We are dedicated to providing comprehensive family-centered health care to all children, multi-level professional education to students, physicians and allied health care workers in all aspects of pediatrics, and a voice of advocacy for children of the state of Illinois.

Cook County Health – Chicago

Cook County Health, one of the nation’s largest public health systems committed to serving all county residents regardless of ability to pay, and UI Health, the academic health enterprise of the University of Illinois Chicago which includes the only state-funded health system in Chicago, serve more than 100,000 Illinois children. These pediatric patients include a substantial proportion of children covered by Illinois Medicaid who receive care at nearly 40 CCH and UI Health locations across the state, primarily in Cook County and Chicago.

Affiliated CCH Faculty

Norman Jacobs, MD

Vanessa Davis, MD

Rosibell Arcia Diaz, MD

Dipti Dighe, MD

Karen Simpson, MD

Sylvia Ardila, MD

Pamela Botchway, MD

Naseem Sulayman, MD

Harini Kolluri, MD

Shriners Hospitals for Children^® – Chicago

UI Health has been formally affiliated with Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago since late 2014, but collaboration between the organizations has spanned several decades. Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago is dedicated to transforming the lives of children in Illinois and beyond through specialized surgical care and treatment of spinal deformities, cleft lip and palate and craniofacial deformities, pediatric orthopedic conditions and advanced rehabilitation for spinal cord injuries in children. Care and services are provided regardless of a family’s ability to pay. Some UI Health medical faculty also serve on the medical team at the Chicago Shriners Hospital as well as provide advanced imaging, anesthesia and other care. Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago provides a valuable training site for UI Health medical students and residents, and has invested in research conducted by UI Health faculty. Through this growing partnership, the two organizations aim to provide enhanced access and more streamlined care for children well into the future.

Affiliated Shriners Faculty

Maria “Gabriela” Martinez, MD

Shubhra Mukherjee, MD

Partner Departments

Family Medicine

Primary care is the foundation of your family’s health and wellness throughout life, which is why Family Medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago provides a variety of primary care services for patients of all ages. Our family medicine doctors diagnose and treat minor illnesses and injuries; guide patients in managing long-term medical conditions; conduct preventive screenings; provide robust women’s health services, including all aspects of pregnancy care; and the entire family about healthy lifestyle choices. Our providers find joy in taking care of your whole family.

Family Medicine

Surgery

The UIC Division of Pediatric Surgery has an excellent reputation for patient care, education and research. Families can rest assured that their children are in good hands as we provide pediatric surgical expertise with compassion. The pediatric surgery team is sensitive to the concerns and care of each child and we treat the family as a whole to ensure their visit to UIHHSS is an easy and comfortable experience.

Surgery

Ear, Nose, and Throat (Otolaryngology)

The Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery of the University of Illinois at Chicago has had several years filled with many significant accomplishments. We continue to attract the best of the best in our medical education program as evidenced by our residents receiving outstanding in-service and board results. The Nikhil J. Bhatt Surgical Training Center provides a great resource in supporting our resident training. Above all, we continue to provide the highest quality of care to our patients and have committed to continue our significant efforts in promoting social, gender, and racial equity.

Otolaryngology

Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN)

The University of Illinois at Chicago provides a variety of services for obstetric and gynecologic healthcare, including well-woman exams, family planning advice, prenatal care, and minimally invasive procedures for women of all ages. Our team of OB/GYN specialists are committed to helping women achieve their best health and address complex issues related to fertility, pregnancy, and birth, in addition to gynecological concerns – including urinary incontinence, hysterectomies, ovarian cysts, heavy periods, polycystic ovary syndrome, menopause, and sexual health. We listen to each woman’s specific needs and are here to provide support, advice, and medical, expertise so you can focus on your health and well-being.

OB/GYN

Dermatology

The Department of Dermatology at UIC has been diagnosing and treating diseases of the skin, hair, and nails for more than 100 years. Our specialists are recognized throughout the Chicago area as experts in all types of skin conditions, and many of our specialists are conducting research that will help bring you better treatment options. At UI Health, you have access to some of the most advanced dermatology care in the region.

Dermatology

Orthopaedics

The Department of Orthopaedics at UIC features a diverse group of experienced orthopaedists and orthopaedic surgeons who can address and treat your specific health needs and conditions including bone fractures, joint replacements, and other problems of the hands, feet, knees, hips, and spine. We offer the latest surgical and nonsurgical techniques, along with prevention education and rehabilitation for injuries

Orthopaedics

Radiology

The Department of Radiology at UIC uses the latest technologies to provide comprehensive diagnostic imaging services. Our board-certified radiologists specialize in a number of imaging services, including mammography and interventional radiology. We work with your team of doctors to provide insight and answers to your medical conditions to help fully coordinate your medical care, and our radiology physicians also can treat many medical issues with minimally invasive radiology techniques.

Radiology

Neurosurgery

The Department of Neurosurgery is part of the Neuropsychiatric Institute, a world leader in Neurosurgery established in the 1940’s. Our doctors have treated more than 4,000 brain aneurysms. The UIC Department of Neurosurgery ranks first in the state for treating the most aneurysm cases.

Neurosurgery

Ophthalmology

The Department of Ophthalmology at UIC has a historic legacy of unparalleled clinical care, outstanding education, and innovative research. For more than 150 years, we have been leaders in providing the most advanced care to patients with serious and complicated eye conditions. Home of the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, we are the No. 1 referral destination for ophthalmologists in the region. Our nationally recognized subspecialty services and ophthalmologists are committed to treating and curing eye diseases, and we focus on training and developing the best and brightest students to be the next generation of eyecare leaders.

Opthalmology

Partner Centers

Craniofacial Center

The University of Illinois Hospital Craniofacial Center is one of the oldest and largest facilities in the world, dedicated to the evaluation and treatment of infants, children, adolescents, and adults with cleft lip and palate and other congenital craniofacial conditions. The UI Hospital Craniofacial Center also provides rehabilitative care for patients with head and neck cancer and facial injuries. Our goal is to provide functional, cosmetic, and psychosocial normalcy through a comprehensive team approach of patient care. We strive to improve the quality of life for each of its patients.

Craniofacial Center

Cancer Center

The University of Illinois Cancer Center is a science-first research institution that gives every patient with cancer equal access to world-class treatment. More than 230 Cancer Center member physicians and scientists are dedicated to ending disparities in cancer care and no patient is ever turned away. We connect people with the resources they need to understand their cancer risk, detect it early and get comprehensive treatment. Our patients can receive promising cancer therapies before they are widely available, closing the gap between underserved communities and access to better treatments.

Cancer Center

Institute for Juvenile Research (IJR)

Established in 1909, IJR was the first child mental health clinic in the nation and one of the first to train psychologists and psychiatrists in child and adolescent specialties. Its rich history includes ties to Jane Addams’ Hull House, the first juvenile court in the nation, and even the Dick and Jane readers, which were developed at IJR to study the connection between reading difficulties and delinquency. Today it houses nationally recognized programs in psychology and child psychiatry and is a major site for social work training throughout the Chicago region.

Institute for Juvenile Research (IJR)

Institute for Health Research and Policy (IHRP)

As the largest multidisciplinary research entity of the University of Illinois at Chicago, the Institute for Health Research and Policy is a vital part of Chicago’s Public Research University.

Institute for Health Research and Policy

Miles Square Health Center

Mile Square Health Center opened its first neighborhood clinic in 1967 and keeps working to help Chicagoans. Our health clinics are located in many neighborhoods across Chicagoland to care for families at every stage of life. We care for nearly 40,000 people a year – whether or not they can pay for it. No matter your race, religion, or income, you can get care from one of the most respected health systems in the country. Mile Square makes getting health care as easy and comfortable as possible.

Miles Square Health Center

Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC)

The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) is an essential piece of the public outreach mission of UIC. As a division of UIC, the DSCC has unique access to resources and research to assist Illinois families and children with special healthcare needs.

Division of Specialized Care for Children

Affiliate Hospitals

Partners & Affiliates

Partner Hospitals

Affiliated CCH Faculty

Affiliated Shriners Faculty

Partner Departments

Family Medicine

Surgery

Ear, Nose, and Throat (Otolaryngology)

Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN)

Dermatology

Orthopaedics

Radiology

Neurosurgery

Ophthalmology

Partner Centers

Craniofacial Center

Cancer Center

Institute for Juvenile Research (IJR)

Institute for Health Research and Policy (IHRP)

Miles Square Health Center

Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC)