NorthShore University HealthSystem Home Services

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NorthShore University HealthSystem offers a cornucopia of home services. We believe patient education is a key component of home health services, whether reviewing medications and possible responses to new drugs or working with exercises to regain strength following surgery.   

Our home services include:

• Post-hospital skilled nursing assessment of individualized needs  
• Physical therapy for strengthening, endurance and walking assistance
• Post-surgical care - registered nurses draw blood and other lab samples based on physician orders
• Instructions on injectible medications
• Respiratory disease management
• Infusion therapy
• Cardiac services
• Rehabilitation services
• Wound care management

Our clinical staff Includes:

• Registered Nurses
• Physical Therapists
• Occupational Therapists
• Speech and Language Pathologists
• Medical Social Workers
• Certified Nurses Aides
• Chaplains
• Bereavement Couselors

We provide the supplies you need to be comfortable while recovering from or treating an illness at home. We’re available for questions and assistance seven days a week and we guarantee same-day delivery for most equipment. A Home Health representative familiarizes patients and their families with all equipment at delivery, including: 

• Ambulatory aids, including walkers and canes
• Bathroom aids and safety items
• Wound care products
• Hospital bed and accessories
• Portable oxygen, including extended use systems
• Wheelchairs and accessories
• Sleep apnea equipment [5] (CPAP, Bi, PAP)  
• Wallaby (Phototherapy)
• Nebulizers

Call 847.475.2001 for a benefit consultation to verify your Medicare or insurance eligibility.

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