Partnerships
The Department of Pediatrics at UI Health partners with other Chicagoland health systems, and the University of Illinois College of Medicine–Peoria to provide the highest quality primary and specialty care for pediatric patients in our nearby communities and throughout the state.
Cook County Health
UI Health and Cook County Health, two of the nation’s largest public health systems, serve more than 100,000 Illinois children. Our hospitals’ Partnership for Pediatric Care brings providers from both hospitals together to deliver seamless, high-quality care, while reducing cost and advancing innovation for our youngest patients. The partnership has allowed us to add more than 10,000 pediatric appointment slots per year in 34 subspecialties at 30 locations across both health systems.
Learn more:
- Patient Care FAQ (pdf)
- Referring Provider FAQ (pdf)
- Referring Emergency Room FAQ (pdf)
- Internal Partners FAQ (pdf)
- Cook County Affiliated Faculty
Shriners Hospitals for Children
UI Health and Shriners Hospitals for Children are dedicated to transforming the lives of children in Illinois through specialized surgical care and treatment of spinal conditions, cleft lip and palate, craniofacial conditions, pediatric orthopedic conditions, and advanced rehabilitation for spinal cord injuries. Some UI Health providers also serve on the Shriners medical team, as well as provide advanced imaging, anesthesia, and other care. Shriners provides a valuable training site for UI Health medical students and residents, and has invested in research conducted by UI Health faculty. To learn more about this partnership, download this presentation (pdf)
University of Illinois College of Medicine–Peoria
The University of Illinois College of Medicine–Peoria educates more than 250 medical students and more than 300 physician residents and fellows each year. These students and faculty provide clinical care to more than 45,000 patients annually and conducts basic science, clinical, and outcomes research. The College of Medicine is home to the Cancer Research Center and is a collaborator in Jump Simulation.
