This technology allows SCH surgeons on staff, trained in robotic surgery, to make smaller, more precise incisions, which means better outcomes for patients through reductions in trauma, blood loss, risk of infection, post-operative pain and average length of stay. It is the safest, most effective surgical treatment option available to surgical patients.

Check out this television commercial for Chicago Back Institute physicians: Dr. Dan Laich, Dr. Jerrel Boyer and Dr. Fred Geisler and their innovative back pain treatments. 

The Chicago Back Institute at Swedish Covenant Hospital is the only spine center in Chicago, and one of the only spine centers in the nation, using an innovative new minimally invasive surgery to treat disk herniations and speed recovery.

To learn more about the procedure and it’s benefits for patients, please take a look at this video.

This video tells the story of Julie Dahlgren, RT, a lead mammography technologist at Swedish Covenant Hospital, who has inspired her colleagues and patients alike by providing breast cancer patients with extraordinary levels of support and comfort. Along with excellent medical care, Julie gives each breast cancer patient a handmade blanket. Julie’s efforts are a great example of the expertise and compassion provided by our Mammography team, and health care providers throughout Swedish Covenant Hospital.  

Infant massage has numerous benefits, including relaxing and soothing your baby, deepening your communication and bonding, and helping your baby sleep. Learn the proper techniques for massaging newborns to 1-year-olds from Heather Rabbitt, LMT, certified infant massage instructor.

The new year is a great time to take control of your health. Do you know when your next mammogram should be?

At Swedish Covenant Hospital, we use the latest in digital technology, and we make it a priority to schedule all mammograms within five days.

Unlike other leading hospitals where appointments can take months, we adjust our schedules to allow patients to be seen in a timely manner - whether you need a mammogram or one of the many other advanced diagnostic tests we offer.

To register for your mammogram, call (773) 878-6888. If your primary care physician is not affiliated with Swedish Covenant Hospital, you can still schedule your mammogram with us. Your results will be faxed to your physician.

Watch to learn about the different services and programs available through Swedish Covenant Hospital and the Galter LifeCenter for your pregnancy and childbirth experience.

Swedish Covenant Hospital’s pediatricians are part of a baby’s life from immediately after birth through childhood. In this video, Dr. Sagan explains some of the initial steps a pediatrician will take to ensure a baby is healthy.

This video series was originally created for Family Disney’s Pregnancy Today and produced by Luminair, a Chicago video production company.

Swedish Covenant Hospital’s lactation consultants provide new moms desiring to breastfeed with detailed instruction and support. In this video Maria Rodriguez, certified lactation consultant, explains the benefits of breastfeeding for mom and baby.

This video series was originally created for Family Disney’s Pregnancy Today and produced by Luminair, a Chicago video production company.

Swedish Covenant Hospital’s anesthesiologists are on hand 24-7 to help new moms feel comfortable during labor. In this video you will hear from Dr. Chookaszian and watch her administrated an epidural.

This video series was originally created for Family Disney’s Pregnancy Today and produced by Luminair, a Chicago video production company.

Swedish Covenant Hospital’s baby nurses assess and care for your newborn after delivery. Hear from Janice Senra, RN, a staff nurse, as she explains how new babies  examined immediately after birth.

This video series was originally created for Family Disney’s Pregnancy Today and produced by Luminair, a Chicago video production company.

Swedish Covenant Hospital’s eight certified nurse-midwives offer moms-to-be gynecologic, prenatal, labor, delivery and postpartum care. Hear from Gina Russano, certified nurse-midwife, and watch Sherri Ruerup, director of Nurse-Midwifery, as they go through various techniques and practices used during a natural labor and delivery.

This video series was originally created for Family Disney’s Pregnancy Today and produced by Luminair, a Chicago video production company.

Swedish Covenant Hospital’s labor and delivery nurses provide support for laboring mothers and their families through the delivery process. In this video Kara Calhoun, RN, explains how moms can prepare for delivery once they arrive in the hospital.

This video series was originally created for Family Disney’s Pregnancy Today and produced by Luminair, a Chicago video production company.

Take a virtual tour through our Family Birthing Center lead by Dr. Shayna Mancuso, an obstetrician at Swedish Covenant Hospital, and Elise All, host of Family Disney’s Pregnancy Today. 

This video series was originally created for Family Disney’s Pregnancy Today and produced by Luminair, a Chicago video production company.