Advocate Aurora Health is the third-largest nonprofit integrated health system in the United States, operating 69 hospitals and more than 1,000 sites of care across six states. Formed through a 2018 merger and expanded via a 2022 combination with Atrium Health, the system serves nearly 6 million unique patients and employs almost 162,000 teammates, including more than 35,000 physicians and 42,000 nurses.
The organization delivers clinical care through a coordinated network of acute and ambulatory services. It provides over $6.05 billion in community benefit annually through dedicated programs addressing community health and social determinants. A partnership with Wake Forest University School of Medicine integrates clinical practice with research to support improved patient outcomes and care delivery innovation.
Advocate Aurora Health is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, with significant operations in Illinois and Wisconsin. The system emphasizes health equity and aims to ensure access to quality care across the communities it serves, connecting patients, team members, and communities to better health outcomes.