UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Opened New Cath Labs
The hospital facility in Bolingbrook expanded its heart care capacity with a new 15,000-square-foot addition.
Updated on Oct. 11, 2026 in Heart Disease
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UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook has officially opened two new catheterization labs. This $21.6 million project aims to increase the hospital's capabilities for diagnosing and treating complex heart conditions.
Why it matters
The expansion enhances regional access to specialized image-guided procedures. Bolingbrook residents can now utilize these advanced facilities for both cardiac care and interventional radiology.
The 15,000-square-foot addition cost $21.6 million and supports a heart and vascular care team that now includes nearly 20 doctors. This expansion follows the hiring of seven new cardiologists over the last year.
The players
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook
This hospital provides comprehensive medical services to residents of Bolingbrook and the surrounding area.
The details
The new labs, located at 500 Remington Blvd, utilize image-guided technology to perform precise cardiac diagnostics and interventional radiology for cancer patients. This addition significantly bolsters the medical team's capacity to serve the community through specialized interventions.
Timeline
The new catheterization labs opened at the hospital on Sept. 30, 2026.
The hospital plans to begin a renovation project for the La Grange cath lab in 2027.
Health Landscape
The project follows the broader pattern of facility upgrades within the UChicago Medicine AdventHealth clinical integration network to standardize specialized care across suburban locations. These localized investments are increasingly necessary as hospitals transition toward more complex, image-guided interventional models.
Patients in Bolingbrook can now access advanced interventional radiology and heart care services closer to home. This change reduces the need for traveling to other facilities for image-guided procedures.
The takeaway
Patients experiencing heart issues or requiring interventional radiology should consult their primary care physician to see if these new local services are appropriate for their treatment plan. Investing in local cardiac infrastructure can lead to faster diagnostic times and improved coordination of specialized care.
What happens next
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is scheduled to proceed with the renovation of its existing La Grange cath lab in 2027.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest innovations in cardiac care at our Heart Disease section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Shaw Local.
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