Founded in 1868, Saint Joseph Hospital is one of the oldest hospitals in Chicago. Today, it is a full service health care facility serving Chicago's North Side. Saint Joseph Hospital has a highly trained team of medical experts with specialties ranging from orthopedic/sports medicine and cancer care to cardiology, gastroenterology and imaging services. Many of the hospital's nearly 600 physicians are leaders in their fields, conducting clinical research and teaching a new generation of health care providers.