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Drug Testing Oak Forest, IL
16325 HARLEM AVE STE 110 2.6 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
16501 KEDZIE AVE 2.7 miles
MARKHAM, IL 60428
17148 HARLEM AVE 3.0 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
6701 159TH ST OCC HEALTH 3.2 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
4742 CAL SAG RD 3.5 miles
CRESTWOOD, IL 60445
4800 W 129TH ST 3.7 miles
ALSIP, IL 60803
15600 HONORE AVE 4.2 miles
HARVEY, IL 60426
onsite for POH only 4.9 miles
ORLAND PARK, IL 60462
19150 South Kedzie Avenue, Suite 101 5.0 miles
Flossmoor, IL 60422
2310 York St Ste 4A 5.1 miles
Blue Island, IL 60406
19550 GOVERNORS HWY 5.4 miles
FLOSSMOOR, IL 60422
18665 DIXIE HWY 5.5 miles
HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
9570 W 159TH ST STE A 5.6 miles
ORLAND PARK, IL 60467
14475 John Humphrey Dr Ste 100, 5.7 miles
Orland Park, IL 60462
12255 S 80TH AVE 5.9 miles
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
18210 LA GRANGE RD STE 110 6.0 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60487
12647 S JUSTINE ST 6.1 miles
CALUMET PARK, IL 60827
7800 W College Dr, Room 1-W 6.1 miles
Palos Heights, IL 60463
12942 S CARPENTER ST 6.3 miles
CALUMET PARK, IL 60827
5533 W 109TH ST STE 103 6.3 miles
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
10837 S Cicero Ave Ste 310, 6.4 miles
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
19070 EVERETT BLVD, UNIT 111 7.0 miles
MOKENA, IL 60448
10737 W. 165TH STREET 7.1 miles
ORLAND PARK, IL 60467
1734 W 105TH ST 8.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60643
16246 PRINCE DR 8.1 miles
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473
5660 W 95TH ST 8.1 miles
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
3317 W 95TH ST LOWR LEVEL STE 5 8.5 miles
EVERGREEN PARK, IL 60805
1423 CHICAGO RD 8.6 miles
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411
10242 S VINCENNES AVE 8.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60643
30 E 15TH ST STE 100 8.7 miles
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411
PO BOX 63 8.9 miles
MOKENA, IL 60448
1595 VALENCIA CT 9.3 miles
CALUMET CITY, IL 60409
21035 S LA GRANGE RD 9.4 miles
FRANKFORT, IL 60423
8755 S HARLEM AVE 9.4 miles
BRIDGEVIEW, IL 60455
17665 Torrence Ave, 9.8 miles
Lansing, IL 60438
3301 N Ashland 10.1 miles
Chicago, IL 60657
900 E 103RD ST 10.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60628
250 E MAPLE ST 10.3 miles
NEW LENOX, IL 60451
2741 RIDGE RD 10.4 miles
LANSING, IL 60438
2741 RIDGE RD FL 2 10.4 miles
LANSING, IL 60438
14330 S WILL COOK RD 11.3 miles
HOMER GLEN, IL 60491
5500 Hohman Ave Ste 1D 11.5 miles
Hammond, IN 46320
5015 W 65TH ST 11.9 miles
BEDFORD PARK, IL 60638
8751 S Greenwood Ave Ste 106, 11.9 miles
Chicago, IL 60619
6624 MONROE AVE 12.0 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46324
6500 W 65TH ST 12.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60638
3831 S HOHMAN AVE 12.1 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46327
813 SIBLEY ST 12.2 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46320
7905 CALUMET AVE 12.3 miles
MUNSTER, IN 46321
25711 S Egyptian Trail 12.4 miles
Monee, IL 60449
1010 165TH ST 12.4 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46324
8135 S Calumet Ave 12.4 miles
Munster, IN 46321
4020 S CALUMET AVE 12.4 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46320
621 E LINCOLN HWY 12.4 miles
NEW LENOX, IL 60451
8840 CALUMET AVE, STE 204 12.6 miles
MUNSTER, IN 46321
6423 COLUMBIA AVE UNIT A 12.6 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46320
9532 EAGLE WAY 13.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60678
4940 S CICERO AVE 13.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60638
5525 S PULASKI RD FL 3 13.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60629
ONSITE ONLY 13.6 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
24 JOLIET ST 13.6 miles
DYER, IN 46311
5709 S. Loomis Blvd 13.7 miles
Chicago, IL 60636
6170 JOLIET RD 13.7 miles
COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525
6555 WILLOW SPRINGS RD STE 6 13.8 miles
LA GRANGE HIGHLANDS, IL 60525
16221 W 159th St 14.0 miles
Lockport, IL 60441
1974 E 73RD ST 14.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60649
2450 169TH ST 14.2 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46323
6300 KINGERY HWY STE 404 14.3 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
650 W 51ST ST 14.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60609
5841 S MARYLAND AVE 14.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60637
