The Department of Pediatrics at Cook County Health promotes family centered care to children of all ages from infancy to young adulthood. Our mission is to establish universal access to the world’s best care and health services for all Cook County residents regardless of the ability to pay, so all may live their healthiest lives. We seek to create partnerships with other health providers and communities to enhance the health of the public. We also advocate for policies that promote the physical, mental, and social well-being of the people of Cook County.
We bring together a breadth of primary and pediatric subspecialty services throughout our wide network of hospital and community systems. We provide well childcare visits, immunizations, screenings, emergency care, and specialized services based on the need of the child. We also offer valuable opportunities to train the next generation of leaders in Pediatric Medicine to care for children in the communities and globally.
Together, we are committed to providing high quality patient care, innovative educational opportunities, and clinical research to improve the lives of children worldwide.
Mope Akintorin, MD
System Chair, Pediatrics
Cook County Health
Our Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine team provides comprehensive primary, consultative and specialty care for teens and young adults aged 12 to 25. We are a partner of Title X services to prevent teen pregnancies and foster educational success. We are a training site for Adolescent Medicine fellowship.
Service available at following locations:
Our Allergy/Immunology physicians provide evaluation and management of pediatric and adult patients with allergic diseases, immunodeficiency, and rheumatologic diseases. We provide inpatient and outpatient consults and referrals for patients with asthma, hives, food allergies, medication reactions, environmental allergies, atopic dermatitis, primary and secondary immunodeficiencies. We offer allergy blood and skin testing, pulmonary function testing, immune function testing, and oral food testing. We are a training site for Allergy/Immunology fellowship.
Service available at following locations:
Our Pediatric Behavior & Development specialist provides consultations and evaluations for children with conditions associated with developmental delay and/or behavior concerns. We work in close collaboration with other medical specialties.
Service available at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County.
Our Pediatric Cardiology subspecialty service provides treatment and management of complex cardiac conditions including congenital or acquired heart defects, arrhythmias, suspected genetic abnormality, and multifetal gestations. We have a dedicated team comprised of Pediatric Cardiologists and a skilled Echo Technician providing 24/7 coverage.
The Division of Pediatric Cardiology earned Accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in Echocardiography. Stroger Hospital is a nationally renowned Trauma Center, working closely with Gift of Hope in the evaluation of Donor Hearts.
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Our Child Abuse Team provides multidisciplinary consultation, assessment, treatment and referral services for children and adolescents suspected of abuse and neglect. We have a dedicated team comprised of Attending Physician and Social Worker who identifies, evaluates, advocates, and treats children and families suspected of child abuse and neglect. We work in collaboration with the medical care team, health care providers and social/law enforcement agencies. We work to ensure the health and safety of every child and family.
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Pediatric Endocrinology specializes in the treatment and management of various types of disorders of the endocrine system. We provide treatment and management for diabetes, thyroid diseases, growth disorder, puberty problems, and metabolic bone diseases. Our team of Endocrinologists, Advanced Practice Nurses, Dietitians, Certified Diabetic Educators and Psychologists utilizes a multidisciplinary approach in providing the best evaluation and treatment for children and their families.
We have a comprehensive DM clinic with the latest technology including pumps and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). We also have an Obesity Clinic on Stroger campus treating various complications including Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), EMO and Dyslipidemia. We offer stimulation testing. We also offer the FIT Program supporting youth with chronic illnesses and their families.
Service available at following locations:
Gastroenterology specializes in complex gastroenterological conditions involving the organs in the digestive system: esophagus, stomach, intestine, liver, and pancreas. We provide care for newborn, infants, children, and adolescents with gastrointestinal conditions including esophagitis, inflammatory bowel diseases, intestinal conditions, gastroesophageal reflux, liver disease, and disorders of the pancreas.
We work in close collaboration with other pediatric subspecialists and surgeons to provide integrated care for children with anomalies and diseases of the gastrointestinal system.
Service available at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
Genetics specializes in the diagnosis and management of congenital and genetic disorders. We provide care for newborn, infants, children and adolescents with birth defects, chromosomal disorder, neurodevelopmental disorders, autism, auditory and visual disorders, seizures, metabolic problems, and other hereditary conditions.
