honor by the American Nurses Credentialing Center
.
2006 saw Edward expand access to convenient, high quality healthcare in Plainfield
with the opening of the Edward Plainfield Outpatient Center, a 100000 square feet (9,290.3 m²) facility that provides Immediate Care, imaging services and community Wellness classes and events to the residents of one of the fastest growing areas in Illinois. Edward Sleep Center and Edward administrative offices opened on Diehl Road in Warrenville
as well.
The Edward Plainfield Outpatient Center is located on the 60 acres (242,811.6 m²) Edward Plainfield campus, which is also the site of a Medical Office Building (opened in 2006) and the future home to Edward Plainfield Hospital (seeking approval to build), Plainfield Surgery Center (2008) and Edward Plainfield Cancer Center (2009).
In 2007, a National Research Corporation (NRC) consumer study recognized Edward as the best non-teaching hospital for overall quality in the entire Chicago region and the most preferred hospital overall in the west and southwest suburbs. The NRC study also ranked Edward as the best hospital in those suburbs for key service lines, including heart care, cancer care and orthopedics.
Linden Oaks at Edward began 2007 with the opening of Arabella House, an eight-bed residential care home for women with eating disorders. The home helps patients ease back into the "real world," from care in a hospital setting back to family, home, work, school. Also in 2007, Edward announced plans for a nearly $200 million "makeover" on its Naperville campus that will result in upgraded OB services, renovated and expanded surgical services, new cardiac cath capacity and a build out of a new three-floor addition to Edward Heart Hospital. Edward closed 2007 by completing a $49.7 million, three-floor, 76000 square feet (7,060.6 m²), 42-bed addition to the Edward Heart Hospital building. The expansion includes 28 beds for medical/surgical patients and 14 beds for intensive care unit patients.
Edward was ranked as the 10th largest hospital in the Chicago area by Crain's Chicago Business in 2007, is the largest employer in Naperville and is the busiest hospital in DuPage County for inpatient discharges, births and emergency visits, according to the Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council.
In 2008, Edward’s growth in the southwest suburbs continued with the openings of the Plainfield Surgery Center on the Edward Plainfield campus and Edward Healthcare Center in Oswego. On the Naperville campus, Edward addressed the increased demand for services with the completion of a two-floor, 360-space addition to the South Parking Deck.
Edward Cancer Center continued its history of providing the latest in state-of-the-art treatment with RapidArc, radiation therapy technology that treats patients up to eight times faster than conventional or helical IMRT delivery systems.
Today, Edward Hospital & Health Services is a full-service, regional healthcare provider offering access to complex medical specialties and innovative programming. , Edward Hospital has 309 private patient rooms and 4,100 employees, including 1,340 nurses and a medical staff of more than 980 physicians, representing more than 60 medical and surgical specialties and subspecialties. Ninety-eight percent of Edward's physicians are board certified.
Edward has earned a reputation as a healthcare leader by providing advanced cardiac care at Edward Heart Hospital and state-of-the-art cancer diagnosis and treatment at Edward Cancer Center. Edward also provides the latest imaging technology, care for critically ill newborns, minimally invasive surgery, newest clinical trials and behavioral health services through Linden Oaks at Edward.
Edward Hospital became the only hospital serving DuPage and Will Counties in 2005 to achieve the prestigious Magnet designation for nursing excellence. In 2005, Edward Heart Hospital also received a #1 ranking for cardiac surgery in the Chicago area from HealthGrades
.
U.S. News & World Report ranked Edward Hospital #43 in the orthopedic specialty area of its 2006 edition of "America's Best Hospitals." Solucient named Edward Heart Hospital a Top 100 Hospital for cardiovascular care. VHA Inc. awarded Edward Hospital its Leadership Award for Operational Excellence. Also in 2006, American Heart Association awarded Edward its "Get with the Guidelines" annual achievement award for treating coronary artery disease. Edward is only the third hospital in Illinois to be recognized. In addition, Crain's Chicago Business ranked Edward as the tenth largest hospital in the Chicago area.
In 2007 Edward ranked as the best non-teaching hospital for overall quality in the entire Chicago region and the most preferred hospital overall in the far west suburbs in a National Research Corporation consumer study. Edward maintained its ranking as the tenth largest hospital in the Chicago area, according to Crain’s.
