We, the undersigned residents, patients, professionals, and advocates, call for urgent state, county, or hospital system intervention at Roseland Community Hospital (Chicago, IL).

Roseland Community Hospital has become a danger to the community it is meant to serve. It suffers from:

• Patient deaths due to EMTALA violations and neglect

• Employment of providers previously found guilty of federal violations

• Lack of medications, fluids, IV tubing, and basic supplies

• Fraudulent billing and retaliation against whistleblowers

• Delays in emergency care and unsafe ED staffing

• Unqualified executive leadership and insider contracts

• No community input, no board transparency, and no accountability

We are asking the following:

1. Oversight and intervention by the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Governor’s Office

2. Emergency financial and operational audit by CMS and the Illinois Attorney General

3. Leadership replacement and nonprofit board restructuring

4. A transition of management or takeover by a trusted institution like the University of Chicago Medical Center

5. Creation of a Community Oversight Board to ensure public accountability

Roseland receives millions in taxpayer dollars and is the only safety-net hospital for Chicago’s far South Side. This crisis affects lives, public trust, and the future of healthcare in our community.

We urge the state, county, or a qualified medical institution to take over and reform Roseland Community Hospital before more lives are lost.

Add your name to demand urgent change.

Publicly Reported Incidents (2019–2025)

All information is publicly sourced from investigative journalism, government reports, and regulatory filings.

1.  
   Patient Deaths from Neglect and Delay
   At least seven patients, including a pregnant woman and her unborn child, died due to delays in care, understaffing, or failure to provide timely treatment.  ProPublica/WTTW Investigation (2022)
2.  
   EMTALA-Related Federal Violations
   The hospital was cited eight times with “immediate jeopardy” citations by CMS, indicating life-threatening conditions, including failure to provide medical screening and stabilization. WTTW/ProPublica FOIA Report (2022)
3.  
   COVID-19 Testing Fraud Lawsuit & Retaliation
   A whistleblower lawsuit alleged Roseland fraudulently billed $2.8–$3.6 million for COVID-19 tests and retaliated against staff who raised concerns. CBS Chicago Report (2022)
4.  
   $500,000 Federal False Claims Act Settlement
   In 2025, Roseland settled federal fraud claims involving COVID testing, with a former executive receiving a whistleblower reward. Bloomberg Law Report (2025)
5.  
   Data Breach Compromising Patient Health Records
   A ransomware attack in 2024 exposed thousands of patients’ medical data, triggering legal investigations. Crain’s Chicago Business (2024) Strauss Borrelli Legal Investigation (2025)
6.  
   Emergency Department Delays Leading to Death
   A woman and her unborn child died after reportedly being left in the ED without timely care. FOX 32 Chicago (2020)
7. Libel/Slander Complaint Involving Community Health Advocate In July 2020, Roseland Community Hospital was involved in a legal dispute concerning allegations of libel or slander against community health advocate Theresa Siaw. The specifics of the case remain undisclosed. Trellis.Law – Complaint Filed (2020)
8.  
   Leadership Misconduct & Insider Contracts
   CEO Tim Egan awarded hospital contracts to political allies and appeared in campaign ads, raising conflict-of-interest concerns. ProPublica – Egan Political Ties & Insider Deals (2022)
9.  
   Lack of Critical Medical Supplies
   Staff reported severe shortages of IV tubing, fluids, and essential medications, even during peak COVID periods. ProPublica – Staff Accounts (2022)
10.  
    Staff Walkouts Over Unsafe Conditions
    In 2023, healthcare workers protested unsafe staffing ratios and low pay at Roseland’s ED. ABC7 Chicago Report (2023)
11.  
    "D" Safety Grade from Leapfrog
    Roseland received a “D” rating in the 2024 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Report, citing low standards in infection control and emergency responsiveness. Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
12.  
    Whistleblower Retaliation for Reporting Fraud
    Staff who reported billing fraud or patient harm were allegedly fired or disciplined. CBS Chicago – Whistleblower Lawsuit
13.  
    Exclusion from Critical COVID Treatments
    Despite its high-risk patient population, Roseland was reportedly excluded from distributing early COVID therapeutics. Chicago Sun-Times (2020)
14.  
    Active Federal Lawsuit – Montenegro v. Roseland
    Ongoing litigation alleges fraudulent billing practices and retaliatory employment actions. Justia – Case Docket (2021–2023)
15.  
    Severance Disputes & Executive Overpayments
    Former executives sued Roseland over failure to honor compensation agreements. Illinois Court of Appeals Opinion (2017)
16.  
    Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit Settlement
    Roseland settled an EEOC claim after firing a pregnant staffer who requested accommodation. EEOC Press Release
17.  
    Opaque Nonprofit Governance
    Roseland’s board structure lacks public accountability, open meetings, or community input mechanisms. WTTW Coverage Index
18.  
    Public Patient Satisfaction Rating of 37%
    Fewer than 4 in 10 patients would recommend Roseland, per state health surveys. Kryder Law – Safety & Violation Overview
19.  
    Failure to Notify Timely After Data Breach
    Roseland issued official breach notice to patients in August 2024 — weeks after the breach occurred. Roseland Hospital Notice (PDF)
20.  
    Union Demands for State Takeover
    Hospital workers and local leaders demanded external oversight and improved wages/conditions. Becker’s Hospital Review – Strike Threat (2023)
21.  
    Mismanagement of Public Funds
    Media reports detail past reliance on emergency bailouts, inconsistent grant use, and questionable spending. ProPublica – Pattern of Mismanagement (2022)
22.  
    Multiple FOIA-Based Investigations Confirm Risk
    Findings obtained by journalists via Freedom of Information Act confirm repeated CMS citations and violations. WTTW/ProPublica FOIA Summary