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ASPR Health Care Readiness State Highlights

ASPR Health Care Readiness by the Numbers

Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP)

HPP is a cooperative agreement administered by ASPR’s National Healthcare Preparedness Programs (NHPP) Branch. It establishes the foundation for national health care readiness, promotes a consistent national focus to improve patient outcomes during emergencies, and enables rapid health care service resilience and recovery.

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Health Department Recipient

Chicago Department of Public Health

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1 Health Care Coalition (HCCs)

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3 Special Pathogen Treatment Centers

  • Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago (LCH)
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital (NMH)
  • Rush University Medical Center (Rush)
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HCC Core Member Participation Rate

  • 100% of acute care hospitals
  • 100% of emergency medical services (EMS)
  • 100% of public health agencies
  • 100% of emergency management agencies

National Special Pathogen System (NSPS)

The NSPS is a nationwide systems-based network approach that builds on existing infrastructure and investments in preparing for infectious disease outbreaks. NSPS supports the urgent preparedness and response needs of hospitals, health systems, and health care providers related to treating patients with special pathogens.

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HPP Cooperative Agreement Recipient




Chicago Department of Public Health​

HPP Cooperative Agreement Funding COVID-19 Supplemental Funding Related Resources

For more details, see ASPR Health Care Readiness Programs Funding.

  • Total funding (all sources): $3,228,149

​Reference the COVID-19 Supplemental Funding page for more details.

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