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Highland Park EMS System Illinois Region X

Learn. Train. Save.

Who we are

The Highland Park EMS System operates in Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Region X (10). The department is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, paramedics, and administrative personnel; bringing a wide array of specialty experience.

  • Designated IDPH Region X (10) Regional Hospital Coordinating Center (RHCC).
  • On- and off-line medical oversight of seven local EMS agencies.
  • Delivers specialized and continuing education to healthcare providers and the communities across northern Illinois.

Education & Training Programs

Paramedic Education Program

CoAEMSP & CAAHEP accredited paramedic training, with college credit through CLC.

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Emergency Communications RN (ECRN)

Telemetry and medical-control training for registered nurses.

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Continuing Education

Ongoing CE that keeps system providers current and licensed.

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Partner Agencies

For Providers

System Entry & Licensure

Licensure entry and renewal for all provider levels.

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IDPH Region X RHCC

Highland Park Hospital is the designated Regional Hospital Coordinating Center (RHCC) for Illinois Region X. The Highland Park EMS System, regional Disaster Healthcare Coalition and regional Emergency Preparedness units, facilitate coordinating the medical response to disaster and emergency activations — linking hospitals and EMS resources across the region.

Disaster Medical CoordinationHospital command for emergency/disaster activations across Region X. Coordinates regional medical response under IDPH ESF-8 plan.
Hospital & EMS CommunicationPrimary point of contact linking regional hospitals and EMS resources.
Map of the Illinois EMS Regions; Region 10 (X), which includes Lake County, is highlighted in the northeast.
Illinois EMS Regions. Source: IDPH Office of Preparedness and Response (2016).

Regional Hospitals

Regional Hospital Coordinating Center

  • Endeavor Highland Park Hospital

Resource Hospitals

  • Advocate Condell Medical Center
  • Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
  • Ascension Saint Francis Hospital
  • Vista Medical Center East

Associate Hospitals

  • Endeavor Evanston Hospital
  • Endeavor Glenbrook Hospital
  • Endeavor Skokie Hospital