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Program Description

Nationally recognized for treating pediatric hemophilia, thrombophilia and hemostasis. A regional referral center for children with muscular dystrophy, movement disorders and epilepsy. The first and largest perinatal network for obstetrical and neonatal care in the state of Illinois. These are only a few of the many reasons why Rush University Medical Center is a leader in caring for children of all ages, from newborns through young adults.

At Rush, physicians from more than 30 specialties address the full range of pediatric diseases and congenital problems, from the common to the complex. With expertise that earned a state designation as an official “children’s hospital,” Rush pediatricians, pediatric surgeons, nurses and other health professionals provide care that aims to fulfill community needs, empower parents and advance medical science.

Services Provided

Explore our services through the links at right. Each program emphasizes comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for children with all types of medical conditions. In addition, we offer services to help patients and families cope with the challenges of illness. These include our Child Life Services department, which caters to the emotional and developmental well being of hospitalized children and their families.

Clinical Team

The staff of Rush Children’s Hospital includes physicians and surgeons who are experts in the care of children and work closely with specially trained psychologists, nurses, therapists and other clinicians. Rush is home to two of the finest primary care pediatric practices in the region. The Rush medical staff also boasts many nationally respected pediatric subspecialists and researchers. Many of our physicians have international reputations for their contributions to research, most notably in infectious diseases, respiratory physiology, genetics and cancer. Kenneth Boyer, MD, is chairperson of the Department of Pediatrics at Rush. For profiles of physicians specializing in pediatrics, see the link at left for Find a Doctor.

Physicians, if you would like to refer a patient to Rush Children's Hospital, please call (312) 942-1000.

Contact Name	Rush Children's Hospital
Contact Phone	(888) 352-RUSH
Contact E-mail	contact_rush@rush.edu

Location
Rush University Medical Center 1653 W. Congress Parkway, 770 Jones Chicago, IL 60612
Enter At: Building entrance is at 1750 W. Harrison.

Included in this section:

Adolescent Family Center: The Rush Adolescent Family Center is one of the nationýs oldest prenatal care and family planning clinics for teens.

Blood Disorders & Pediatric Cancer: Rush Children's Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, offers comprehensive diagnostic and treatment programs for children with hematologic and oncologic disorders.

Center for Congenital and Structural Heart Disease: Information on the Rush Center for Congenital and Structural Heart Disease at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois.

Child Life Services: The Rush Childrenýs Hospital Child Life Department focuses on the emotional and developmental well-being of hospitalized children and their families.

Critical Care (Pediatric): The pediatric critical care program at Rush provides services for children with the entire range of severe illness.

Cystic Fibrosis Center: The Rush Cystic Fibrosis Center offers a state-of-the-art, multidisciplinary team approach to the care and treatment of infants, children, adolescents and adults with cystic fibrosis.

Eating Disorders Program: The Rush Eating Disorders Program provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and treatment of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and related problems.

Fetal and Neonatal Medicine Program: Information on the Fetal and Neonatal Medicine Program at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois including treatment of fetal anomalies.

Genetic Diagnosis and Counseling: The Section of Genetics at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, provides a full range of services for the diagnosis, counseling and treatment of patients (children and adults) who have or who are concerned about genetic and congenital disorders.

Neonatology: Rush Children's Hospital's Section of Neonatology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, provides comprehensive care for critically ill newborns and infants, including consultation, transport and intensive care.

Pediatric Cardiovascular Services: Rush Children's Hospital provides complete clinical services for the diagnosis and treatment of congenital and acquired heart disease in children and young adults.

Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes Management: The Section of Pediatric Endocrinology provides children and adolescents with evaluation and treatment for hormonal irregularities and diabetes problems.

Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition: The Section of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Rush Childrenýs Hospital offers the broadest range of services available for treatment of problems of the stomach and intestines.

Pediatric Infectious Diseases: The Section of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Rush provides consultation for diagnosis or treatment of any and all suspected infectious diseases in children.

Pediatric Nephrology: The Division of Nephrology and Hypertension provides state of the art comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for children with acute or chronic kidney problems.

Pediatric Neurology: The Section of Pediatric Neurology treats a wide range of diseases from learning and behavior disorders to those requiring critical care.

Pediatric Orthopedics Program: Our pediatric experts take a family-focused approach to the diagnosis and treatment of infants, children, adolescents and young adults with orthopedic conditions.

Pediatric Primary Care: General pediatric clinics are available at Rush Children's Hospital for children, adolescents and young adults.

Pediatric Psychology: At Rush Childrenýs Hospital, our clinical psychologists are specially trained in the care of children and young people.

Pediatric Pulmonary Disease: Rush Children's Hospital provides comprehensive care for infants, children and adolescents with pulmonary disorders.

Pediatric Referral Program at Rush: Both members and non-members of Rush University Medical Center's medical staff can easily admit pediatric patients to Rush Children's Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, by calling (312) 942-1000.

Pediatric Surgery: The Section of Pediatric Surgery at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, delivers optimal care to infants, children and adolescents who have critical problems consistent with the tertiary care commitment of the hospital.

Surgical Care for Children: Rush offers a full range of surgical care with the special needs of children in mind.



Clinical Services Rush Children's Hospital Home Adolescent Family Center Blood Disorders & Pediatric Cancer Cardiovascular Services (Pediatric) Child Life Services Congenital Heart Disease Critical Care (Pediatric) Cystic Fibrosis Center Eating Disorders Program Endocrinology & Diabetes Management (Pediatric) Fetal and Neonatal Medicine Program Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition (Pediatric) Genetic Diagnosis and Counseling Infectious Diseases (Pediatric) Neonatology Nephrology (Pediatric) Neurology (Pediatric) Pediatric Orthopedics Program Pediatric Referral Program Pediatric Surgery Primary Care (Pediatric) Psychology (Pediatric) Pulmonary Disease (Pediatric) Surgical Care (Pediatric)

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Residency Program

Residency Program in Pediatrics

Rush Neurobehavioral Center