Molly Hofmann has been named an Emerging Nurse Leader in Illinois. The University of Illinois at Chicago’s Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) is pleased to announce that our Associate Director Molly Hofmann is one of the 40…
UIC’s Division of Specialized Care for Children highlights the need for timely screenings and follow-up services in honor of Better Hearing and Speech Month. The ability to communicate is one of the most important achievements…
Day and overnight summer camp opportunities for all ages and abilities throughout Illinois. Summer is fast-approaching, along with a long break from school. We’re here to help you find the right activities and programs to…
Doctors placed a “winter coat” around Eloise Hoffman’s heart to fix a rare congenital heart defect. Eloise Hoffman is an energetic 2-year-old who loves to laugh, play outside and chase her grandparents’ dog. “She’s just this…
Learn from experts in the field about assistive technology, post-transition, behavior planning and early detection and intervention. The University of Illinois at Chicago’s Institute on Disability and Human Development and The Autism Program of Illinois (TAP)…
Community support helped the Barmaki family achieve homeownership. Raising five children in a small two-story apartment is difficult. It’s especially challenging when one of them uses a wheelchair. Jaouad and Hoda Barmaki had to carry…
Trisha Jamison’s son Everett has Dravet syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy. Life with epilepsy can be a hard battle and an emotional roller coaster. “To watch your small child have a seizure for an…
DSCC staff provide an air conditioner to family of baby boy recovering from heart surgery in triple-digit temperatures. Families enrolled with the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) know their care coordination team…
2018 Illinois Miss Amazing Junior Teen Queen Izzy Gonzalez encourages others to share their talents and creativity. Fifteen-year-old Izzy Gonzalez didn’t know what to expect when she decided to take part in her first Illinois…
Newsletter for the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics promotes DSCC’s efforts to help families. The University of Illinois at Chicago’s Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) is honored to be included in…
