UW Health SwedishAmerican
Hospitals and Health CareIllinois, United States1001-5000 Employees
UW Health SwedishAmerican is a regional health care system based in Rockford, Illinois, delivering hospital and clinic-based services to patients and families in the area. The organization operates two hospitals and a network of primary care and multi-specialty clinics across Northern Illinois, and joined UW Health in 2015, with the UW Health brand rolled out at these locations in 2021. The system includes a Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Rockford, and it provides neonatology support through access to specialists at American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison for higher-level care when needed. This arrangement connects local care with UW Health expertise to address both routine and complex medical needs. Its model combines local primary and specialty care with access to UW Health specialists to support complex conditions, including cancer and heart disease. The system serves patients and families in Wisconsin, Northern Illinois and beyond, and, in May 2026, was recognized as a top performer for organ and tissue donation.