Edward received recognition for its quality of care in 2008 with a #47 ranking in the gastrointestinal disorders specialty area of U.S. News & World Report’s 2008 edition of “America’s Best Hospitals” and a ranking by Thomson Reuters as one of the nation’s Top 100 Hospitals for cardiovascular care. Edward was ranked as the 9th largest hospital in the Chicago area by Crain's Chicago Business in 2008. Edward performed the most cardiac and thoracic surgeries in DuPage, Will, Kane, Grundy, McHenry and Lake Counties in fiscal year 2008 (IHA COMPData).
Naperville, Illinois
Naperville is a city in DuPage and Will Counties in Illinois in the United States, voted the second best place to live in the United States by Money Magazine in 2006. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 141,853. It is the fifth largest city in the state, behind Chicago,...
, DuPage County
DuPage County, Illinois
As of the 2010 Census, the population of the county was 916,924, White Americans made up 77.9% of Dupage County's population; non-Hispanic whites represented 70.5% of the population. Black Americans made up 4.6% of the population. Native Americans made up 0.3% of Dupage County's population...
, Illinois
Illinois
Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
. The current Chief Executive Officer is Pamela Meyer Davis
Pamela Davis
Pamela Meyer Davis is the president and C.E.O. of Edward Hospital in Naperville, Illinois. Her complaints in 2003 began the probe that led to the 2008 arrest of Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich.According to the Washington Post,...
, who began her position in 1988.
Edward serves the residents of Chicago’s west and southwest suburbs, including Naperville, Aurora, Bolingbrook, Downers Grove, Homer Glen, Joliet, Lisle, Lockport, Minooka, Oswego, Plainfield, Romeoville, Warrenville, Wheaton, Woodridge and Yorkville.
Edward Sanitorium
Founded by Eudora Hull Gaylord Spalding in 1907 as a memorial to her husband Edward Gaylord, the Edward Sanitorium was one of the first treatment centers for tuberculosisTuberculosis
Tuberculosis, MTB, or TB is a common, and in many cases lethal, infectious disease caused by various strains of mycobacteria, usually Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis usually attacks the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body...
in the Great Lakes region and became a model for other such centers in the nation.
In 1920, a fire destroyed the Sanitorium's main building. A new, fireproof structure was built at the cost of $150,000. The Sanitorium flourished in the 1930s, thanks in part to the support of Joy Morton
Joy Morton
, Joy Morton founded the Morton Salt Company and The Morton Arboretum.Morton grew to manhood in Nebraska City, Nebraska in Nebraska Territory. His mother, Caroline Joy, was an accomplished artist, musician, and gardener...
, the owner of the Morton Salt
Morton Salt
Morton Salt is a United States company producing salt for food, water conditioning, industrial, agricultural, and road/highway use. Based in Chicago, the business is North America's leading producer and marketer of salt. It is a subsidiary of the German company K+S.-History:The company began in...
Company and the founder of The Morton Arboretum
Morton Arboretum
The Morton Arboretum, in Lisle, Illinois, covers 1,700 acres and is made up of gardens of various plant types and collections of trees from specific taxonomical and geographical areas. It includes native woodlands and a restored Illinois prairie. The Arboretum has over 4,100 different species of...
in Lisle, Illinois
Lisle, Illinois
Lisle is a village in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. The population was 22,930 at the 2011 census, and estimated to be 23,135 as of 2008. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area and the Illinois Technology and Research Corridor...
.
As the tuberculosis epidemic subsided, Edward turned its attention to other more urgent community health needs.
Edward Hospital, 1955–1987
On October 1, 1955, Edward Sanitorium officially reopened its doors as Edward Hospital, an acute care facility with 45 beds. The hospital's first patient was 23-month old Frederich Maurer, Jr., who was brought in after he was kicked by a horse.Edward became a public, tax-supported entity in 1959. As the Naperville, Illinois
Naperville, Illinois
Naperville is a city in DuPage and Will Counties in Illinois in the United States, voted the second best place to live in the United States by Money Magazine in 2006. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 141,853. It is the fifth largest city in the state, behind Chicago,...
community grew, Edward expanded, adding patient care units and providing patients with more advanced technology. In 1962, the hospital expanded to 110 beds with state-of-the-art all-electric beds, a nurse call communication system and piped-in oxygen. Just five years later, in 1967, Edward grew to 133 beds with a $620,000 addition to the main building.
