Pediatric and adolescent HIV program
The HIV/AIDS team at Children's Memorial
cares for more children and adolescents than any other pediatric HIV service provider
in the Midwest, with patients coming not only from the nine-county Chicago area, but also
from all over the region.
Being a part of a free-standing pediatric hospital with many other specialty
services at the same location has enabled the program to provide a comprehensive
“one-stop shopping” approach to caring for HIV-impacted families. Working
closely with other departments at the hospital, we refer our patients to such
specialty care services as Allergy, Neurology, Dermatology, Cardiology,
Endocrinology, Dentistry, and many other services.
Special activities
Furthermore, the health care team coordinates various special activities for
patients and families throughout the year, including:
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"Caregiver Education Sessions" are held for parents and caregivers on
topics of interest.
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"Family Fun Days," which include an annual holiday party, picnics and
holiday parties, are organized for our families to socialize with each other
and staff outside of the clinic setting.
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Special events for teens that include outings to professional baseball,
football or soccer games.
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The “Big Sibs” mentorship program, which matches our patients and medical
students.
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A quarterly newsletter to share information with parents and caregivers
of children in the program.
To schedule an appointment at Children's Memorial Hospital call
1800.KIDS DOC.
For general information about HIV/AIDS services, programs and research, please
call 773.880.4757.
Children's Memorial Hospital
2300 Children's Plaza
(corner of Fullerton and Lincoln)
Chicago, IL 60614