West Suburban Medical Center struggled to treat patients months before closing
West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, Illinois, struggled to treat patients months before closing due to various issues, including broken equipment and lack of doctors. The hospital's owner, Dr. Manoj Prasad, has pledged to reopen the facility by summer despite criticism from patients, lawmakers, and community leaders.
West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, Illinois, faced significant challenges in treating patients before its closure. Hospital inspection reports revealed issues with broken equipment, including portable x-ray machines, and a lack of doctors on call. The hospital was investigated by the federal government twice for 'immediate jeopardy' in February and March. Basic services were deteriorating, with the heat being out throughout the hospital in late October. The hospital's owner, Dr. Manoj Prasad, has pledged to reopen the facility by summer. The closure affected mostly low-income and elderly patients, with many being transferred to other hospitals.
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