535 PLAINFIELD RD STE C 14.9 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD 15.4 miles
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
4321 FIR ST STE 313 15.4 miles
EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
7421 S CASS AVE 15.7 miles
DARIEN, IL 60561
3145 45TH ST STE F 15.8 miles
HIGHLAND, IN 46322
1500 US HIGHWAY 41 15.9 miles
SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375
REMIT ONLY: DEPT 77-6478 16.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60678
75 REMITTANCE DR STE 1660 16.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60675
18W125 RODGERS CT 16.1 miles
DARIEN, IL 60561
1000 S HAMILTON ST 16.2 miles
LOCKPORT, IL 60441
7501 W 15TH AVE 16.3 miles
GARY, IN 46406
125 N LA GRANGE RD 16.4 miles
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
3316 S ASHLAND AVE 16.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60608
1573 N CLINE AVE 16.5 miles
GRIFFITH, IN 46319
3145 S ASHLAND AVE STE 110 16.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60608
1217 US HIGHWAY 41 16.8 miles
SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375
40 S CLAY ST STE 100E 17.0 miles
HINSDALE, IL 60521
534 CHESTNUT ST, STE 230 17.0 miles
HINSDALE, IL 60521
5601 W CERMAK RD 17.2 miles
CICERO, IL 60804
5404 W 25TH AVE STE107 17.4 miles
GARY, IN 46406
1113 Fairview Ave, 17.4 miles
Westmont, IL 60559
7222 W CERMAK RD 17.5 miles
NORTH RIVERSIDE, IL 60546
391 S BOLINGBROOK DR 17.7 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
2361 Reliable Parkway 17.8 miles
Chicago, IL 60686
2393 Reliable Parkway 17.8 miles
Chicago, IL 60686
2907 S WABASH AVE STE 100 17.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
3201 S WALLACE ST 17.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
2929 S ELLIS AVE 17.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
2600 S Michigan Ave 17.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
7530 Woodward Ave. Suite G, 18.0 miles
Woodridge, IL 60517
7530 WOODWARD AVE 18.0 miles
WOODRIDGE, IL 60517
4519 W 5TH AVE 18.1 miles
GARY, IN 46406
480 QUADRANGLE DR 18.1 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
130 N WEBER RD STE 108 18.4 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
2450 WOLF RD STE I 18.5 miles
WESTCHESTER, IL 60154
484 W Boughton Rd, 19.1 miles
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
2025 S CHICAGO ST 19.1 miles
JOLIET, IL 60436
610 S Maple Ave, Ste 5800 19.2 miles
Oak Park, IL 60304
413 S HARVEY AVE 19.3 miles
OAK PARK, IL 60302
835 S WOLCOTT AVE STE E144 19.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60612
611 DIVISION ST 19.4 miles
PEOTONE, IL 60468
811 S STATE ST STE B 19.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60605
2615 HARRISON ST 19.6 miles
BELLWOOD, IL 60104
16101 WEBER RD 19.7 miles
CREST HILL, IL 60403
600 W ADAMS ST 19.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60661
614 W MONROE ST 19.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60661
300 W ADAMS ST STE 835 19.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60606
1280 WINDHAM PKWY 20.0 miles
ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446
1230 W LAKE ST 20.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60607
311 N ABERDEEN ST STE 100B 20.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60607
800 N LARKIN AVE 20.2 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
36 W RANDOLPH ST STE 705 20.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60601
55 E WASHINGTON ST STE 2500 20.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60602
537 N HARVEY AVE 20.3 miles
OAK PARK, IL 60302
111 N Wabash Ave Ste 1514, 20.3 miles
Chicago, IL 60602
155 E BRUSH HILL RD 20.5 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
300 E RANDOLPH ST CL404 20.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60601
2000 GLENWOOD AVE 20.6 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
1225 W LAKE ST STE 101 20.7 miles
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
310 N. Hammes Ave Ste 102, 20.7 miles
Joliet, IL 60435
2100 GLENWOOD AVE 20.7 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE 20.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60622
676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 900 20.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60611
330 MADISON ST STE B2 20.8 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
1030 W CHICAGO AVE 20.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60642
32 UNO CIR 20.8 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
333 MADISON ST 20.9 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
219 W CHICAGO AVE 21.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60654
