Chicago Health & Health Care Providers

• Advocate Bethany Hospital - A 150-bed acute care hospital on the Westside. General information, services, doctor's directory, senior wellness, baby advocate, map and directions.

• Advocate Health Care - Faith-based healthcare group including Bethany, Christ, Good Samaritan, Good Shepherd, Hope Children's, Lutheran General, Ravenswood, South Suburban and Trinity hospitals.

• Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Hospital on Chicago's North Side describes specialty services, community services, medical education and provides health links.

• Catholic Health Partners - The network consists primarily of St. Anthony's Hospital.

• Chicago Shriners Hospital - Specializing in pediatric orthopedic surgery, plastic, reconstructive and craniofacial surgery, and spinal cord injury care. Includes contact details, admissions guidelines, background, support, and contribution information, and links.

• Children's Memorial Hospital - Children's doctor referral service, home health care, patient and staff information, telemedicine and telehealth.

• Dental in Chicago - At Dental In Chicago we provide you with the best Dentist in the Chicago Area. Our Dentist are highly skilled professionals. They provide all types of professional dental services in the Chicago area. We make it easy for you to find a qualified dentist to assure you the best possible treatment for your dental needs.

• Holy Cross Hospital - Describes services and employment opportunities, and provides a physician directory. Read hospital news.

• La Rabida Children's Hospital - Describes services and provides children's health and medical information for patients, families, and professionals.

• Lincoln Park Hospital - This site offers a full list of services, a find-a-doctor search and job postings.

• Loretto Hospital - Describes health and medical programs and services, locations, and employment opportunities.

• Louis A. Weiss Memorial Hospital - Lakeview area. Extensive clinical programs and patient services. News, community health. Searchable; links.

• Mercy Hospital and Medical Center - Programs and services offered, insurance coverage, Mercy Network, and a map of the area.

• Methodist Hospital of Chicago - Describes health and medical services and features a patient handbook, physician directory, and employment opportunities.

• The Neurologic & Orthopedic Institute of Chicago - A specialty hospital, located at the former site of Ravenswood Hospital, offering diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of neurologic and orthopedic patients.

• Northwestern Memorial Hospital - A teaching hospital; Health, visitor and patient information, classes, screenings and support groups, clinical services and research trial information.

• Norwegian American Hospital - Describes services and departments. Find a physician or learn about their residency program.

• Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago - Patient care, advocacy, education, and research.

• Resurrection Health Care - Catholic health care system includes eight hospitals: Holy Family Medical Center; Our Lady of the Resurrection Medical Center; Resurrection Medical Center; Saint Elizabeth Hospital; Saint Francis Hospital/Evanston; Saint Joseph Hospital; Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital Center; Westlake Hospital; ten nursing homes, four retirement communities, a large home health company and dozens of outpatient services and facilities.

• Rush University Medical Center - One of the nation's premier research and teaching hospitals. Offering leading-edge medical treatment.

• Sinai Health System - People and institutions that compose the Sinai Health System.

• South Shore Hospital - Provides a directory of services and departments, and employment opportunities.

• St. Bernard Hospital - Offers a list of doctors, services and career opportunities.

• Swedish Covenant Hospital - Serves the medical needs of the north and northwest sides. Describes health and medical services, classes and lectures, residency programs, employment and volunteer opportunities.

• Thorek Hospital and Medical Center - Includes health care links, community participation, information on the Center for Male Health, employment and contact information.

• Trinity Hospital - Serving Chicago's south side since 1895.(Advocate Health Group).

• University of Chicago Hospitals - History, facilities, calendar of events, physician resources, departments and specialties, and contact information.

• University of Illinois Medical Center - Provides health and medical news and articles, a directory of physicians, and information on services, clinical trials, and health plans.

• Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine - Organization for Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry. Provides focus to patients with comorbid medical and psychiatric illness and the interaction between them. This focus entails clinical work, research and teaching and the provision of medical-surgical psychiatry services.

• Adler Dreikurs Psychological Services Center - Full-service outpatient mental health clinic offering counseling, therapy, and psychological assessments to children, adolescents, and adults. Features a staff fluent in multiple languages.

• Alan Jacobs Consulting - Trainer, consultant, and transactional analysis practitioner. Provides bibliography of writings and photography.

• Anger Clinic - Mitch Messer helps clients harness anger and manage it in constructive, productive ways.

• Anger Management Education - Bernard Golden, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Areas of specialty include anger and conflict management, anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder, underachievement, motivation, self-esteem, Gay and lesbian issues, and HIV issues.

• Arla (Lisa) McMillan, PsyD - Provides psychotherapy, counseling and referrals for adults, specializing in women's Issues. Therapy approach is GLBT-affirming and culturally sensitive. Located in The Loop.

• Behavior and Mood Clinic - Counseling and therapy services for adolescents and adults for various mental health concerns including, depression, anger management, couples, anxiety.

• Carolbeth Shansky PhD - Clinical psychologist located in the Loop.

• Center for Internal Change - John C Goodman, LCSW. Bucktown. Cognitive and psychotherapy, coaching and counseling. Brochure of services, articles, testimonials.

