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HEAL Helps with Unexpected Medical Expenses

June 23rd, 2016

ComEd launched a utility assistance program for those facing unexpected medical expenses The HEAL program helps ComEd customers pay their electric bill when they experience unexpected medical expenses. HEAL comes from the Hospital-Based Energy Assistance and…

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Healing Garden Opens at Almost Home Kids

June 8th, 2016

“It’s a wonderful place of serenity and refuge.” Outside the Naperville location of Almost Home Kids, a garden has been created for children, siblings, parents, guests, and volunteers. Visitors enjoy the soothing water fountain, figures of kites, flowers, and deer…

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Special Movie Screenings

February 23rd, 2016

Special needs screenings of family-friendly movies These are family-friendly movies for children with special needs and their siblings. Lights are turned up and volume is lowered to create a more sensory friendly experience. Children are welcome…

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Shriners and UI Health Join Forces

February 9th, 2015

New affiliation agreement allows for seamless care. The Shriners and UI Health created an affiliation that allows patients easier access to doctors. This UI Health article details how patients will benefit from the new arrangement….

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Staff Visit Craniofacial Center

January 14th, 2015

Chicago area staff visited one of the oldest and largest craniofacial facilities in the world. Our staff helps many children who were referred to us from the UIC Craniofacial Center. We toured the Center to…

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Camp STAR 2015 Registration Opens

December 2nd, 2014

Register now for this unique Summer camp for children with ADHD and related disorders. Camp dates will be June 15 through July 31st.  For more information call Amy Shimoni at 847-433-6001, extension 108. Camp STAR…

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Día del Niño 2014

June 18th, 2014

At this celebration of children, families had fun learning to be happy and healthy! The celebration kicked off with a 2.1 mile walk from the National Museum of Mexican Art to the UIC Forum. Walkers…

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Chicago Park District Special Recreation Programs

March 6th, 2014

Find out about programs from the Chicago Park District. Chicago parks have over 20 specialty locations and special recreation programs for people who have physical or intellectual disabilities, who are blind or visually impaired, or…

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