Michael Reese Hospital Chicago

Michael Reese Hospital, at 2929 S. Ellis Avenue in Chicago, was founded in 1881. Its initial purpose was to provide health care for impoverished immigrants. For more than a century this hospital has continued to administer to the needs of all members of the community, but especially to the underprivileged. The compassion that governs the operations of the Michael Reese Hospital is evident in this statement prepared by the institution's physicians. “Our mission is to empower our community and physicians to recreate a patient-centered institution that renders the highest quality care, emphasizes the paramount importance of the doctor/patient relationship, promotes fiscal responsibility and provides a rich tradition of innovation and teaching.”