Saint Anthony Hospital

What Saint Anthony Hospital does

Saint Anthony Hospital is an independent, faith-based nonprofit community hospital founded in 1897 and headquartered in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood. The organization operates an integrated delivery network of 12 locations across Chicago and Cicero, including a main acute care hospital, provider-based specialty clinics, a dialysis center with 15 stations, 42 inpatient psychiatric beds, 7 rehabilitation therapy sites, an SPARK pediatric psychiatry clinic, and a community wellness satellite in North Lawndale. Core services span emergency medicine (EDAP-certified since 1998), surgical services, pediatrics through Saint Anthony Children's Hospital, obstetrics and midwifery, behavioral health, stroke care, dialysis, and imaging, supported by Joint Commission accreditations including the first Perinatal Care Certification in Illinois (2017) and Primary Stroke Center designation.

The technology stack is conventional for a community hospital: MEDITECH cloud-based EHR with a MySAH patient portal, a telestroke video partnership with Northwestern Memorial Hospital providing 24/7 specialist access, 3D mammography funded by The Coleman Foundation, and a Ciox Health integration for medical records fulfillment. There is no proprietary AI/ML capability disclosed. The hospital maintains teaching affiliations with five medical schools and four residency programs, and runs an innovative AMOpportunities partnership hosting international medical student rotations.

Revenue is generated through patient care services billed to insurance payors and patients, with a payor mix heavily weighted toward Illinois Medicaid MCOs (which the hospital has publicly cited as a source of claim denials and delays) plus commercial carriers (Aetna, Cigna, Humana, United Healthcare, Blue Cross/Blue Shield). A meaningful portion of volume is uncompensated: charity care is provided free to patients at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Level, and uninsured patients receive a 70% discount. Philanthropic donations processed through Blackbaud's platform supplement operations. The organization is currently executing its largest capital initiative — the Focal Point Community Campus, anchored by a new state-of-the-art hospital at 31st Street and Kedzie Avenue targeted to open end of 2028 — under recently appointed CEO Dorval R. Carter, Jr.

Name

Saint Anthony Hospital

Legal name

Saint Anthony Hospital

Website

https://sahchicago.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1897

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Saint Anthony Hospital is an independent, faith-based nonprofit community hospital founded in 1897 in Chicago, operating 12 integrated locations across the city's West and Southwest Sides with 50+ specialties serving primarily low-income, Medicaid-dependent, and uninsured populations through emergency, inpatient, behavioral health, and outpatient services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Hospital Services

NAICS

Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310), Outpatient Care Centers (6214)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based & Nonprofit Hospital Systems (HLAFAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hospital-Based Emergency Departments (EDs) (HLAFADAA)

Keywords

• Community hospital services
• Emergency medical care
• Behavioral health services
• Pediatric hospital care
• Rehabilitation therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: Acute care hospital services including emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and specialty care billed to patients and insurance providers
2. Insurance Reimbursements: Payments from major insurance providers including Aetna, Cigna, Humana, United Healthcare, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Medicaid MCOs
3. Medicaid Revenue: Government Medicaid program reimbursements for eligible patients, with challenges related to claim denials and delays from Illinois MCOs
4. Donations and Foundation: Charitable donations through Equip for Excellence Campaign and other foundation activities supporting equipment and facility needs
5. Financial Assistance and Charity Care: Free or discounted care for patients at or below 200% Federal Poverty Level, with 70% uninsured discount offered

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Saint Anthony Hospital is an independent, nonprofit community hospital providing acute inpatient, emergency, outpatient, and specialty care to Chicago's West and Southwest Side communities. It operates the main hospital, multiple provider-based clinics, a children's hospital, seven rehabilitation centers, a dialysis center, behavioral health units, and a telestroke-enabled Primary Stroke Center. The hospital accepts all major insurance plans and Medicaid, and provides charity care and financial assistance to uninsured or low-income patients.

Product overview

Saint Anthony Hospital is a single, unified community hospital serving Chicago's West and Southwest Sides since 1897. The hospital operates as an integrated healthcare delivery system offering core clinical services including emergency medicine, surgical services, pediatrics (Saint Anthony Children's Hospital), behavioral health, dialysis, and rehabilitation. These services are supported by provider-based clinics (Physician Center, Little Village Clinic, Archer Clinic) and specialty programs including a Primary Stroke Center with telestroke capability, midwifery services, and community wellness outreach. The MySAH Patient Portal provides digital access to medical records and billing. The hospital is developing the Focal Point Community Campus with a new state-of-the-art hospital at 31st Street and Kedzie Avenue, scheduled for completion in 2028.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Saint Anthony Children's Hospital Comprehensive inpatient and outpatient pediatric care including a Level II nursery, Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU), pediatric hospitalists, and pediatric subspecialties through partnership with University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children's Hospital. EDAP-certified since 1998 for pediatric emergency care.
• Emergency Department 24/7 emergency medical services with EDAP (Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics) certification since 1998, featuring a separate Fast Track area for less severe cases. Approximately one-third of emergency visits are children.
• Surgical Services Comprehensive surgical care including abdominal, cardiovascular, ENT, gastroenterology, gynecology, oncology, ophthalmology, orthopaedic, pediatric, urology, and vascular surgeries with minimally invasive and robotic techniques.
• Primary Stroke Center Joint Commission-certified stroke program with telestroke technology through Northwestern Memorial Hospital, providing 24/7 access to stroke specialists for acute diagnosis and treatment without patient transfer.
• Behavioral Health Services Inpatient psychiatric units with 42-bed capacity for adults and children, offering cognitive behavioral therapy, art therapy, anger management, and relapse prevention. Includes outpatient SPARK clinic for pediatric psychiatry.
• Dialysis Center Five-star rated dialysis services at Little Village location with 15 stations, offering individualized treatment plans supervised by board-certified nephrologists for diabetes, hypertension, and renal failure patients.
• Midwifery Services Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) services for all stages of life including routine exams, prenatal care, labor and delivery, and postpartum support. Recognized for low C-section rates and VBAC excellence by Birth Guide Chicago.
• Rehabilitation Services Physical, occupational, speech therapy and audiology services at seven locations including physical therapy for post-stroke rehab, orthopaedic injuries, and cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Medical Imaging Comprehensive diagnostic imaging including CT, mammography, MRI, ultrasound, X-ray, and nuclear medicine with 3D mammography technology for early breast cancer detection.
• Community Wellness Program Free social and health-related services including case management, health care access navigation, housing assistance, crisis intervention, economic assistance, and employment support provided at North Lawndale and hospital locations.

