Medical Resources

* Listings with an asterisk are part of the JUF/JF partnership of agencies serving the Chicago and worldwide Jewish community.

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

Division of Genetics
1875 Dempster Street, Suite 285
Park Ridge
IL
60068
Phone: (847) 723-7705
Fax: (847) 723-8675
URL: http://www.advocatehealth.com/luth

Genetic testing and counseling.

Amigo Mobility International

6693 Dixie Highway
Bridgeport
MI
48722
Phone: (800) 821-2710
Email: info@myamigo.com
URL: http://www.myamigo.com

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
225 E. Chicago Ave.
Chicago
IL
60611
Phone: (312) 227-4000 , (800) 543-7362 (appointments)
URL: http://www.luriechildrens.org

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

450 West End Avenue, #6A
New York
NY
10024
Phone: (877) 907-1847
Fax: (866) 907-1847
Email: info@canavanfoundation.org
URL: http://www.canavanfoundation.org

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

P.O. Box 5823
Buffalo Grove
IL
60089
Phone: (800) 833-2194
Email: canavan@canavanresearch.org
URL: http://www.canavanresearch.org

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 *

6600 N. Lincoln Ave.
Suite 300
Lincolnwood
IL
60712
Phone: (847) 763-1818 , (888) 763-1819
Fax: (847) 763-1820
Email: midwest@chailifeline.org
URL: http://www.chailifeline.org

Provides free and year-round support services to families of children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. Kosher, medically supervised overnight camps for seriously ill children and teens.

Dysautonomia Foundation

Chicago Chapter
514 Pleasant Ave.
Highland Park
IL
60035
Phone: (847) 432-6217
Fax: (847) 432-9065
Email: millers3@prodigy.net
Contact: Peggy Miller

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
Phone: (312) 755-0198
Fax: (312) 803-0138
Email: dystonia@dystonia-foundation.org
URL: http://www.dystonia-foundation.org

Great Lakes Clinical Trials

5149 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago
IL
60640
Phone: (773) 275-3500
Email: info@greatlakesclinicaltrials.com
URL: http://www.greatlakesclinicaltrials.com

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

PO Box 59816
Chicago
IL
60659
Phone: Email: Office@HatzalahChicago.org
URL: http://www.HatzalahChicago.org

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:  Office@HatzalahChicago.org . CPR courses:  CPR@HatzalahChicago.org . Non-Emergency: 847-454-0800.  

In Shifra's Arms

Jewish Support for the Pregnant Woman
Chicago
IL
Phone: 888-360-5872 , 202-573-7611
Email: epelman@jewishpregnancyhelp.org
URL: http://www.jewishpregnancyhelp.org

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.

Jewish Care Services of JourneyCare

2050 Claire Court
Glenview
IL
60025
Phone: (224) 770-2489
Email: info@journeycare.org
URL: http://www.journeycare.org
Contact: Rhonda Wehner

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.

Myra Rubenstein Weis Health Resource Center

NorthShore University HealthSystem
Highland Park Hospital
777 Park Ave. West
Highland Park
IL
60035
Phone: (847) 480-2727
Email: mrwresource@northshore.org
URL: http://www.northshore.org/health-resources/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

61 General Early Drive
Harpers Ferry
WV
25425
Phone: (800) 504-3189
Email: ngf@gaucherdisease.org
URL: http://www.gaucherdisease.org

National MPS Society (Mucopolysaccharidosis)

P.O. Box 14686
Durham
NC
27709-4686
Phone: (877) MPS-1001 , (919) 806-0101
Email: info@mpssociety.org
URL: http://www.mpssociety.org
Contact: Barbara Wedehase

National Neimann-Pick Disease Foundation

P.O. Box 49
Fort Atkinson
WI
53538-0049
Phone: (877) 287-3672 , (920) 563-0930
Fax: (920) 563-0931
Email: nnpdf@nnpdf.org
URL: http://www.nnpdf.org

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

2001 Beacon St.
Suite 204
Brighton
MA
02135
Phone: (800) 906-8723 , (617) 277-4463
Fax: (617) 277-0134
Email: info@ntsad.org
URL: http://www.ntsad.org
Contact: Susan Kahn

Dedicated to funding research for cures and treatments, prevention through screening and education. Information and support services for individuals and families affected by Tay-Sachs, Canavan and related genetic diseases.

NorthShore University HealthSystem

Genetic Counseling Services
Evanston Hospital
2650 N. Ridge Ave.
Evanston
IL
60201
Phone: (847) 570-2864
URL: http://www.northshore.org
Contact: Julie Frias

Prenatal, preconception and pediatric genetic counseling.

