On February 17, 2025, Provident Hospital called law enforcement around 1 p.m. as a 56-year-old healthcare worker was approached by a suspect who produced a sharp object and stabbed him in the chest. Two staff members, a 56-year-old man and a 32-year-old man, were injured in the incident. They have both been treated and released. The hospital said it is providing additional security and resources to support staff in light of the incident. The suspect was taken into custody by Chicago police. A large police response was visible at the hospital on Monday afternoon following the incident. The suspect was arrested within 30 minutes of their engagement.
A Provident Hospital spokesperson said two staff members were injured by a patient and listed in stable condition, but didn't provide additional information citing staff members' privacy.
A Hyde Park man has been charged with two counts of battery in connection with a stabbing at a Chicago hospital this week. Nathaniel Price, 36, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery with the use of a deadly weapon in connection with the attack which happened about 1 p.m. Monday at Provident Hospital in Bronzeville, officials said.
The hospital provided the following statement regarding the incident:
"Violence against healthcare workers is on the rise, and it is unacceptable. No one should have to fear for their safety while doing their job. This issue transcends physical harm—it impacts the emotional and psychological well-being of our entire team, and ultimately affects the quality of care we are able to provide. While we remain committed to providing the best care possible to our patients, we must also acknowledge that health care environments should be safe spaces for both patients and providers."
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