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Camps for Kids
As part of our pediatric family support services, we offer tips regarding camps for special needs children coping with serious illnesses.
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Child Life Specialists
Take advantage of a range of child life and family support services for families facing pediatric hospitalization or a serious pediatric diagnosis.
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NMG Pediatrics
Northwestern Medical Group (NMG) Pediatrics offers a full spectrum of primary and preventive care services for infants, children and young adults. Our board-certified pediatricians and nurse practitioners provide personalized care throughout your child's growing years, whether that includes routine care or the attention of a specialist.
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Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
Northwestern Medicine offers specialized care for diagnosing and treating children with allergies or immunodeficiency disorders.
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Pediatric Developmental and Behavioral Health
Northwestern Medicine offers a unique program with pediatric specialists trained to treat developmental and behavioral issues or problems.
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Pediatric Cancer and Blood Diseases
The pediatric hematologists/oncologists in the pediatric program diagnose and treat children with blood diseases and cancer.
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Pediatric Cardiology
Specialized care for diagnosing and treating children with heart conditions.
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Pediatric Dermatology
Northwestern Medicine offers specialized care for diagnosing and treating children with common and rare skin conditions.
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Pediatric Emergency Department
Northwestern Medicine offers comprehensive, compassionate pediatric emergency care.
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Pediatric Endocrinology
Our specialists offer expertise in the diagnosis, treatment and management of childhood and adolescent hormonal imbalances and endocrine diseases.
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Pediatric Family Support Services
Take advantage of a range of pediatric support services for families facing pediatric hospitalization or a serious pediatric diagnosis.
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Pediatric Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology specialists evaluate and treat common and complex disorders affecting digestion and nutrition in infants and children.
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Pediatric Hospitalists
Our specialists offer pediatric hospital care with continual monitoring by pediatric hospitalists in a location close to home.
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Pediatric Newborn and Infant Care
Northwestern Medicine pediatric physicians can help you understand general newborn care, know what's normal for a newborn and when to call a pediatrician.
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Pediatric Nephrology
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital offers a unique nephrology program for children and adolescents.
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Pediatric Neurology
Northwestern Medicine provides comprehensive care for childhood nervous system disorders.
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Pediatric Neuro-Oncology
Northwestern Medicine provides coordinated care for pediatric brain tumor patients receiving proton therapy.
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Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU)
Our NICUs offer care and advanced technologies specifically for premature infants and critically ill newborns.
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Pediatric Psychiatry
Help your child live a fuller, happier life with specialized pediatric psychiatry services for children and adolescents.
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Pediatric Psychology
Northwestern Medicine pediatric psychology specialists are trained to treat developmental and behavioral problems.
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Pediatric Pulmonology
Northwestern Medicine offers specialized care for childhood breathing and lung-related conditions.
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Pediatric Radiology
Northwestern Medicine offers coordinated, comprehensive pediatric radiology care.
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Pediatric Rheumatology
Northwestern Medicine offers coordinated pediatric rheumatology care.
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Pediatric Special Care Nursery
The Special Care Nursery at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital is designated as a Level II-e Special Care Nursery with Extended Capabilities from the State of Illinois offering 24-hour care and technologies.
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Pediatric Sports Medicine
Northwestern Medicine offers sports medicine services for active children and teens as well as young athletes.
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Pediatric Surgery
Northwestern Medicine offers comprehensive, compassionate care for pediatric surgical services.
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Pediatric Urology
Northwestern Medicine offers specialized medical and surgical care for problems related to the urinary tract and genitalia.
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Pediatric Wellness and Weight Management Program
Northwestern Medicine offers weight management programs to help children and teens live a healthier life.
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Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) offers care and advanced technologies designed for critically ill children and teens. Every breakthrough leads to you.
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RMG Pediatrics
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group (RMG) board-certified pediatricians offer primary care for infants, children and adolescents through age 21. Pediatric physicians manage the physical, behavioral and mental health of our youngest patients and ensure your child stays healthy and reaches key developmental milestones.
Pediatrics
Northwestern Medicine offers care for all of your child's needs from infancy to young adulthood.
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Pediatric Care
Northwestern Medicine Pediatric specialists are committed to providing compassionate, skilled care that is focused on getting your child well. Our board-certified pediatricians and nurse practitioners offer personalized care throughout your child's growing years, whether that includes routine care or the attention of a specialist.
Northwestern Medicine pediatric specialists, working with their partners at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago2, stress health education and work to address your concerns as a parent to provide exceptional pediatric health and wellness care. Our goal is to deliver the care and treatment your child needs to get back to good health. When it comes to diagnosing and treating your infant, child or adolescent’s medical condition, Northwestern Medicine offers the kind of care every parent hopes for.
Areas of Care
- Western Suburbs
- Downtown (AMC)
- Northern Suburbs
- Greater DeKalb County
When it comes to diagnosing and treating your infant's, child's or adolescent’s medical condition, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital2 offers the kind of care every parent hopes for in a location that’s close to home, including:
- A comprehensive range of nationally recognized specialty care
- Convenient access to more than 150 pediatric specialists at Central DuPage Hospital, Delnor Hospital and the Northwestern Medicine Chicago Proton Center3
- The latest advances in diagnostic and treatment strategies
In addition, the Central DuPage Hospital Pediatric Emergency Department is IDPH Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics (EDAP) and is designated by the State of Illinois as a Level II Trauma Center.
Central DuPage Hospital has also been named the first non-children’s hospital, and only the 9th hospital in the world, to be certified by ChildKind International, recognizing the hospital for demonstrating institution-wide excellence in their assessment, prevention and treatment of children’s pain.
