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Neonatal Care

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At Cook County Health, our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and treatments to provide specialized care for newborns who require medical attention.

This includes premature infants and those born with serious illnesses. Our NICU team adopts a multidisciplinary approach, bringing together expertise from pediatrics, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, social work, and nutrition to ensure comprehensive care.

Common Services

Our NICU is dedicated to the smallest patients with a variety of medical needs. Throughout your child’s stay in the NICU, our team works closely with your family to promote bonding and provide the necessary education, training, and support to prepare for a smooth transition home.
Anemia
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)
Cardiac conditions
Chronic Lung Disease (CLD)
Congenital heart defects
Feeding problems
Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)
Jaundice
Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Neonatal Sepsis
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension
Pneumonia

High-Risk Neonatal Follow-Up Clinic

After discharge from the NICU, we continue to support families and their children at the High-Risk Neonatal Follow-Up Clinic (HRC). This clinic provides ongoing multidisciplinary care and neuro-developmental assessments for infants through the age of five. Services are specifically designed for those who have developmental disabilities or are at risk for developmental delays.

Specialty Care Coordination Includes:

  • Cardiology
  • Early Intervention Services
  • Genetics
  • Nutrition
  • Neurology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Social Work
  • Surgery
  • Radiology
  • Urology

Why Choose Cook County Health for Neonatal Care?

  • Expert Care: Our NICU team includes highly trained neonatologists, nurses, and a multidisciplinary support team who are specialists in neonatal care.
  • Advanced Technology: We utilize the latest in medical technology and treatments to provide the best care for the most vulnerable patients.
  • Family-Centered Approach: We believe in involving families in the care process, ensuring they are informed, supported, and prepared for the future.

For more information or to visit our NICU, please contact us directly at the number provided. Our team is here to support you and your infant every step of the way.

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Call us at: (312) 864-0200

Providers

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Oluremi Adesida, MD
Oluremi
Adesida,
MD
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Ghanshyam Das Agarwal, MD
Ghanshyam
Das
Agarwal,
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Vishwanath Agrawal, MD
Vishwanath
Agrawal,
Neonatology
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Mopelola Subuola Akintorin, MD
Mopelola
Subuola
Akintorin,
Care of Preterm Babies, Neonatal Drug Withdrawal, and Sick Newborns
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Aalok Avinashi, MD
Aalok
Avinashi,
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Chandrarekha Bandepalli, MD
Chandrarekha
Bandepalli,
MD
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Shaaista Budhani, MD
Shaaista
Budhani,
Prenatal counseling of mothers facing threatened preterm deliveries
Christian Castillo Curiel, MD
Christian Castillo Curiel, MD
Christian
Castillo Curiel,
MD
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Minyuen C. Enger, MD
Minyuen
C.
Enger,
MD
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Shou-Yien Huang, MD
Shou-Yien
Huang,
MD

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John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County

1969 W. Ogden Avenue
Chicago, IL 60612

(312) 864-6000
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