233 E ERIE ST STE 602 21.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60611
726 S WEBER RD 21.2 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60490
1431 N Western Ave Ste 137, 21.3 miles
Chicago, IL 60622
7230 W NORTH AVE STE 106B 21.3 miles
ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707
Fitness Department, 21.4 miles
Melrose Park, IL 60101
1520 N DAMEN AVE 21.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60622
2340 S Highland Ave Ste 330, 21.6 miles
Lombard, IL 60148
1460 N Halsted St Ste 201, 21.6 miles
Chicago, IL 60642
2306 ESSINGTON RD 21.7 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
1190 S NAPER BLVD 21.8 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
1220 HOBSON RD STE 220 21.9 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
1051 ESSINGTON RD STE 140 22.0 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
750 ESSINGTON RD 22.0 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
2333 N HARLEM AVE STE 100 22.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60707
1983 N MANNHEIM RD 22.4 miles
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
2400 N. Ashland Ave Suite 100 22.6 miles
Chicago, IL 60614
1200 S YORK RD Center for Health 22.7 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
1314 HOUBOLT RD 22.9 miles
JOLIET, IL 60431
1360 HOUBOLT RD 22.9 miles
JOLIET, IL 60431
751 E 81ST PL 23.3 miles
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
7107 W BELMONT AVE 23.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60634
387 EAST 84TH DR 23.4 miles
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
2800 N Sheridan Rd Ste G1, 23.4 miles
Chicago, IL 60657
2868 N BROADWAY ST 23.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60657
9001 Broadway, 23.5 miles
Merrillville, IN 46410
130 S MAIN ST 1ST FL IMMEDIATE CARE OCC HEALTH 23.5 miles
LOMBARD, IL 60148
801 S WASHINGTON ST 23.5 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
3000 N. Halsted, Suite 604 23.6 miles
Chicago, IL 60657
10137 GRAND AVE 23.6 miles
FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131
640 S Washington St Ste 140, 23.7 miles
Naperville, IL 60540
533 W North Ave, LL Suite 50 23.7 miles
Elmhurst, IL 60126
875 ROOSEVELT RD STE 200 23.7 miles
GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137
1020 E OGDEN AVE STE 208 23.8 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
565 N YORK ST 23.9 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
3101 N HARLEM AVE LOWER LEVEL 23.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60634
24600 W 127TH ST 24.0 miles
PLAINFIELD, IL 60585
1039 BROOK FOREST AVE 24.1 miles
Shorewood, IL 60404
321 W LAKE ST STE C 24.2 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
2272 W 95TH STREET, STE 100 24.2 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60564
129 W SAINT CHARLES RD 24.3 miles
LOMBARD, IL 60148
4126 N Milwaukee Ave, 24.4 miles
Chicago, IL 60641
4211 N CICERO AVE 24.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60641
639 W NORTH AVE 24.6 miles
VILLA PARK, IL 60181
24600 W 127th St Ste 310, Building B 24.7 miles
Plainfield, IL 60585
4757 W MONTROSE AVE 24.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60641
3360 LACROSSE LN STE 110 24.8 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60564
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If you need a Drug, Alcohol, COVID-19 or DNA test in Oak Forest, IL, Accredited Drug Testing has many drug testing locations in Oak Forest, IL and the surrounding areas. Our drug testing centers provide urine drug testing, hair drug testing, alcohol testing, DOT physicals, DOT drug testing and DNA testing. Our drug and alcohol testing services are provided for employers in need of a pre-employment drug test, random drug test and post-accident drug test. We also provide testing for individuals needing a drug or alcohol test for court ordered reasons , probation or family purposes. Same day service is available and most drug testing Oak Forest, IL locations are within minutes of your home or office. Drug testing methods include urine, oral/saliva, hair follicle, blood , ETG and breath alcohol testing. Negative test results are generally available in 24-48 hours.
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How to schedule a drug test in Oak Forest, IL
Schedule Online or By Phone-Easy As 1, 2, 3
Step 1: Select and purchase your test online or call our Local scheduling center at (800)-221-4291. One of our representatives is ready to assist you and schedule your test. Payment must be received at the time of registration as testing centers do not accept payments,Same day service is available for most types of tests.
