Had a Sunday appointment for an MRI and it was the best experience I've had across the board! Ease…read moreof check-in, the MRI tech was professional, informative, comforting just all around amazing! The facility is huge! It's clean, seems to offer much in the way of care. I came out of my way for this facility and convenient appointment, I am so glad I did!!

Just the very WORST Health Care provider possible…read more I was unable to schedule an appointment because there os just an endless phone tree There is no human being available to answer What would ANYBODY do in.an EMERGENCY???!!!???

The staff here is super rude.... Came to do pre-employment…read morephysical and upon me walking in & telling them what company I was with, the receptionist. Rolled her eyes, huffed & puffed and displayed such an attitude. I can few days prior to get this work done, there was no physician in office. I don't know how you are open and operating without a Doctor and the purpose of the facility is to be seen by a doctor. Listening to a co-worker talk to the Doctor, She seems to be the only person that has an ounce of compassion and respectable attitude toward the customers. If I had a choice to use this facility in the future, I definitely would not and discourage anyone else to come here also.

From the owner: Family History Height and Weight…read more Vital Signs Systems Review Spine Assessment Current Health Evaluation Allergies/ Sensitivities Hernia Check Vision/Hearing Screen

I'm one of the lucky ones. I have very good health insurance that allows me to get the best health…read morecare when ever I need it. But today- due to some flu shot bureaucracy- I found myself at the Take Care Clinic, located inside select Walgreens, trying to get a flu shot as my regular flu shot provider came up empty. This place was amazing! Staffed with only two people- a nurse practitioner (Lauren) and her assistant (Irma), they moved through a large number of people quickly and efficiently. We were told that they only had 12 flu shots left and that there were people on the list before us and that we should take a seat to see if someone didn't show up. So we took a chair and waited. We didn't have to wait long before Lauren called us into the room and got us our shots. Hooray! It didn't have to be that way. She could have just told us to come back another day. But she didn't which was much appreciated as two of the colleagues that I was with had illnesses that required them to get the shots. The Take Care Clinic handles a wide variety of health needs from physicals, to vaccines, to writing prescriptions to treating all kinds of everyday illnesses. They are open 7 days a week and take most forms of insurance or you can pay directly for the service if you don't have insurance. I can't speak for all of them- but this clinic was clean, efficient and willing to go out of their way to service their patients even at the end of what looked to be a long day for the both of them (looked like flu shot syndrome to me!). I certainly will remember Take Care Clinics the next time I am asked where to go for a everyday health care needs.

Finally, a good experience with a Take Care Clinic! My fiance had been bugging me (in the most…read morecaring way possible, of course) to get a flu shot. I didn't really want to, especially since I didn't get sick last year, but I was a victim of Swine '09 (never forget), and I do seem to get random illnesses, so I gave in. I also got to kill two birds with one stone in this trip since I needed a tetanus shot because my genius self knelt on an old nail and got a slightly deep cut. Flashbacks to the "Arthur's Knee" episode of Arthur were putting the scare in me, so I figured I'd be safe and get that shot as well. I walked into Walgreens around 5pm, right after work. I was expecting a long wait due to flu season and the time of day, and because I didn't have an appointment (I was told it's not needed for a shot). I had checked the wait time online prior to my arrival, but I called BS on it for the reasons listed above. It was right, though. When I got there, there was only one guy ahead of me. Sweet! I checked into the kiosk and entered my info. I checked the vaccination boxes for flu shot and tetanus. A guy came out and helped the customer in front of me, and then he was seen. Then he came over to me, asked for my insurance and ID, and gave me the flu shot paperwork to fill out (1 page). I made sure to tell him I was also there for tetanus and he said that's fine and told me it would be about 20 minutes until I would be seen. Pretty standard. No big. The waiting area and overall health part of this Walgreens is super nice. Totally remodeled, not that I know what it looked like before, but it was pretty damn pristine. They had a nice TV monitor in the clinic showing the order of people being seen for the clinic, and those waiting for prescriptions. They also had a nice, comfy seating area. Not just some crappy chairs but a nice long cushiony seat. Could use some magazines though, but I guess they want you to buy those. Finally it was my turn. The nurse practitioner was very efficient, yet friendly. I was a little taken aback at first because she was so on her game that it almost came off as rushing, but the more I talked to her, the more I realized that's just how she is. She got the flu shot ready and I made sure to tell her I was there for tetanus as well. She first told me that I didn't indicate that when I checked in and I told her I did, twice: first on the kiosk and I told the check-in guy as well. Once she realized I wasn't at fault, she got me the paperwork to read about tetanus, and got that one ready as well. I got a shot in each arm, meaning I felt like Gumby the rest of the night. She processed my paperwork, asked if I had any questions, and I was on my way. I really appreciate the fact that they have a check-in guy rather than having the nurse practitioner have to do it all herself, something I've seen at other Take Care Clinics. This allows things to move on pretty quickly. I was in and out in about 10 minutes. If I can't see my doctor for whatever reason and need to come back, I'd feel totally comfortable doing so. Keep it up, VP Take Care Clinic. Don't prove me wrong.

