12Counties
Number of counties that our patients come from throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
Overview
Remarkable care for northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin
Welcome to UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital. Serving greater Rockford, northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, UW Health in northern Illinois features a major, 339-bed acute care hospital and free-standing outpatient cancer center in Rockford, a medical center in Belvidere, a network of 30 primary care and multi-specialty clinics and the region’s largest home health care agency.
Located in the heart of Rockford, our flagship — SwedishAmerican Hospital — is a 339-bed, full-service hospital that is home to more than 400 active and courtesy staff providers, encompassing more than 40 specialties to care for your family.
339Inpatient beds
Number of inpatient beds at our flagship hospital, UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital in Rockford.
1911Building starts
The year when donation of a single dollar launched the construction of a Swedish hospital in Rockford. From that one dollar donation, SwedishAmerican grew to a health system that serves hundreds of thousands of patients every year.
2015Partnership
The year in which SwedishAmerican became a partner of UW Health, making it more convenient for patients from northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin to receive care from doctors at UW Health, one of the nation’s leading academic health systems.
Facility highlights
Remarkable care with your convenience in mind
At UW Health in northern Illinois, you or your child can receive world-class care close to home.
Keeping you well
For more than a century, we have strived to build a stronger, healthier community for the people of northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin and beyond. At UW Health in northern Illinois, we offer patients appointments with world-class medical experts right here in Rockford and surrounding communities.
Why SwedishAmerican?
Swedes offers many unique advantages for patients in northern Illinois, including: The only heart hospital in the region; the largest regional cancer center; a full network of primary care, immediate care and multi-specialty clinics; and the entire spectrum of outpatient, wellness and education programs.
COVID-19 visitor restrictions
All visitors will be screened for COVID-19 and respiratory symptoms upon entry and must wear a medical-grade mask that covers the nose and mouth.
No visitors who are currently experiencing or recently experienced COVID-19 or respiratory symptoms, such as a cough or shortness of breath, are permitted.
For non-COVID-19 patients: One adult visitor. No one under the age of 18 is allowed.
Pediatric/NICU: Two primary support persons per patient allowed. Patient siblings or anyone under 18 will not be allowed.
COVID-19 patients: Visitor restrictions remain in place. Modifications will be made in collaboration with the clinical team for special circumstances.
Amenities
Visiting hours
Visiting hours are 8 a.m.–8 p.m. daily. Please be aware certain restrictions may be in place due to COVID-19.
Free Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is available at UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital in Rockford, SwedishAmerican Medical Center in Belvidere and all clinic locations.
Featured services
Partnering for your health
World-class UW Health doctors who specialize in everything from cardiology to cancer see patients from Rockford and the surrounding area every day. It’s all about getting you the right care right here, close to home.
Featured service
Remarkable heart care for kids
UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital offers outstanding heart care for kids from expertly trained UW Health pediatric cardiologists and pediatric heart surgeons. These doctors are part of UW Health’s Pediatric Heart Program, ranked 36th in the country by U.S. News & World Report in 2020. We also offer a full complement of specialty care from UW Health doctors so local patients get the best care without the long travel.
Featured service
Expert cancer care close to home
UW Health oncologists complement our Illinois team of cancer doctors to provide patients with expert cancer care close to home. This partnership closely connects patients with the UW Carbone Cancer Center in Madison – one of only 51 cancer centers designated as “comprehensive” by the National Cancer Institute.
Featured service
Inpatient and outpatient surgery
When you need surgery, our skilled surgery team is here for you. We have decades of experience performing highly complex surgery and offer a number of services to help in your recovery. We’re the only area hospital to offer complimentary massages before and after surgery. We also have surgical liaisons dedicated to keeping loved ones informed throughout surgery and recovery.
Specialties
Cardiac
da Vinci robotic surgery
Ear, nose and throat
Endocrine
General surgery
Gynecological
Laser
Laparoscopic
Neurosurgery
Oncology
Ophthalmology
Orthopedic
Plastic/reconstructive
Thoracic
Urology
Vascular
Outpatient surgery
We offer a patient-friendly outpatient surgery environment featuring private recovery rooms and personalized care.
Surgery forms
Emergency care
Emergency Department information
We treat more than 70,000 patients at our two emergency departments located in Rockford and Belvidere.
Emergency Department
Emergency Department
Parking and transportation
General parking information (non-emergency)
Self-parking and valet parking are available at our flagship hospital in Rockford and at our Regional Cancer Center and Creekside Medical Center locations at no cost.
At our Belvidere Medical Center and all other northern Illinois locations, free parking is available just steps from our entrance.