To achieve certification, hospitals must complete The Five Principles of ChildKind:
- Presence of a facility-wide policy on pain prevention, assessment, and treatment which demonstrates clear institutional commitment to pain relief
- Ongoing education on pain for staff, trainees, and patients
- Evidence of the sustained use of developmentally appropriate process for pain assessment
- Specific evidence-informed protocols for pain prevention and treatment including pharmacological, psychological, and physical methods
- Regular institutional self-monitoring within the framework of continuous quality improvement
Northwestern Medical Group pediatricians are on the medical staffs at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago1, as well as members of the teaching faculty at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
Pediatric services:
- Routine health examinations
- Immunizations
- Well-child visits
- School, camp and sports physicals
- Immediate and non-immediate illnesses
Specialty services:
- Lactation consultations
- Care of premature infants
- Disease maintenance and prevention of chronic health disorders
- Behavioral disorders
- Supervised coordination of care for children with special needs
- Care for internationally adopted children
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital offers care for children at all ages and stages—from birth through 18 years old. Whether your infant needs the advanced expertise of our Level II+ Special Care Nursery, your child needs a wellness checkup and immunizations, or one of your children needs care for an illness, emergency or ongoing medical condition—you’ll find the medical and surgical resources to meet your family’s needs.
We have more than 60 physicians on staff who specialize in pediatrics, along with a dedicated team of pediatric nurses—all committed to providing the very best care for your children. In addition, we can refer children who need more advanced care to pediatric specialists who are leaders in their fields. Our affiliated pediatricians can address most children’s needs at convenient locations throughout Lake and Cook counties.
We’ve also partnered with Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago1, one of the nation’s top-ranked children’s hospitals, to provide the highest quality care for children. Our hospitalists from Lurie Children’s are available on-site at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest, 24 hours a day, every day of the year to care for special need situations or provide consultations.
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At the heart of family-centered care is the belief that healthcare providers and the family are partners, working together to best meet the needs of the child. We do not want any child in our community to lack access to the medical care they need or get the best start they can in life.
We also focus on teaching and reinforcing the importance of healthy habits in children. Our health educators bring special lessons and activities to local schools that can result in a lifetime of better health. The programs include:
Pediatric Cardiology Clinic
Pediatric cardiologists do outpatient visits at Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb on the first and third Wednesday of every month. These physicians provide diagnosis and consultation for pediatric cardiac conditions such as congenital heart disease.
Pediatric Neurology Clinic
A pediatric neurologist sees children, birth through 18 years, the first Tuesday of the month at Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb for epilepsy and other neurological issues. Lack of insurance is not a barrier. Tests done at the hospital include EEG, MRI, and lab work.
Emergency Care for Pediatric Patients
Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital’s emergency room staff and facilities in DeKalb and Sandwich have met special training and equipment requirements by the Illinois Department of Public Health and have been designated as an Emergency Department approved for Pediatrics (EDAP).
Support for Pediatric Patients
Our nurses and staff are specially trained to adapt interactions and care to each child’s developmental level. They acknowledge the expertise of the family and collaborate with them to provide comprehensive, personalized care for the child.
Other Pediatric Services
Other pediatric services and specialists at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital include:
- Pediatricians
- Family medicine doctors and providers
- Ear, nose, and throat specialists
- Podiatrists
- Pediatric surgery
- Pediatric physical therapy
- Pediatric occupational therapy
- Pediatric speech therapy
- Pediatric ophthalmology
- Pediatric orthopedics
- Pulmonology
Related Resources
- Ronald McDonald House near Central DuPage Hospital1
- Pediatric "At-A-Glance" Schedule for Central DuPage Hospital
- Pediatric "At-A-Glance" Schedule for Delnor Hospital
- Pediatric Specialist Directory for Central DuPage Hospital and Delnor Hospital
- School Nurse Referral Slip: Download and print a parental notification slip to fill out when a child has to visit a school nurse.
- Vaccine Clinic Flier: Learn how and where to schedule a vaccination appointment.
- Kids Handwashing Manual: View a presentation kit designed to help teach children the importance of handwashing.
- Handwashing Informational Kit: Information and games for educating children on the importance of handwashing.
- Bicycle Safety Checklist: Learn important safety checkpoints to help make your ride a safe one.
- Bicycle Safety Presentation Manual: For assistance in giving presentations on bicycle safety.
- Bicycle Safety Information for Parents: Information to help keep your child safe while riding a bike.
- Bicycle Safety Coloring Book: A fun way for children to learn important safety tips.
- Child Passenger Safety Car Seat Belts: Information on using car seats and seat belts properly.
- Brain and Spinal Injury Prevention for Grades 1-3: Read information an ThinkFirst, a classroom program to teach children the importance of safety.
- Child Life Department Wish List: Learn more about the donations that can be made to help brighten a child's stay at the hospital.
- Pediatric Outpatient Needs Assessment for Pediatric Rehabilitation at Central DuPage Hospital or Delnor Hospital: English | Spanish
- Information from Inpatient Pediatrics and the PICU and Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital is a collaborative program between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Lurie Children's and its affiliated physician groups. The physicians participating in this program are neither agents nor employees of Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital or Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital.
The physicians who practice at the Northwestern Medicine Chicago Proton Center are neither agents nor employees of Northwestern Memorial HealthCare or any of its affiliate organizations. These physicians have selected our facilities as the place where they want to treat and care for their private patients.