Advocate Health opens outpatient center in Lake Villa

LAKE VILLA - Advocate Health Care's new outpatient center in Lake Villa is now open, increasing residents' access to primary care, orthopedics and imaging services.

Construction on the $18.5 million project began last summer, with a focus on sustainability, safety and efficiency. In addition to saving more than 100 oak trees, Advocate Health cleaned and removed seven acres of invasive plants, replacing them with native, low-water grasses, wildflowers and trees.

The 20,000-square foot outpatient center, aligned with Advocate Condell Medical Center and backed by the resources of Advocate Children's Hospital, is at 695 Park Ave.

In the future, Advocate Health also plans to make additional services - such as ultrasound, mammography, physical therapy and occupational therapy - available at the location.

"I look forward to increasing area access to primary care, including for our Spanish-speaking neighbors," said Dr. Christopher Molitor, a family medicine provider based at the new location who speaks both Spanish and English. "We believe we can better serve patients by bringing expert, quality care closer to home."