The Advocate Lutheran General Children's Health Resource Center
At the Children's Health Resource Center, we believe in family centered care. Families play an important part in helping infants, children and teens stay healthy. We offer easy to understand health care information so you can make informed choices about your family's health.
We also provide comprehensive pediatric information to members of our health care team.
Our goals are to:
- Help children and their families understand their health conditions, and become active partners with the health care team.
- Support pediatric health care students and professionals in their care of children by providing a central source of pediatric educational and professional resources.
- Offer child and family wellness information and programs to the community.
Where is the Children's Health Resource Center?
The center is located on the second floor of the Yacktman Children's Pavilion, at Advocate Lutheran General Children's Hospital. It is easy to access from both outpatient clinic areas and pediatric inpatient units. Parking is available in the rear of the Pavilion (see map on back of brochure).
Valet parking is available in the front of the building.
What Will I Find at the Children's Health Resource Center?
The Metrick Pediatric Library
A collection of resources on many health, wellness and illness topics
- Asthma
- Autism
- Cancer
- Cerebral palsy
- Child development
- Cystic fibrosis
- Diabetes
- Eating disorders
- Genetic disorders
- Grief and loss
- Heart diseases
- Hospitalization
- Learning disabilities
- Parenting and discipline
- Safety and injury prevention
- Seizure disorders
- Teen health
and more...
... a variety of formats
- Books
- Journals
- Video/audio tapes
- Interactive CD-ROMS
- Pediatric Advisor software
- Newsletters, pamphlets
- Resource lists by disease/topic
- Guided Internet access
- Professional resource texts
The Metrick Pediatric Library is sustained through a generous memorial endowment established by the family, friends, and colleagues of Seymour Metrick, M.D., long time chairman of the Department of Pediatrics and
lifetime advocate for the health of children.
The Emily Dorfman Learning Center
A safe, comfortable setting to learn about your child's health care needs and medical care in a "hands on" setting
Practice health care skills with teaching dolls and medical supplies. You may request to meet with a registered nurse by appointment. Kids and teens may use games and CD-roms to explore their own health concerns. A medical play area helps the youngest of children understand their care and treatment. (established by the Emily Dorfman Foundation)
Starbright World
A private interactive computer network for hospitalized children and teens
Children can interact with other kids in hospitals across the country and share similar interests and health care challenges. (This computer station was made possible by generous gifts through the Sypen Estate, Dell Computers and Toys "R" Us.)
How are Services Provided?
- Lending library
- Literature and Internet searches
- Local & national support group lists
- Brochures, pamphlets
- Electronic link to the Cancer Care Center, Women's Health Center and Lutheran General Hospital Medical Library
- Children's Community Lecture Series
- Pathways for Parenting classes
How is Information Available?
Visit the center and browse through our resources. Our caring staff can help you with your search or gather materials for you. Fax or telephone a request for information about a specific topic and we will send it to you.
Your request will be handled confidentially.
Phone: 847-723-9484
Fax: 847-723-9360
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