Step 2: If you scheduled online, complete the Donor Information/Registration Section and enter where you want the confidential test results sent via email. The zip code you enter will be used to determine the closest drug/alcohol testing center to you and where you will go to take your test.
Step 3: Your authorization form/donor pass will include the local testing center address and hours of operation. It will be sent to the e-mail address you provided. Take the form with you or have it available on your smart phone to provide to the testing center. No appointment necessary!
Urine or hair drug testing methods in Oak Forest, IL - You choose!
Accredited Drug Testing offers different testing methods depending upon our customer's needs. With a 1 to 5-day detection period urine testing is the most common method used by employers, courts and schools. However, hair drug and alcohol testing are becoming a frequently used testing method due to a detection period of approximately 90 days.
What is the most common urine/hair drug test?
Both a 5-panel urine or 5 panel hair drug test screens for the same drugs, however, the look-back period or detection window is very different. A urine drug test provides a look back period of 1-5 days while a hair drug test provides use up to 90 days from the date the specimen was collected.
Court Ordered Drug Testing (Probation/Child Custody)
Our local drug testing Oak Forest, IL centers provide drug and alcohol tests that are utilized for a wide variety of court ordered proceedings, including probation and other types of government required tests. Observed tests are available and tests results can be submitted for a wide variety of court ordered proceedings including probation hearings, child custody cases, litigation and all manner of government required tests.
Court ordered drug tests should contain detailed instructions specifying the type of test to be administered and the drugs that should be screened for. If sample collection needs to be witnessed in order to prevent potential tampering or substitution, those specifications will be stated in the court order.
DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Services in Oak Forest, IL
We also specialize in providing testing services for all DOT Modes including Trucking Industry (FMCSA), Maritime Industry (USCG), Aviation Industry (FAA), Public Transportation (FTA), Railroad Industry (FRA) and Pipeline Industry (PHMSA) in accordance with Part 40 of the US Department of Transportation Compliance Regulations. Additional DOT Services include consortium enrollment, MVR reports, Supervisor Training and policy manual development. In addition, we offer a complete DOT Compliance Program for single operators and small trucking companies.
Additional DOT Services:
- Consortium Enrollment
- DOT Physicals
- Supervisor Training
- Employer Drug Policy Development
- MVR Reports
- Employee Training
- Background Checks
- FMCSA Clearinghouse Verification/Search
Employer/Drug Free Workplace Testing in Oak Forest, IL
Many companies and employers may be interested in being a drug free workplace, if so, Accredited Drug Testing specializes in providing comprehensive and cost-effective drug free workplace programs for small, medium and large companies. Organizations that utilize an employee drug testing program are commonly referred to as a Drug Free Workplace. However, many times companies do not fully qualify as a Drug Free Workplace because the drug testing program which they use does not have all of the components which make up a true Drug Free Workplace under their State specific law. Our Drug Testing Oak Forest, IL locations are ready to serve your needs.
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What Are the Benefits of Being a Drug Free Workplace in Oak Forest, IL?
- Enhanced Employee Performance
- Reduced Job-Related Accidents
- Reduced Employee Absenteeism
- Lower Workers Compensation Rates
- Improved Employee Moral
- Customer Satisfaction
On-site/Mobile Drug Testing in Oak Forest, IL
Do you have at least 10 employees needing a drug or alcohol test? If so, Accredited Drug Testing can provide on-site drug testing at your place of business. On-site drug testing services is frequently used by construction sites, manufacturing facilities, job fairs. On-site drug testing is available for pre employment and random testing. Call us today at (800)221-4291 and speak to our on-site coordinator to schedule your drug testing event in Oak Forest, IL.
Drug Testing Locations in Oak Forest, IL
Accredited Drug Testing has drug testing locations in Oak Forest, IL and the surrounding areas. Many of our drug testing centers open early and have evening hours to accommodate a person's work schedule. Our drug testing locations in Oak Forest, IL have certified and trained drug testing specialists ready to serve your testing needs in a friendly, knowledgeable and confidential manner.
Drug testing purposes for employers include pre-employment, random selection, post-accident and reasonable suspicion. Testing purposes for individuals can include court ordered, probation, child custody or for any other personal reason.
Accredited Drug Testing is a nationwide drug testing company with testing centers in Oak Forest, IL specializing in Drug, Alcohol, DNA testing. DOT Physicals and Background Checks.
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With over 20,000 testing centers throughout the United States, Accredited Drug Testing has testing centers in all States and in most cities and towns.
Which drug testing panel is right for you?