Norton & Elaine Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics *

30 S. Wells Street
Chicago
IL
60606
Phone: 312-357-4718 , 312-357-4988
Email: jewishgeneticsctr@juf.org
URL: www.jewishgenetics.org
Contact: Jason Rothstein

The Norton & Elaine Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics is an educational resource for hereditary cancers and Jewish genetic disorders. Working closely with clergy, healthcare professionals, support organizations and dedicated individuals, the Center strives to inform community members and raise awareness of available options, including its own subsidized genetic counseling and screening program, so they can plan for a healthy future.

Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care

1550 Bishop Court
Mount Prospect
IL
60056
Phone: (847) 685-9900 , (888) 707-2462
Email: jokazaki@rainbowhospice.org
URL: http://www.rainbowhospice.org
Contact: Jeff Okazaki

Provides caring and compassionate services to people with serious illness and their families. For more than 31 years, Rainbow has been a non-profit, community-based organization serving all of Chicagoland. In addition, Rainbow Hospice provides extensive bereavement services including the Good Mourning program for children, all free of charge to hospice families.

Refoenu Health Care Society

6333 N. Troy Ave.
Chicago
IL
60659
Phone: (773) 761-4005
Email: office@thechicagocenter.org
Contact: Rabbi Yisroel Matzliach

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

Reproductive Genetics Innovations

2910 Macarthur Blvd.
Northbrook
IL
60062
Phone: (847) 400-1515
Fax: (847) 400-1516
Email: info@rgipgd.com
URL: http://www.rgipgd.com

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

Rush University Medical Center

Genetic Disorders Program
1725 W. Harrison Street, Suite 710
Chicago
IL
60612
Phone: (312) 942-6298
URL: https://www.rush.edu/services/genetic-disorders-program

Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital *

1401 S. California Blvd.
Chicago
IL
60608
Phone: (312) 522-2010
TTY: (773) 522-2032
URL: http://www.schwabrehab.org
Contact: Carrie M. Brethauer

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 and accredited rehabilitation hospital and is proud to celebrate delivering quality patient focused care for over 90 years. Inpatient, outpatient physical medical and rehabilitation services for children and adults. A member of Sinai Health System.

Second Act Cancer Recovery Boutique

2924 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago
IL
60657
Phone: 773-525-2228 , 312-560-3076
Fax: 773-348-2228
Email: pattie@secondactchicago.com
URL: www.secondactchicago.com

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 *

1500 S Fairfield Ave
Chicago
IL
60608
Phone: (773) 542-2000
Fax: (773) 257-6208
TTY: (773) 257-6289
URL: http://www.sinai.org

The ARK Northwest *

3100 Dundee Road, Suite 802
Northbrook
IL
60062
Phone: (773) 973-1000
Fax: (847) 272-5330
Email: ark@arkchicago.org
URL: http://www.arkchicago.org
Contact: Marc J. Swatez, Ph.D., Executive Director

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 *

Main Listing
6450 N. California Ave.
Chicago
IL
60645
Phone: (773) 973-1000
Fax: (773) 973-4362
Email: ark@arkchicago.org
URL: http://www.arkchicago.org
Contact: Marc J. Swatez, Ph.D., Executive Director

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.

United Leukodystrophy Foundation

224 N. Second Street
Suite 2
DeKalb
IL
60115
Phone: (815) 748-3211 , (800) 728-5483
Fax: (815) 748-0844
Email: office@ulf.org
URL: http://www.ulf.org
Contact: Paula K. Brazeal, President

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Handmade, unique Judaica crafted from polymer clay, including mezuzah cases, shabbat candle stick sets, menorahs and seder plates. Pieces are adorned with a variety of elements including wire, beads, stones, mica powders and alcohol inks. Many gifts can be personalized with English or Hebrew letters.

Rabbi Menachem Slavaticki

Rabbi Slavaticki is a highly experienced Mohel who has performed numerous circumcisions over the years. He is known for his expertise, professionalism, and compassionate care for both the baby and the family.

Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt

At Menchie's, we provide delicious frozen yogurt and sorbet made with all real and natural ingredients. We have very unique flavors that adhere to everyone's needs including Dairy-free, Nut-free, No sugar added, and Low Carb. Not to mention, all of our flavors are Kosher! We are known as one of the best Kosher dessert places in the city of Chicago! We also have lots of fun coloring sheets and a chalkboard at our store so that families can take their time and enjoy the fun and welcoming environment of our frozen yogurt shop. We bring the community together over delicious, Kosher treats at Menchie's Frozen Yogurt.