Guide Category: Medical Resources

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

Genetic testing and counseling.

Amigo Mobility International

Use your power operated vehicle/mobility scooter on the Sabbath! The Amigo Shabbat satisfies the "no work" Sabbath restriction. With no throttle lever activation by the rider, the module's timing circuit sets the chair into idle motion after a short delay. The Amigo Shabbat provides a halachically-approved mobility vehicle for people to honor the Sabbath. Every Amigo Shabbat unit is individually inspected and certified by a Zomet Institute representative. Discover more at myamigo.com.

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago

Division of Genetics, Birth Defects and Metabolism provides a full range of services for the diagnosis, counseling and treatment of patients with genetic and congenital disorders.

Canavan Foundation

Educates at-risk populations about Canavan disease and other Jewish genetic diseases and the reproductive options available to carrier couples. Encourages carrier screening for these diseases whenever appropriate. In addition, the foundation supports research that searches for treatments and a cure for Canavan disease.

Canavan Research Illinois

A 501( c ) ( 3 ) charity, funding medical research to cure Canavan disease, networking affected families, and raising awareness of carrier testing for this fatal childhood neurodegenerative disease.

Chai Lifeline Midwest/Chai Lifeline Midwest Camp Simcha/Simcha Special

Provides free support services to families of children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.

Dysautonomia Foundation

Funds research for better treatment of familial dysautonomia, a Jewish Genetic Disorder.

Dystonia Medical Research Foundation

1 E. Wacker Dr. Suite 2430 Chicago IL 60601 (312) 755-0198 (312) 803-0138 [email protected] http://www.dystonia-foundation.org False 0680

Great Lakes Clinical Trials

Independent, phase I-IV clinical trial center specializing in the study of investigational medications, food products and supplements for the treatment of chronic diseases, notably in psychiatry, neurology and pain management.

Hatzalah Chicago

Hatzalah Chicago is an all-volunteer Emergency Medical Service that is 85-members strong! We are an Advanced Life Support Ambulance Provider whose role is to treat and stabilize patients for transport to the hospital. Hatzalah Chicago provides emergency medical response 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to all who need it, regardless of race, religion or ethnicity. Our mission is to improve medical outcomes and save lives by enhancing existing emergency medical services in the Chicagoland area. We currently service: West Rogers Park, Peterson Park, Skokie and Lincolnwood. We only provide emergency transportation to emergency departments; not for scheduled appointments or doctor's office visits. Emergency Hotline: 847-504-1500. General info:[email protected]. CPR courses:[email protected]: 847-454-0800.

In Shifra’s Arms

In Shifra's Arms offers free prenatal crisis counseling, pregnancy plan coaching, specialized referrals, and targeted financial assistance to women over the course of their pregnancies and the year after birth. We treat every women with compassion, respect and kindness whatever she chooses for her pregnancy. Every woman needs to make choices about her future for herself-but no woman should have to go it alone. Our confidential Helpline is always accessible: 1-888-360-5872 or text us at 202-573-7611.

Jewel Doula

Jewel Doula is a Jewish-led birth and postpartum support organization. We bring a Jewish lens to birth, rooted in community, spirituality and a long history of birthwork and family-building as a part of our tradition. As a trained full-spectrum doula, Stefanie offers bespoke birth preparation for new parents, and hands-on labor support. She has experience at Prentice, UCM and UIC labor and delivery wards. Jewel Doula will provide a short no-cost consult to any expectant parent, and can also provide Jewish and Chicago-focused resources for fertility, loss, birth and post-partum support – including life cycle events like bris (circumcision) ceremonies and baby namings, or 9th month mikveh rituals.

Jewish Care Services of JourneyCare

JourneyCare respects your preferences and choices, and is sensitive to your religious and cultural needs. The team includes several rabbis, social workers and volunteers trained in Jewish customs and values. JourneyCare's Jewish Care Services program combines the expert care of one of the most respected and comprehensive palliative care and hospice programs in the nation with specialized care that is sensitive to Jewish practices and traditions. JourneyCare is the only hospice in Illinois with a program that is specifically dedicated to addressing the range of Jewish observances as well as ritual and cultural issues.

Jewish Healing Network

For those who are ill, grieving, or serving as caregivers, the Jewish Healing Network offers the comfort of human connection, the spiritual support of Jewish tradition and a sense of community to alleviate loneliness and isolation. JHN offers support groups, professional education, community programs, Bikur Cholim (Visiting the Sick) trainings, pastoral counseling, information and referrals. JHN is administered by Jewish Child & Family Services in collaboration with CJE SeniorLife, the Chicago Board of Rabbis, and the Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago.