By 1981, Edward had 162 patient beds and 125 physicians. Eugene Morris, president of the hospital since 1959, retired. In the following years, Edward turned down merger, acquisition and management offers from competing Chicago area hospitals and remained independent. In 1984, Edward became a private, non-profit organization.
Edward Hospital, 1988–today
In 1988, the arrival of Pamela Meyer (now Pam Davis) as president and chief executive officer marked the beginning of an era of dramatic and continuous growth and innovation at Edward Hospital. Since then, Edward Hospital evolved into Edward Health Services Corporation in the 1990s and, now, Edward Hospital & Health Services.The first major move under Davis was the opening of Edward Health & Fitness Center on the Naperville campus, the first medically based fitness center in DuPage County, Illinois
DuPage County, Illinois
As of the 2010 Census, the population of the county was 916,924, White Americans made up 77.9% of Dupage County's population; non-Hispanic whites represented 70.5% of the population. Black Americans made up 4.6% of the population. Native Americans made up 0.3% of Dupage County's population...
. (A second Edward Health & Fitness Center, in Woodridge
Woodridge, Illinois
Woodridge is a suburb of Chicago, located primarily in DuPage County, Illinois with portions in Will County and Cook County. It uses the 630 and 331 area codes. The population was 30,934 at the 2000 census. A special census commissioned in 2003 put the population at 33,253...
, opened in 1997.)
In 1990, Edward introduced a comprehensive cardiac medicine program, offering open heart surgery, diagnostic services and cardiac rehabilitation. The state's first freestanding outpatient heart center, the Edward Cardiovascular Institute, opened in 1993 and in 1998, Edward became the first healthcare facility in DuPage County to screen people for heart disease using Electron Beam CT calcium scoring (Ultra Fast Heart Scan).
The 1990s also saw the opening of the Edward Cancer Center, expansion of the emergency department, opening of Edward Healthcare Centers in Bolingbrook, Illinois
Bolingbrook, Illinois
Bolingbrook is a large village in Will and DuPage Counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. As of the 2010 US Census, the population is 73,366...
and Naperville, the acquisition of Linden Oaks Hospital (a full-service behavioral health facility) and the opening of the Center for Surgery in Naperville.
In addition, in 1992, Edward became the first hospital in Illinois to offer all private patient rooms, one of many innovations in patient care and customer service for which Edward has become known. Others include animal assisted therapy, healing arts, concierge service and valet parking.
Modern Healthcare magazine recognized the spectacular growth in 1998 by naming Edward as the 34th fastest growing hospital in the U.S. and fastest growing in Illinois. In 1999, Edward reaffirmed those rankings with a "Growth Zone" announcement for its 50 acres (202,343 m²) Naperville campus-a $90 million renovation and expansion project to ensure high quality healthcare for a fast growing community. Over the next couple of years, the project resulted in expanded outpatient services, expanded women's imaging services, new operating rooms for minimally invasive procedures, new mother/baby suites, and a four-floor Education Center and a 900-space parking garage.
Since 2000, the pace and scope of expansion has increased. Edward opened the first pediatric emergency department in DuPage County, and also achieved a Level III designation for its neonatal intensive care unit, the highest level of care in Illinois in 2000. Additionally, in 2004, it expanded its emergency department by another 56000 square feet (5,202.6 m²) to allow for annual growth in the number of emergency visits and more private and efficient triage and treatment areas for patients.
In 2002, the 71-bed Edward Heart Hospital opened (the first of its kind in Illinois) and reinforced Edward as a national leader in complex cardiac care. That reputation was further enhanced in 2005 when HealthGrades ranked Edward #1 for cardiac surgery in the Chicago area and again in 2006 when Edward was named a Solucient Top 100 Hospital for cardiovascular care.
Edward's commitment to world class cancer care was evident in 2005 when the Edward Cancer Center opened. The 40000 square feet (3,716.1 m²) facility doubled the previous space available for medical oncology and radiation therapy and provided a warm, comfortable environment with more amenities for patients and their families during long treatment days.
Also in 2005, Edward became the only hospital serving DuPage and Will Counties to achieve the prestigious Magnet designation for nursing excellence. At the time, only two percent of the nation's 6,000 hospitals had been recognized with the honor by the American Nurses Credentialing Center
American Nurses Credentialing Center
The American Nurses Credentialing Center , a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association , is a certification body for nursing board certification and the largest certification body for advanced practice registered nurses in the United States , currently certifying over 75,000 APRNs...
