COVID-19 in Our Communities
We continue to closely monitor the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. To best serve our communities and protect your health and the health of our care teams we encourage you to seek the appropriate path of care for your needs.
IF YOU
Are experiencing any of the following symptoms: fever, cough, congestion, sore throat, runny nose, shortness of breath, loss or decrease of smell or taste, muscle aches with flu-like symptoms, loss of appetite, chills or shaking chills, headache, diarrhea, nausea or other gastrointestinal symptoms
—OR—
Had contact with a person confirmed with COVID-19 infection
—OR—
Had contact with a person under investigation (someone who has been tested for COVID-19 and is awaiting results)
THEN YOU SHOULD
Complete an E-Visit
Our brief assessment will help identify your risk and connect you with our care team.
Begin an E-Visit
—OR—
Call Our Community Health Hotline
A specialty-trained team of nurses is ready to answer your questions and guide your care.
Call 847.432.5849
Immediate Care Sites
We have adjusted services at four immediate care sites throughout the NorthShore system to provide access to patients with suspected cases of COVID-19. If you meet the criteria above AND need to seek medical care, you should only come to one of these four sites. If you have other symptoms, please visit one of our other Immediate Care locations. Please note that not all patients will be tested for COVID-19, our physicians and advanced practice providers will make a determination for testing following their evaluation.
Immediate Care - Gurnee
7900 Rollins Rd.
Gurnee, IL 60031
Immediate Care - Lake Bluff
71 Waukegan Rd.
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Immediate Care - Niles
6450 Touhy Ave.
Niles, IL 60714
Immediate Care - Skokie
At Old Orchard Woods
9977 Woods Dr.
Skokie, IL 60077
If you require emergency medical attention, please call 911 to access your local emergency services.
General Immediate Care
NorthShore Immediate Care is dedicated to providing great care when you need it, without visiting an Emergency Room. Each site is equipped to serve your diagnostic needs with on-site lab and imaging services available, including access to same-day and conclusive flu testing. Our physicians and Advanced Practice Providers are prepared to treat both adult and pediatric patients, every day* for the following medical conditions:
- Abscess
- Allergy
- Animal/Insect bites
- Asthma
- Broken bones/fractures
- Burns
- Cold, congestion
- Diarrhea
- Eye injuries
- Foreign body in eye, ear, nose
- Headaches
- Pink eye
- Skin issues - irritations, poison ivy/oak, dermatitis
- Sprains/strains
- Sutures – cuts and lacerations
- Symptomatic STDs
- UTI
Find an Immediate Care Site
Orthopaedic Immedate Care
NorthShore Orthoapedic and Sports Medicine physicians know your injuries, symptoms and conditions can require immediate care, which is why we offer convenient, same-day visits for all of your orthopaedic concerns. Ligament and tendon injuries, muscle tears, fractures—we cover every orthopaedic issue. The locations have on-site radiology, casting, durable medical equipment, and are staffed by board-certified and fellowship-trained physicians. No appointment is necessary.
- Fractures
- Sports-related Injuries
Find an Orthopaedic Immediate Care Site
Emergency Departments
Our emergency rooms are staffed with specialists board-certified in emergency medicine. Each location is equipped with a cardiac catheter lab to provide emergent cardiac intervention. Additionally, each of our emergency rooms offers a minimum of 4 Fast Track settings for minor injuries.
If you require emergency medical attention, please call 911 to access your local emergency services.
Find an Emergency Department
E-Visits
NorthShore now provides great care even when you can’t make it to our office. Using our secure online portal, patients can consult with a doctor from home, or wherever they are. Visit NorthShoreConnect online, or download the app to initiate an evisit today if you’re experiencing one of the following conditions:
- Back pain
- Diarrhea
- Red eye
- Sinus problems
- Urinary problems
- Vaginal discharge/irritation
A NorthShoreConnect account is required to schedule an E-Visit. Not yet enrolled in NorthShoreConnect? Register Now.
Begin an E-Visit
*Immediate Care sites are closed on major holidays, including New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas. Immediate Care Centers will close at 5:00pm on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. eVisit services are available on holidays, visit NorthShoreConnect online or download the app to initiation an evisit. For medical issues requiring immediate attention on these days, please visit your nearest emergency room.