// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 6 / 10 Moderate |
| Facility Type | 🏥 Major Hospital / Trauma Center |
| Operator / Branch | Cook County Health |
| Host County | Cook County IL |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 5 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 15 miles |
// Strategic Significance
John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital is the primary Level I trauma center for Cook County and the primary safety-net hospital for the Chicago metropolitan area. It handles more trauma cases than any other Illinois hospital and serves as the primary hospital for major Chicago mass casualty events.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Chicago metro with 9 million residents relies on Stroger as the primary public trauma center. Tornado risk and extreme winter cold create operational emergency challenges.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-290, I-290, Ogden Avenue. Cook County Emergency Management coordinates tornado and mass casualty protocols.