Prentice Women's Hospital, Women's hospital in downtown Chicago, United States.
Northwestern Medicine's Prentice Women's Hospital spans 947,000 square feet and includes 256 beds, 10 operating rooms, and advanced neonatal care facilities.
The original Prentice Women's Hospital, designed by architect Bertrand Goldberg, opened in 1975 and was named after Abra Cantrill Prentice.
The facility serves as a teaching hospital for Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, training future healthcare professionals in women's health specialties.
The hospital entrance at 250 E Superior Street remains open 24 hours daily, with parking available at rates of $14 for up to 7 hours.
A skybridge connects Prentice Women's Hospital to Lurie Children's Hospital, enabling direct medical collaboration for neonatal intensive care services.
Location: Chicago
Address: 250 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611 60611 Chicago 60611 Chicago
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:00-20:00
Phone: +13129262000
Website: https://nm.org/locations/prentice-womens-hospital
GPS coordinates: 41.89625,-87.62072
Latest update: March 18, 2025 23:22
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