.
Plainfield, Illinois
Plainfield is a village in Will County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2007 special census, the population is 37,334.The Village includes land in Plainfield and Wheatland townships. Part of Plainfield is located in Kendall County...
with the opening of the Edward Plainfield Outpatient Center, a 100000 square feet (9,290.3 m²) facility that provides Immediate Care, imaging services and community Wellness classes and events to the residents of one of the fastest growing areas in Illinois. Edward Sleep Center and Edward administrative offices opened on Diehl Road in Warrenville
Warrenville, Illinois
Warrenville is a city in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. The population was 13,363 at the 2000 census. It is a part of the Chicago metropolitan area and the Illinois Technology and Research Corridor.-History:...
as well.
The Edward Plainfield Outpatient Center is located on the 60 acres (242,811.6 m²) Edward Plainfield campus, which is also the site of a Medical Office Building (opened in 2006) and the future home to Edward Plainfield Hospital (seeking approval to build), Plainfield Surgery Center (2008) and Edward Plainfield Cancer Center (2009).
In 2007, a National Research Corporation (NRC) consumer study recognized Edward as the best non-teaching hospital for overall quality in the entire Chicago region and the most preferred hospital overall in the west and southwest suburbs. The NRC study also ranked Edward as the best hospital in those suburbs for key service lines, including heart care, cancer care and orthopedics.
Linden Oaks at Edward began 2007 with the opening of Arabella House, an eight-bed residential care home for women with eating disorders. The home helps patients ease back into the "real world," from care in a hospital setting back to family, home, work, school. Also in 2007, Edward announced plans for a nearly $200 million "makeover" on its Naperville campus that will result in upgraded OB services, renovated and expanded surgical services, new cardiac cath capacity and a build out of a new three-floor addition to Edward Heart Hospital. Edward closed 2007 by completing a $49.7 million, three-floor, 76000 square feet (7,060.6 m²), 42-bed addition to the Edward Heart Hospital building. The expansion includes 28 beds for medical/surgical patients and 14 beds for intensive care unit patients.
Edward was ranked as the 10th largest hospital in the Chicago area by Crain's Chicago Business in 2007, is the largest employer in Naperville and is the busiest hospital in DuPage County for inpatient discharges, births and emergency visits, according to the Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council.
In 2008, Edward’s growth in the southwest suburbs continued with the openings of the Plainfield Surgery Center on the Edward Plainfield campus and Edward Healthcare Center in Oswego. On the Naperville campus, Edward addressed the increased demand for services with the completion of a two-floor, 360-space addition to the South Parking Deck.
Edward Cancer Center continued its history of providing the latest in state-of-the-art treatment with RapidArc, radiation therapy technology that treats patients up to eight times faster than conventional or helical IMRT delivery systems.
Today, Edward Hospital & Health Services is a full-service, regional healthcare provider offering access to complex medical specialties and innovative programming. , Edward Hospital has 309 private patient rooms and 4,100 employees, including 1,340 nurses and a medical staff of more than 980 physicians, representing more than 60 medical and surgical specialties and subspecialties. Ninety-eight percent of Edward's physicians are board certified.
Edward has earned a reputation as a healthcare leader by providing advanced cardiac care at Edward Heart Hospital and state-of-the-art cancer diagnosis and treatment at Edward Cancer Center. Edward also provides the latest imaging technology, care for critically ill newborns, minimally invasive surgery, newest clinical trials and behavioral health services through Linden Oaks at Edward.
