Which hospital is included in the Chicago Central EMS System?

• A. Northwestern Memorial Hospital
• B. UChicago Medicine
• C. John H. Stroger, Jr., Hospital of Cook County
• D. Loyola University Medical Center

Answer: (A)

Hospitals are designated within an EMS system to receive paramedic transports based on capacity, specialties, and service boundaries. In the Chicago Central EMS System, Northwestern Memorial Hospital is a designated receiving facility, meaning it participates in EMS routing and trauma activation within this system. Its downtown location and status as a major center for acute and specialized care make it a core partner for central EMS transports. The other facilities listed are not designated as part of this system’s central network, so they aren’t included in the Chicago Central EMS System’s designated receiving hospitals. Knowing which hospitals are included helps EMS crews route patients quickly to the appropriate facility with the needed resources.