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Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program

Compassionate, Specialized Care for Survivors of Sexual Assault

At Loyola Medicine, we are committed to providing expert, trauma-informed care for survivors of sexual assault through our Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program. Our team of highly trained nurses specialize in forensic examinations, medical care, and emotional support, ensuring that survivors receive the comprehensive assistance they need in a safe, respectful, and supportive environment.

What is the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program?

The SANE Program is a specialized medical service designed to care for individuals who have experienced sexual assault, sexual violence, or intimate partner violence (IPV). 

Through this program, survivors receive:

  • Compassionate and confidential medical care
  • A forensic exam (SANE exam) if desired
  • Access to crisis intervention and advocacy services
  • Support for reporting the incident to law enforcement (if the survivor chooses)
  • Resources for follow-up medical and emotional care

SANE Nurses at Loyola Medicine

Our SANE nurses are registered nurses with advanced training in forensic nursing and sexual assault examinations. These professionals specialize in trauma-informed care, ensuring that every survivor is treated with dignity and respect throughout the process.

Each of our SANE nurses has received extensive education in:

  • Medical care for survivors of sexual trauma
  • Forensic evidence collection and documentation
  • Understanding the cycle of violence and the effects of abuse
  • Providing emotional support and crisis intervention
  • Working with law enforcement and legal professionals (if the survivor chooses to report)

How SANE Nurses Can Help


Emergency Department Locations and Contact Information for Survivors

Specialized nurses are available to offer assistance 24/7 at three locations. If you need medical care, a forensic exam, or support following a sexual assault, visit one of our Emergency Departments at any time. No appointment is necessary for emergency care.

MacNeal Hospital Emergency Department
3249 S. Oak Park Ave.
Berwyn, IL 60402
Phone: 708-783-6000  

Loyola University Medical Center Emergency Department
2160 S. First Ave.
Maywood, IL 60153
Phone: 708-216-8705

Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Emergency Department
701 W. North Ave.
Melrose Park, IL 60160
Phone: 708-450-4975

Although the current program is focused on survivors of sexual assault, Loyola Medicine aims to expand services to support survivors of other forms of violence, such as domestic violence and pediatric sexual assault.

Resources for Survivors

Local Resources

Pillars Community Health: Health & Social Services near Chicago

Illinois Attorney General’s Office

Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline: 877-863-6338

Your Rights and Choices for a Forensic Medical Exam

National Resources

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673)

RAINN: The nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization.