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Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital were designated as Magnet^® organizations in 2021 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Recognition Program^®. Both hospitals are now applying for redesignation.

Magnet designation shows that a hospital has met strict standards of nursing excellence. We invite patients, staff and others to share their feedback by November 7. Learn how to send feedback to the Magnet Program Office.

Overview

Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital is a short-term, critical access community hospital in Sandwich, Illinois that has served the DeKalb County community for over 70 years. More than 150 physicians on the voluntary, community-based medical staff and the emergency department at Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital provides 24-hour access to board-certified emergency medicine physicians. As part of the Northwestern Medicine network, patients at Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital have access to the resources and advantages of world-class care and leading-edge clinical trials at locations across the region.

Valley West Hospital also offers short-term, comprehensive, skilled healthcare services through Northwestern Medicine’s Homeward Healing Swing Bed Program. Learn more about this unique post-acute rehabilitation program. Download our Homeward Healing Swing Bed brochure