Privacy Policy & Terms of Use

Notice of Health Information Privacy Practices

Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital understands that medical information about you and your health is personal. We are committed to protecting your medical information.

This Privacy Notice tells you about the ways in which we may use and disclose your medical information. It also describes your rights and our obligations regarding the use and disclosure of your medical information.

Read the complete Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Privacy Notice (updated May 11, 2012).

The content provided by Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital on this Web site is strictly for informational and educational purposes. It is not a substitute for professional medical care, advice, diagnosis or treatment — and you, the individual, are responsible for seeking consultation from a physician or other qualified health professional regarding any symptoms you are experiencing.

The publisher of this information is not engaged in providing medical or other professional health care services. While all reasonable attempts are made to ensure the accuracy of the information found on this website, neither Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital nor its contributors make any express or implied representations or warranties about the accuracy of this information.

As an educational service to our website visitors, links to other organizations are provided; Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital is not responsible for information provided on those websites.