Welcome to the Northwest Community EMS System
The Northwest Community System is composed of a Resource Hospital, five associate hospitals and twenty-four provider agencies covering the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Our EMS system has the distinction of being the first advanced life support sytem in the State of Illinois and the first multi-juristictional EMS system in the country. We encouter over 60,000 patients per year. Learn more about us...
UPDATED MASKING GUIDELINES
04/12/2024
With summer approaching the numbers of those with colds, influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 are decreasing. However, trending are increased cases of measles and tuberculosis. Dr. Jordan has issued System Memo #430 which addresses guidelines for EMS providers to follow based on these diseases.
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Advisory Board Accepting Applications
03/18/2024
The NWC EMSS is seeking members who are interested in serving on our Advisory Board. This long standing committee is part of the System's shared governance model in which members of all ranks are involved in the decision making process of System policies and rules. Please refer to System Memo #429. The application can be found by clicking...Read More
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IDPH Issues Measles Communication
03/15/2024
IDPH has released Measles guidelines specifically for EMS personnel. Please read the IDPH Communication document that outlines how prehospital providers should handle Measles cases.
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