John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital

John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital is a 1.2 million square foot, nine story acute care facility serving as a cornerstone of Cook County’s public health system. With original fire protection infrastructure dating to the hospital’s 2001 completion, recurring leaks and corrosion have prompted the need for a comprehensive evaluation of the wet sprinkler systems serving the hospital building. This work is currently underway and focuses on understanding existing conditions while maintaining uninterrupted hospital operations in a 24/7 clinical environment.

Nurture is leading the ongoing assessment and design effort, coordinating closely with our multidisciplinary team, Cook County Health, the Department of Capital Planning and Policy, and hospital facilities, life safety, and infection control teams. Our scope includes detailed field investigations, visual assessments, destructive testing, and documentation to inform a phased replacement strategy that prioritizes patient safety, regulatory compliance, and operational continuity. Findings will be translated into clear recommendations, cost and schedule projections, and constructable design solutions that support long term reliability of this critical life safety system.