We work in close collaboration with other pediatric subspecialists to provide integrated care for children with congenital and genetic disorders. We provide consultations, genetic counseling, family education and support.
Service available at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology specializes in caring for children who have blood diseases and cancer. We provide diagnosis, treatment and management of blood related disorders and cancer including iron deficiency anemia, hemophilia, sickle cell disease, thalassemia, leukemia and lymphoma in infants, children, and teens.
We are members of the Children’s Oncology Group (COG) and have open national protocols for pediatric malignancies. We also provide hematology services including comprehensive sickle cell disease management.
Service available at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County and Blue Island Health Center
Pediatric Infectious Diseases provides consultations, diagnosis and management of infants and children with a broad array of bacterial parasitic and viral infections. We work in close collaboration with other pediatric subspecialists to provide care for children with infectious and immunological problems. We provide consultations and assistance with selection of appropriate antibiotics, antivirals, or other forms of therapy for infants and children.
Service available at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
Neonatology specializes in the care of critically ill and premature newborns. We have a Multidisciplinary Pediatric High-Risk Clinic to provide primary and neuro developmental follow up care for infants discharged from the NICU and other referring hospitals. We offer an array of pediatric specialty service referrals based on the need of the child.
Service available at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
Pediatric Nephrology specializes in the diagnosis and management of children with a variety of acute and chronic kidney-related disorders and urinary tract infections. We care for children with kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, hypertension, UTI, and nephrolithiasis. We have 24-hour nephrology coverage for our pediatric trauma patients.
Service available at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
Our Pediatric Neurology subspecialty provides multidisciplinary care for children and adolescents with diseases of the nervous system. We address the special needs of children with neurological disorders and work together with patients and their families to provide best and most effective treatments and technologies. Child neurology inpatient consultations and outpatient services are available to evaluate children with a wide range of acute neurological problems including seizures, epilepsy, neurogenetic disorders, and other neurological complications.
Service available at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
Pulmonary, Allergy and Sleep specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of allergies, immunologic, and pulmonary diseases. We provide consultation and care for newborn, infants, children and adolescents with allergies, chronic lung, and respiratory problems, tonsilitis, obstructive sleep apneas, sleep disorders, and immunodeficiency problems. We work in close collaboration with other pediatric subspecialists to provide integrated care for children with allergies and pulmonary disorders.
Service available at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
Pediatric Rheumatology specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of children with a variety of autoimmune and rheumatologic diseases. We specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of children with a variety of autoimmune and rheumatologic diseases.
Service available at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
Our pediatric units: General Pediatric Inpatient, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) provide care for children of all ages. We are staffed by a highly skilled team of board-certified physicians and pediatric subspecialists to care for your child.
Cook County Health is proud to offer diagnostic services for autism.
John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
(312) 864-5437
However, we know that many families are in need of support. We have compiled a list of other Cook County Autism Resources that can help you get your child evaluated, access therapies and other resources.
Click here for additional recommendations on Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and Behavioral Management Interventions.
**Please note that this is not an endorsement of these providers. This is not a comprehensive list of service providers in Cook County. Consider contacting your insurance directly for other options that may be within your network.
Cook County Health se enorgullece de ofrecer servicios de diagnóstico para el autismo.
John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County
PediatrÃa del Desarrollo y del Comportamiento
(312) 864-5437
Sin embargo, sabemos que muchas familias necesitan apoyo. Hemos compilado una lista de otros recursos para el autismo del Condado de Cook que pueden ayudarle a evaluar a su hijo, acceder a terapias y otros recursos.
Haga clic aquà para obtener recomendaciones adicionales sobre Análisis Conductual Aplicado (ABA) e Intervenciones de Manejo del Comportamiento.
**Tenga en cuenta que esto no implica una recomendación de estos proveedores. Esta no es una lista completa de proveedores de servicios en el Condado de Cook. Considere contactar directamente a su seguro médico para conocer otras opciones que puedan estar dentro de su red.
Does your child have a medical condition that:
If you answer yes to any of the above, you’re not alone. The FIT program can help.
Call (312) 864-1247 for more information.
To schedule an appointment with a pediatrician at Cook County Health, please call us. We are here to provide your child with the care they need to grow up healthy and strong.
High quality care with a large network of health care centers in Cook County
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