Bolingbrook
- Edward Healthcare Center (130 N. Weber Road Bolingbrook, IL 60440)
- Edward Medical Group (130 N. Weber Road, Suite 100 & 112 Bolingbrook, IL 60440)
Naperville
- Naperville Campus (801 S. Washington Street Naperville, IL 60540)
- Edward Hospital
- Heart Hospital
- Edward Health & Fitness Center
- Cancer Center
- Diabetes Center
- Edward Medical Group
- Linden Oaks Hospital at Edward
- Naperville Off-Campus
- Linden Oaks (1250 Mill Street Naperville, IL 60563)
- Edward Healthcare Center (2007 95th St. Naperville, IL 60565)
- Edward Medical Group (95th St. Naperville, IL)
- Edward Medical Group (1220 Hobson Road, Suite 104 Naperville, IL 60540)
- Woman's Imaging Center (1220 Hobson Road, Suite 124 Naperville, IL 60540)
- The Center for Surgery (475 E. Diehl Road Naperville, IL 60540)
Oswego
- Edward Healthcare Center (Orchard Rd. & Rt. 34 (US Highway 34) Oswego, IL 60543)
- Edward Medical Group (Orchard Rd. & Rt. 34 (US Highway 34) Oswego, IL 60543)
Plainfield
- Plainfield Campus (24600 W. 127th Street Plainfield, IL 60585)
- Plainfield Outpatient Center
- Plainfield Surgery Center
- Edward Medical Group
- Plainfield Off-Campus (Renwick east of Rt. 59)
- Edward Healthcare Center (15905 Frederick Street Plainfield, IL 60544)
- Edward Medical Group (15905 Frederick Street, Suite 105 Plainfield, IL 60586)
Woodridge
- Edward Health & Fitness Center (Seven Bridges) (6600 S. Route 53 Woodridge, IL 60517)
Yorkville
- Edward Healthcare Center (76 West Countryside Parkway, Suite 1 Yorkville, IL 60560)
- Edward Medical Group (76 West Countryside Parkway Yorkville, IL 60560)
Board of Trustees (2009–2010)
The following people comprise the Board of Trustees for Edward Hospital:- Joe Beatty
- President and CEO
- Telular Corporation
- Scott Berger, MD
- Suburban Gastroenterology, Ltd.
- Dennis Burke
- Retired
- Gary Cianci, MD
- Full Scope Family Medicine
- Pamela Meyer Davis
- President and CEO
- Edward Hospital & Health Services
- Dave Delgado
- Crowe Horwth, LLP
- Joe DePaulo
- President
- DePaulo Incorporated
- Richard Endress
- President
- DuPage Health Coalition
- Mary Kay LaDone
- Vice President, Investor Relations
- Baxter International
- Rocco Martino
- Partner
- LaSalle Capital Group, LP
- Timothy Rivelli
- Partner
- Winston & Strawn
- Thom Rooke, MD
- Professor of Medicine
- Mayo Clinic
- Alison B. Smith
- Vice President, Operations
- Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network
- William Wheeler
- Vice President
- Advantage Health Solution
Rankings and awards
In 1998 Modern Healthcare magazine named Edward Hospital as the 34th fastest growing hospital in the U.S. and fastest growing hospital in Illinois.Edward Hospital became the only hospital serving DuPage and Will Counties in 2005 to achieve the prestigious Magnet designation for nursing excellence. In 2005, Edward Heart Hospital also received a #1 ranking for cardiac surgery in the Chicago area from HealthGrades
HealthGrades
HealthGrades Inc. is a U.S. company that develops and markets quality and safety ratings of health care providers, including hospitals, nursing homes, physicians and dentists. Quality ratings are devised from publicly available patient safety data and analyzed with proprietary technology developed...
.
U.S. News & World Report ranked Edward Hospital #43 in the orthopedic specialty area of its 2006 edition of "America's Best Hospitals." Solucient named Edward Heart Hospital a Top 100 Hospital for cardiovascular care. VHA Inc. awarded Edward Hospital its Leadership Award for Operational Excellence. Also in 2006, American Heart Association awarded Edward its "Get with the Guidelines" annual achievement award for treating coronary artery disease. Edward is only the third hospital in Illinois to be recognized. In addition, Crain's Chicago Business ranked Edward as the tenth largest hospital in the Chicago area.
In 2007 Edward ranked as the best non-teaching hospital for overall quality in the entire Chicago region and the most preferred hospital overall in the far west suburbs in a National Research Corporation consumer study. Edward maintained its ranking as the tenth largest hospital in the Chicago area, according to Crain’s.
Edward received recognition for its quality of care in 2008 with a #47 ranking in the gastrointestinal disorders specialty area of U.S. News & World Report’s 2008 edition of “America’s Best Hospitals” and a ranking by Thomson Reuters as one of the nation’s Top 100 Hospitals for cardiovascular care. Edward was ranked as the 9th largest hospital in the Chicago area by Crain's Chicago Business in 2008. Edward performed the most cardiac and thoracic surgeries in DuPage, Will, Kane, Grundy, McHenry and Lake Counties in fiscal year 2008 (IHA COMPData).