One is not even able to give a blood sample here without being poked by a needle several times so…read morethat these incompetent Phlebotomists "can find a vein" To top it off, each of the 2 Phlebotomists is only allowed "2 tries and then you have to drive all the way to Gottlieb/Loyola in Melrose Park Just the very worst possible Healthcare Even worse than Healthcare in Developing Nations

BE CAREFUL. BCBS approved, ha! During my appointment I was told they would like to administer a…read morehearing test. I specifically asked if it would be "covered by BCBS because I do not want to be screwed financially". Was the person uninformed or a liar? Both? I got screwed $$$$$$

Apparently Duly Health and Care is now charging patients who send messages to doctors via the…read morepatient portal (My Chart). Previously this service was free but now they are charging. Ridiculous to pay a hefty charge for a question that the doctor probably took a minute to answer. Didn't receive any notification that this change was taking effect or never would have sent a question. EDIT: I did a Google search and found this: "While most MyChart messages will remain free, replies that require medical expertise and more than five minutes of your provider's time may be billed, as we do for other medical services. If a MyChart message is billable, we will first bill your insurance provider, as we do for all other medical services."

Here I am again. Check-in was quick and easy. Staff were…read morevery accommodating as usual. This still begs the question: Why am I still not walking well on my own? Why am I still in so much pain? Well, I'm here getting an Electromyography (EMG). An EMG measures muscle response or electrical activity in response to a nerve's stimulation of the muscle. The test is used to help detect neuromuscular abnormalities. During the test, one or more small needles (also called electrodes) are inserted through the skin into the muscle. The test sounds worse than it is. Dr. Mercurio was excellent. I'm confident she will help. Our hope is to find out also why my left leg and foot are numb. I'm finished now and look forward to the results.

Another year - another hip replacement. Let's talk about pre-operative testing first…read more I can tell you beyond a shadow of a doubt that Elmhurst Memorial Hospital but especially this department has one of the nicest nurses and phlebotomists I have ever met. This is my second rodeo with Elmhurst and I am seriously considering just changing everything and going with this phenomenal hospital and staff. Where Elmhurst finds these wonderful people - is beyond me - but I have NEVER, EVER in any other hospitals encountered staff like these wonderful people. In today's world where people don't take the time to even acknowledge their neighbor, Elmhurst staff lives the old adage - above all else, be kind. Day of surgery - I was not my docs first patient - so I was a bit disappointed with the surgical suite. I wanted my team with me - but they were in surgery. This is no fault of anyone! I'm just spoiled and it shows. This time surgery was rough and the post op nurses trying to get me out of pain ..... OMG - I am forever in your debt. 4th Floor nurses at Elmhurst - you ladies and gentlemen are the best!!!! I will never forget the kindness and courtesy you showed me. You were on top of my pain levels - you didn't treat me like some junkie - you treated me with dignity and respect. This is healthcare at its finest!!!!! I suggest other hospitals try out this protocol - it works!!! Finally, thank you for taking the time to explain what was going on. I was scared. My other surgery was not like this. The 4th floor team took the time to explain to me the why and what. I Elmhurst Hospital !!!!!!

Anyone here was top notch and everything ran like clockwork. Very impressive set up for my hubby's…read moreshoulder surgery. Their operation runs like a well oiled machine. I highly recommend Dr. Asan he is very meticulous and caring for his patients.

This morning I had to take my dad for a surgery, and we went to Loyola Ambulatory Surgery center…read more Let me begin by stating that I was tired since I am not a morning person at all, and when we walked in I was pleasantly surprised of how spacious the waiting area was. I brought a book with me because I wasn't sure how it would be in the waiting room, and I was pretty happy to see that there was a television on the corner wall and GMA was on. They have a little coffee bar next to the reception desk which is nice especially if you did not have time to grab a coffee beforehand. The staff was great at giving me updates throughout my dad's surgery and "recovery" period afterward. I was able to meet the Doctor who performed the surgery and they let me see my dad right after he woke up which was great. The staff is was just a 10/10 of how they handled family members at the center.

If you need to get surgery this is the place to go. The nurses are awesome! They really care…read moreabout the patients and they take time to explain everything.

Criminals. Ladies - bring your own pregnancy test or be billed $154 to pee in a cup!…read more I wish I was kidding, but a huge part of healthcare in our country is that doctors and hospitals seem to be able to charge WHATEVER they want with NO consequences. Meet Loyola! They have adopted 'HOSPITAL BASED BILLING' to their entire healthcare system. So even if you just go to the regular doctors office you are billed as if you visited a hospital which means they charge 5 to 10x more. I had a 20 minute gynecologist's appointment that was booked 3 months in advance in the regular old doctors office. The bills were astronomical as they bill "hospital" fees plus physicians fees.