West Suburban Medical Center celebrates 100 years of serving the Oak Park community since opening its doors on February 17, 1914. To commemorate the milestone, the hospital hosted a birthday party

“It was a wonderful moment as I watched and listened to the many employees and physicians sharing ‘remember when’ stories,” Director of Support Services Christine Bulger said. “…[The] 100 year kickoff celebration has inspired me to help create the history for the next 100 years.”

The party featured an exhibit of old photos and newspaper articles gathered from The Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest, along with cake and refreshments. Employees shared their own stories: many were born at the hospital, completed residencies, or have worked here for decades.

The Village of Oak Park made a proclamation recognizing West Suburban Medical Center’s centennial anniversary, citing West Suburban’s community contributions: 41,000 patient days, 158,000 outpatient visits, 57,000 emergency visits, and 5100 surgeries.