Alexian Brothers Specialty Group

Programs: Alexian brothers specialty group (absg) is comprised of specialty focused employed physicians of alexian brothers health system (abhs). The specialties include cardiology, neurosciences and pediatrics. There are nearly 60 patient-centered, compassionate and expertly-trained providers in absg. The multiple, convenient locations of absg, in both the community and on the campus of the two abhs acute care hospitals, offer flexible access and prompt treatment for a wide range of issues. About the alexian brothers health system: alexian brothers specialty group is a member of the alexian brothers health system, a comprehensive and diversified healthcare organization headquartered in the northwest suburbs of chicago, serving more than two million people. Alexian brothers health system is a ministry organization of ascension health, the largest catholic health system in the nation. The alexian brothers health system provides the community with a full range of comprehensive healthcare services and access to the most advanced medical technology. We are passionate about delivering exceptional health care and are proud of the powerful, cutting edge technology our skilled professionals are able to access. In addition, we offer a wide range of community health services, corporate wellness programs, preventive care and education. Our ministries exist to continue the alexian brothers mission of caring for the sick, the poor and the dying and promoting the physical, mental, spiritual and social health and well-being of all individuals we serve. Adventist health system sunbelt healthcare corporation and ascension health, the sponsors of adventist midwest health (amh) and alexian brothers health system (abhs), respectively, entered into an affiliation agreement that established the joint operating company, alexian brothers-ahs midwest region health co. Which became operational on february 1, 2015. The purpose of the joint operating company is to provide a financially and operationally integrated organization for the common management and operation of the health care facilities and operations of amh and abhs while preserving the adventist and catholic identities and mission priorities that define amh and abhs, respectively. In april 2015, amita health was announced as the d/b/a for alexian brothers-ahs midwest region health co. The word amita is inspired by words from several languages: friendship in italian, honesty and truth in hebrew, and spiritual light and boundlessness in hindi. These words reflect our core values of friendship, truth, and mutual respect for all, as well as our faith-based call to healing. Although the name is new, the values of our two great organizations will continue to be the foundation of who we are and how we care for our communities into the future. The dedication and promise our caregivers show every day to our patients, their families and each other is deeply rooted in the new name - amita health.