Quantifiable outcome

• EDAP Certified since 1998
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Chicago Southwest Development Corporation (CSDC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 January 2022CSDC is overseeing the development of the new Saint Anthony Hospital at 31st Street and Kedzie Avenue as part of the Focal Point Community Campus. Environmental cleanup is underway with Phase One completed in December 2025. Phase Two pending Illinois EPA approval of Remedial Action Plan anticipated by summer 2026.
• Northwestern Memorial HospitalcoreTechnology or Integration · 21 February 2018Telestroke partnership providing 24/7 access to stroke specialists through telestroke technology in the emergency department. Neurologists from Northwestern provide acute stroke diagnosis and management without patients leaving the ED. Also extends general and advanced neurology services.
• University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 August 2017Partnership to bring pediatric subspecialists closer to the community. Provides pediatric subspecialties including Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Hematology/Oncology, and Neurology at Saint Anthony Hospital.
• AMOpportunitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovative teaching affiliation with AMOpportunities (2017 University of Chicago New Venture Challenge Winner) to provide international medical students hospital-based clinical rotations.
• The Joint CommissioncoreOthersAccreditation body providing Gold Seal of Approval for compliance with stringent healthcare quality and safety standards. Conducts unannounced on-site reviews at least every three years.
• Medical Schools (Teaching Affiliations)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeaching affiliations with Western Atlantic University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Medicine, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, University of Guadalajara, and Saint George's University School of Medicine
• Residency Programs (Teaching Affiliations)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResidency affiliations with University of Chicago Medicine, Lawndale Christian Medical Center, Humboldt Park Health, and Jackson Park Hospital and Medical Center
• Health System AffiliationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare affiliations with Northwestern Memorial Hospital and University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System for coordinated patient care and specialist referrals
• HDR ArchitecturecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm partnered with Saint Anthony Hospital for programming phase of the new state-of-the-art hospital design at the Focal Point Community Campus

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Northwestern Memorial Hospital: Academic medical center providing telestroke partnership and general neurology services to Saint Anthony's ED. Comparable as larger Chicago healthcare institution; not a direct competitor but a critical technology partner whose services extend Saint Anthony's stroke capabilities.
• University of Chicago Medicine: Academic medical center that is both a referral partner and broader competitor. Directly comparable through the Comer Children's Hospital pediatric subspecialty partnership, while competing more broadly for specialty referrals and physician talent in the South Side market.

Broad incumbents

• Rush University Medical Center: Chicago-based academic medical center and safety-net provider serving many of the same West Side communities. Comparable in offering comprehensive acute care, pediatrics, behavioral health, and stroke services, with overlapping Medicaid patient mix and similar community mission, though at significantly greater scale and academic depth.
• Cook County Health: Public safety-net health system operating Stroger Hospital and multiple clinics across Cook County. Comparable as major safety-net provider for uninsured and Medicaid patients in Chicago, though much larger and publicly funded rather than faith-based nonprofit.
• Advocate Aurora Health: Large integrated health system serving Illinois and Wisconsin with multiple hospitals in Chicago area. Comparable as major healthcare provider competing for patient volume and physician talent, though much larger and operating as a multi-site system rather than independent community hospital.
• Ascension Health (Presence Health legacy): Large Catholic health system with multiple Chicago-area hospitals including former Presence Health facilities. Comparable as Catholic-affiliated health system with overlapping community hospital model, though substantially greater resources and broader geographic footprint.

Direct peers

• Roseland Community Hospital: Independent nonprofit safety-net hospital on Chicago's Far South Side. Comparable in mission and structural challenges including Medicaid dependence, charity-care burden, and financial pressures, though operating in a separate sub-market rather than directly competing for the same patients.
• Sinai Chicago: Independent nonprofit safety-net hospital system on Chicago's West Side operating Mount Sinai Hospital and Holy Cross Hospital. Most direct peer given similar independent nonprofit status, comparable patient demographics, overlapping service lines, and similar dependence on Medicaid revenue in the same geographic market.
• Humboldt Park Health: Independent nonprofit community hospital serving Chicago's Humboldt Park and West Side neighborhoods. Comparable as a smaller independent safety-net hospital with similar patient demographics, Medicaid dependence, and community health mission in directly adjacent territory.
• Loretto Hospital: Small independent nonprofit community hospital serving Chicago's Austin neighborhood on the West Side. Closely comparable in scale, safety-net mission, patient demographics, and Medicaid-heavy payer mix, competing for overlapping community patient volume.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/saintanthonyhos
• Facebookfacebook.com/SaintAnthonyHospital
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saint-anthony-hospital

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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