Mount Sinai Hospital Resale Shops

814 W. Diversey Ave. Chicago IL 60614 (773) 935-1434 true 0737

Myra Rubenstein Weis Health Resource Center

Dedicated to supporting the health education needs of the community. Located at Highland Park Hospital, the Resource Center is a private place to obtain information when making healthcare decisions. Visitors are welcome to stop by to browse the collection and enjoy a relaxing environment between appointments or during other idle time in the hospital. Personal, confidential assistance is available free of charge to help you find the health information you need. Hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

National Gaucher Foundation

A resource for people interested in Gaucher Disease.

National MPS Society (Mucopolysaccharidosis)

P.O. Box 736 Bangor ME 04402-0736 (207) 947-1445 (207) 990-3074 [email protected] http://www.mpssociety.org Barbara Wedehase None false

National Neimann-Pick Disease Foundation

We are a non-profit group dedicated to supporting and empowering patients and families affected by Niemann-Pick disease through education, collaboration and research.

National Tay-Sachs and Allied Diseases Association

Dedicated to research treatment and prevention. Information and services to individuals and families. Public and professional education, research, genetic screening, family services and advocacy.

NorthShore University HealthSystem

Prenatal, preconception and pediatric genetic counseling.

Norton & Elaine Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics

The Norton & Elaine Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics provides educational resources related to hereditary cancers and genetic disorders more common among individuals of Jewish descent. We work closely with community members, clergy, healthcare professionals, and partner organizations to raise awareness of these issues and available support options, including our own low-to-no cost genetic counseling and genetic screening programs. The Norton & Elaine Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics is a supporting foundation of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, and is supported in part by the Michael Reese Health Trust.

Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care

1550 Bishop Court Mount Prospect IL 60056 (847) 685-9900 (888) 707-2462 [email protected] http://www.rainbowhospice.org Jeff Okazaki Provides caring and compassionate services to people with serious illness and their families. For more than 31 years, Rai

Refoenu Health Care Society

Medical referrals and advocacy. Provides cab and pharmacy services on Shabbat and Yom Tov for those needing immediate medical care.

Reproductive Genetics Innovations

Pre-implantation diagnosis for chromosomal and genetic disorders, including those common among Ashkenazi Jews.

Rush University Medical Center

Sarah Palmer – Doula

Sarah Palmer provides trusted birth support and childbirth education that empower expectant and new parents through compassionate, evidence-based doula care. In addition to birth support—which can include planned cesareans, medicated birth, and unmedicated birth—Sarah supports clients through fertility journeys, miscarriage and loss, and abortion care. She meets clients where they are and supports a wide range of needs without judgment, offering a calm, grounded presence during vulnerable moments. In addition to doula care, Sarah offers resources and guidance on incorporating Jewish ritual into reproductive healthcare, including mikvah rituals, brit milah, and naming ceremonies.

Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital

Inpatient, subacute, and outpatient programs specializing in stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, pediatrics, and general neuromuscular & musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital is the Midwest's first fully licensed

Second Act Cancer Recovery Boutique

Downtown Chicago's only ABC accredited cancer recovery boutique providing post breast surgery and compression garments, wigs, hats, scarves and accessories for cancer patients and survivors.

Sinai Health System

California at 15th St. Chicago IL 60608 (773) 542-2000 (773) 257-6208 [email protected] http://www.sinai.org False 0661

The Ark Northwest

Services at the site include case management, a food pantry, rent and utility assistance, job counseling, delivery of medications from The ARK's pharmacy, and other services as needed. The ARK Northwest is open Mondays 9:00-7:30, Tuesdays 9:00-5:00, Wednesdays 1:00-5:00, Thursdays 9:00-5:00, and Fridays 9:00-2:00.

The Ark Seymour H. Persky Building

Services include medical, dental and eye care, pharmaceutical assistance, rent and utility assistance, food, transitional housing, legal aid, job search assistance, benefits advocacy, case management, psychological therapy and testing, a day program for people with ongoing mental health needs, and more.

Tikvah Center for Jewish Recovery & Healing

3320 Dundee Road Northbrook IL 60062 847-226-7741 [email protected] www.tikvahhealing.org Rob Jury The Tikvah Center for Jewish Recovery & Healing is a private, non-profit organization providing treatment for substance use disorders. We offer a continu

Under the Rainbow

Provides psychological services for families in North and South Lawndale.

United Leukodystrophy Foundation

Canavan Disease 2304 Highland Dr. Sycamore IL 60178 (815) 895-3211 (800) 728-5483 (815) 895-2432 [email protected] http://www.ulf.org Paula Brazeal False 0695

Wellsprings Recovery Community

Dov Stein 2101 Valley Road Northbrook IL 60062 248-346-6874 [email protected] http://wellspringsrecovery.org Wellsprings Recovery Community provides support and guidance to individuals and families struggling with isolation and other life crises, such as addictio