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Get Paid for Your Thoughts
Offer your suggestions on the redesign of the National Survey of Children’s Health. An important survey about children’s health is being redesigned to improve the questions. If you have an hour of time and you’re…
Keeping Insurance for Young Adults
Learn about insurance options available as your child ages to a young adult. This Family Voices article describes the different types of insurance coverage available for young adults with special needs. In some cases, your…
Cleft Lip & Palate Linked to Smoking
Researchers found smoking during pregnancy can cause cleft lip and palate. Cleft lip and palate are physical birth defects that occur when a baby’s lip or mouth do not form properly during pregnancy. The 2014…
Special Olympics News
See what’s new with Special Olympics. The September 2014 newsletter has several exciting articles. Find out about the new online process to register for competitions. Like roller coasters? You’ll love the Six Flags fundraising coaster…
Grants Available to Pay for Services & Equipment
Apply for a grant of up to $5,000 to help pay for medical services and equipment. This grant is offered by United Healthcare Children’s Foundation. It helps families who have private insurance, but need financial assistance…
Enterovirus On the Rise
An NPR blog confirms rise in enterovirus cases. Enterovirus (also called EV-68) is on the rise. It causes severe respiratory infections and the CDC says it’s “evolving quickly.” Seek medical attention if you notice symptoms…
Home Care Program Presented at Grand Rounds
Students and physicians learned about the Home Care Program. Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine invited UIC Specialized Care for Children’s Director, Thomas Jerkovitz, to share the vision for the Home Care Program during Grand…
Pageant Inspires Confidence
At the Miss You Can Do It pageant, contestants get more than a day of glamour. The theme of the pageant is a “can do” attitude. Contestants participate to their fullest ability and feel great…
Medicaid Managed Care for Providers
Providers can continue to see children enrolled with Specialized Care for Children. The Department of Healthcare and Family Services’ managed care enrollment requirement does not affect children enrolled with Specialized Care for Children. We provide…