Chicago Lakeshore Hospital Closes Amid Abuse Allegations
Private Psychiatric Facility Cites Pandemic, Reports Lawsuit
Chicago, IL - August 15, 2023
Chicago Lakeshore Hospital, a private behavioral health and addiction treatment center, has announced its closure after years of alleged abuse.
The hospital, which treated children in state care, has been under federal and state investigation over allegations of sexual assaults and other forms of abuse.
A recent lawsuit, filed by a former patient, described Chicago Lakeshore Hospital as a "hospital of horrors" where children as young as 7 were subjected to sexual assaults, physical abuse, and neglect.
In a statement, the hospital said it was closing due to the "unprecedented challenges" presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the lawsuit claims that the hospital's closure is an attempt to avoid accountability for its alleged abuses.
The closure of Chicago Lakeshore Hospital has left many questions unanswered about the safety of children in state care. The federal and state investigations into the hospital are ongoing.
Additional Information
- Chicago Lakeshore Hospital was located on the north side of Chicago.
- The hospital was a high-quality provider of behavioral health and addiction treatment services.
- The hospital's closure will leave a void in the healthcare system for children in state care.
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