Northwestern Medicine has appointed Emily Jakacki as President of Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, a 159-bed community hospital serving the Kane County area. Jakacki brings over 16 years of healthcare experience, most recently serving as vice president of operations at Advocate Aurora Health.
“With her wealth of operational and strategic leadership experience, Emily is well-suited to lead Delnor Hospital in its continued pursuit to deliver top-decile care and an exceptional patient experience,” said Howard Chrisman, MD, president and chief executive officer, Northwestern Memorial HealthCare. “Under Emily’s leadership, Delnor will build upon its long legacy of providing world-class care at the highest levels of safety, quality and patient engagement to the communities we serve.”
Prior to joining Northwestern Medicine, Jakacki held a regional leadership role at Advocate, overseeing ambulatory and service lines across three hospitals. She managed more than 900 physicians and clinicians and led key areas such as cancer, neurosciences, and cardiology. She also held leadership positions at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center where she led service lines in cancer, neurosciences, orthopedics, cardiology, and more.
“I am excited to join Northwestern Medicine and honored to lead a hospital with such a strong connection to the community,” said Jakacki. “Delnor’s dedication to providing exceptional healthcare is inspiring and I look forward to building on this foundation. Together, we will continue to deliver high-quality, compassionate care, innovate and grow Delnor’s reputation as a destination for clinical excellence in Kane County.”
Originally from the Detroit area, Jakacki earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Pennsylvania. She played lacrosse all four years at Penn—a sport she continues to coach today. She and her husband Tom have lived in Chicago for over 20 years and have three daughters. In her spare time, Jakacki enjoys traveling and spending time outdoors with her family.
Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital provides comprehensive services in cancer care, cardiology, orthopaedics, neurosciences, metabolic health, women’s health and primary care. The hospital boasts a 5-Star Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), a Fifth Magnet® Recognition for nursing excellence, and Blue Distinction® Center + honors for Maternity Care and Bariatric Surgery.
