Medical Services • Pediatrics

A new phase in NCH's unique partnership with Children's Memorial Hospital

Northwest Community Hospital and Children's Memorial Hospital are expanding services to bring you the very best in pediatric care. Board-certified pediatric emergency specialists from Children's Memorial are here from 9 am to 1 am daily. And, in May 2010, the pediatric ED expanded its number of beds for children.

NCH Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics (EDAP) certification

NCH's ED has been recognized by the state of Illinois as an emergency department approved for treating children. The pediatric ED staff is specially trained to care for children using child-sized equipment and following guidelines for weight-appropriate medications.

Multidisciplinary staff trained in child development

• Children's Memorial pediatric specialists are on-site 24 hours a day and are available to see children for consultations in the main ED when the pediatric ED is closed
• Board-certified Children's Memorial pediatric emergency medicine doctors care for your child in the pediatric ED
• Nurse practitioners are master's-prepared, board-certified and have specialized expertise in pediatric and emergency care
• Registered nurses have experience in the care of pediatric emergency patients and have received training in pediatric advanced life support (PALS) and Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) as well as trauma and cardiac care

Pediatric ED patient service hours

• 9 am to 1 am daily
• When the pediatric ED is closed, Children's Memorial pediatric specialists are available for consultation in the main ED

Children's Memorial pediatric emergency medicine specialists

NCH's pediatric emergency department is staffed by Children's Memorial pediatric emergency medicine specialists.

AbuJamra, Lina, MD
Allen, Gail A., MD
Carroll, Meta, MD, FAAP, FACEP
Corboy, Jacqueline, MD
Marble, Richard D., MD

Newly renovated, advanced facility specifically designed for children

• Pediatric treatment bays for emergency treatment
• Equipment, seating, stretchers and supplies uniquely fashioned to meet the needs of pediatric patients and their families
• A television in every patient bay
• Toys, games and puzzles to keep your child happy and occupied
• A sibling waiting area, comfortable seating in the rooms and child-friendly decor

Animal-Assisted Therapy in pediatric ED

• Since 2007, specially trained dogs and their handlers have been visiting children in the pediatric ED
• These visits help distract and comfort children while also reducing stress
• Visits must be approved by parents and the charge nurse
• Responses of patients, parents and staff has been overwhelmingly positive

Rely on NCH for convenient access to a comprehensive range of specialized inpatient and outpatient pediatric services. Find a physician now or call 847.618.4YOU (4968).