In partnership with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), McHenry Hospital created the McHenry Western Lake County EMS System in 1975. As the resource hospital for this two-county EMS system, Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital has administrative responsibilities for the pre-hospital patient care provided throughout our service area. Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Woodstock Hospital and Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital are associate hospitals.
EMS News
Learn more about seminars, events, and upcoming meetings.
EMS Education
Learn more about continuing education opportunities and review up-to-date training resources.
EMS Requirements And Regulations
Learn more about system SOPs, ambulance requirements, policies and procedures, and more.
AHA CPR Instructor Resources
Learn more about CPR classes and review CPR instructor resources.
Each year, our EMS providers respond to more than 35,000 patient requests for Emergency Medical Services. EMS service providers working with our system include:
To learn more about EMS training and education through McHenry County College and Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, visit McHenry County College.