Drug test screening groups are commonly referred to as a drug testing panel. The most common panels used are a 5 panel, 10 panel and 12 panel drug tests, (panels specify how many drugs will be screened) however customized screeningings are available as well.
What is a Drug Test?
A drug test is a technical analysis of a biological specimen, for example urine, hair, blood, breath, sweat, and/or oral fluid/saliva-to determine the presence or absence of specified parent drugs or their metabolites. Major applications of drug testing include detection of the presence of performance enhancing steroids in sport, employers and parole/probation officers screening for drugs prohibited by law and police officers testing for the presence and concentration of alcohol (ethanol) in the blood commonly referred to as BAC (blood alcohol content). BAC tests are typically administered via a breathalyzer while urinalysis is used for the vast majority of drug testing in sports and the workplace. Numerous other methods with varying degrees of accuracy, sensitivity (detection threshold/cutoff), and detection periods exist. A drug test may also refer to a test that provides quantitative chemical analysis of an illegal drug, typically intended to help with responsible drug use.
Does passive smoke inhalation cause a false positive for marijuana?
"Passive" smoke inhalation from being in a room with people smoking marijuana is not considered valid, as the cut-off concentrations for lab analysis are set well above that which might occur for passive inhalation.
Other abnormalities in the urine screen may indicate that results may be a false negative or that there was deliberate adulteration of the sample. For example:
- a low creatinine lab value can indicate that a urine sample was tampered with; either the subject diluted their urine by consuming excessive water just prior to testing, or water was added to the urine sample.
- creatinine levels are often used in conjunction with specific gravity to determine if samples have been diluted. To help avoid this problem, the testing lab may color the water in their toilet blue to prevent the sample being diluted with water from the toilet.
- subjects may also attempt to add certain enzymes to the urine sample to affect stability, but this often changes the pH, which is also tested.
How long do drugs stay in your system?
The window of detection or often times referred to as look back period of a drug test depend on several factors. Some of the factors impacting how long a drug will stay in your system are:
- The amount of the drug taken
- The frequency of the drug taken
- The type of drug taken
- An individual's body metabolic rate and general health
- The amount of fluids consumed since ingesting the drug
- The amount of exercise since ingesting the drug
- Other genetic variations that would impact an individual's response to a specific drug
Why choose Accredited Drug Testing in Oak Forest, IL?
Our staff is prepared to assist you with any questions you may have in a friendly and confidential manner and providing exceptional customer service and being available when you need us for drug testing in Oak Forest, IL is our #1 Priority and we look forward to serving the needs of employers and individuals who need any type of test.
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Local Area Info: Oak Forest, Illinois
Human habitation in Oak Forest began during the early Holocene. This is made evident by the remains of hunting camps on what would become the grounds of the city's hospital. Several millennia later, the final known indigenous settlement in Oak Forest, a Potawatomi longhouse village, was established nearby. However, it was abandoned by the 1620s.
The origins of present-day Oak Forest begins with a railroad whistle stop on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad 1 block south of the intersection of 167th street and Central Avenue which primarily served area dairy farmers. This stop was located in a largely forested area of what was previously known as the Cooper's Grove Stand of Timber. By the 1880s this particular area of timber was being referred to as the "Oak Forest" due to its abundance of oak trees. A section of the former "Cooper's Grove Road" paralleling the railroad track from 66th Court to 167th Street in Tinley Park became known as "Oak Forest Avenue," because it was the road from the Village of Bremen/New Bremen (now Tinley Park) that lead to this "Oak Forest."
In 1907, Cook County approved construction of a second county poor farm and infirmary on a site generally at the southeast corner of 159th Street and Cicero Avenue to address overcrowding conditions at the County Poor Farm in Dunning on the northwest side of Chicago. This location was very near the Rock Island railroad and a new railroad station was constructed northwest of the present day intersection of 159th Street (US Route 6) and Cicero Avenue (Illinois Route 50), which provided convenient rail access to the facility. A railroad spur off of the Rock Island railroad line was also constructed onto the Oak Forest Hospital site that was used for both delivery of materials during its construction and delivery of coal for its heating plant and other goods used at the facility for many years. The Oak Forest Infirmary opened in 1910. Shortly after its opening, the facility accommodated close to 2,000 people suffering from poverty, mental illness, alcoholism, and other problems. The residents of the Infirmary helped maintain farmlands at and around the facility. By 1932, the Infirmary was serving more than 4,000 patients, including over 500 with tuberculosis.