Patient advocacy / rights

As a patient, you have certain rights and responsibilities that will help you stay informed about your condition and understand the treatment you are receiving.

View your rights and responsibilities as a patient

Nondiscrimination policy

Edward-Elmhurst Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate or exclude people on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

Read more about our nondiscrimination policy.

Communication assistance

We provide free aids and language services to people with disabilities or whose primary language is not English:

• Qualified sign language interpreters
• Written information in other formats (large print, audio, accessible electronic formats, other formats)
• Qualified Interpreters
• Information in other languages

If you need these services, let your care provider know or contact any of our registration representatives. You can also call Edward Hospital at 630-527-3000 or Elmhurst Hospital at 331-221-1000 and press “0” for assistance.

Patient experience

At Edward-Elmhurst Health, we value the voice of those we serve. Feedback received from patients, families, and visitors provides insight into the patient experience that we can’t get anywhere else. Our Patient Experience Team, along with leadership in each department, want to hear from you about your experience with our healthcare system. We can help you send a compliment to a well-deserving team member or address your concerns.

Contact our Patient Experience Line at any time before, during, or after your stay to share your compliments or concerns with us:

• Edward Hospital: 630-527-7225 
• Elmhurst Hospital: 331-221-1115
• Linden Oaks Behavioral Health: 630-305-5115