• Center for Personal Development - Clinical and counseling psychologists and social workers.

• Chicago Center for Family Health - A family therapy training institute that provides advanced training for mental health and health professionals; counseling for families, couples and individuals; and community consultation.

• The Chicago Center for Psychoanalysis - Post-graduate training program for psychologists and social workers.

• Chicago Psychotherapy Partners - An affiliation of five independent psychotherapists located in Chicago and Oak Park.

• Chicago Society of Clinical Hypnosis - Professional organization that provides opportunities for interactive learning between members from various disciplines. Component section of American Society of Clinical Hypnosis.

• Claret Center - Psychotherapy and spiritual direction services. Offers information on services, workshops, practicum, consultation, and massage therapy. Newsletters and events calendar provided.

• Community Counseling Centers of Chicago - C4 - Behavioral health and social service provider, offers information on its comprehensive services, specialities and contact information for its nine locations, links, and an art gallery.

• David E. Hartman PH.D. ABPN - Board-certified neuropsychologist concentrating in practice in medical and forensic neuropsychology, behavioral toxicology and clinical psychology. Site showcases educational background, articles, papers and presentations

• Eliezer T. Margolis, Ph.D., ABPP, Licensed Clinical Psychologist - Uses an existential psychotherapeutic approach to the struggles of adults who have chronic, serious medical illness, physical disability, sexual difficulty, or trauma, or who are dealing with death and dying.

• Honisa Behavioral Treatment Centers - Chicago, Illinois area providers of hospitalization aftercare; pastoral counseling; psychological, behavioral and custody evaluations; family and individual treatment programs; and business consulting services.

• House Calls Counseling. - Counseling in the home or office, serving the Chicagoland area. Includes overview of services and staff plus contact information.

• Interaction Dynamics - Psychological group provides business and individual counseling,custody evaluations, fitness for duty, employee selection and workers compensation evaluation. Practicum training manual, client listing, and contacts with services available in English, Polish, Russian, and Spanish.

• Interactions Therapy Center - Dr. Gail Gabbert specializes in relationship and family problems. Includes services and contacts.

• J.C. Hodge & Associates - Offers certified pastoral psychotherapy and licensed clinical professional counseling. Services are offered to individuals, couples, families as well as religious and secular organizations.

• John A. Hosterman, Ph.D. - Assessment of learning disabilities, dyslexia, ADHD, gifted children, and other learning disorders. Testing for children and adults. Pricing and information on services featured. Offices in Chicago and Wilmette.

• Kathleen Young, Ph.D., Psychologist - Psychologist has 15 years of clinical experience with adolescents and adults with a variety of issues and concerns.

• Margaret L. Mason, LCPC - Imago Relationship Therapist and Counselor providing resources on love, relationships, marriage, and counseling.

• May Weber, M.D., Physician and Psychiatrist - Provides psychoanalysis, in-patient and out-patient hospital work, legal counseling in areas of criminal behavior, sexual abuse, and drug abuse, and provides couples and group therapy.

• Ninth Street Center - Focuses on the work of Paul Rosenfels in developing a science of human nature. Features articles, events, discussion groups, peer counseling, and viewpoints on human interaction and homosexuality.

• Obsessive Compulsive Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago - Sponsors lectures, events, support groups, advocacy, and newsletter; donations and volunteers welcome. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) fact sheet and links are provided.

• Partners for Change - Provides Counseling and Psychotherapy. An average over 20 years of post-grad experience in working with clients with a broad range of concerns.

• Patricia A. McMahon, Psy.D., - Offers experienced counseling and clinical psychology for adults, adolescents, couples. Offices in Chicago and Schaumburg.

• Psychotherapy Associates of Chicago - Licensed social workers provide therapy for adults, couples and children using psychotherapy. Fees and general information is provided. Michael Vernon, LCSW and Jonathan Levy, LCSW.

• Pyschotherapy Practice Chicago - Dr. Brian Lynch, M.D. Exploration of affect theory, his practice and writings.

• Rae Rich, LCSW - Experience treating children, adolescents and adults suffering acute or chronic emotional, personal, and psychological distress.

• Robert L. Moore, PhD - Psychoanalyst and professor at Chicago Theological Seminary; author of best-selling books on the masculine psyche.

• Scholarship and Guidance - Social service agency serving adolescents, young adults and their families by providing them with professional psychotherapeutic and prevention services. Outside resources, and details on programs and services are highlights.

• SecretMind.com - Psychotherapy Guide - Fred M. Levin, M.D., a board certified psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, offers advice on how to select an expert psychotherapist, explains different approaches to psychotherapy, and provides links to mental health information.

• Sexual Enrichment Counseling Services (SECS) - Offers sexual enrichment counseling services. Also offers self-help books and tapes on sexual problems.

• Suraleah Michaels, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist - Practice devoted to working with adults, both in individual and marital counseling. Also provides coaching to professionals and entrepreneurs.

• Thresholds Psychiatric Rehabilitation Centers - Provides over 30 service locations and 75 housing developments for the mentally ill, including vocational rehabilitation and horticultural therapy programs at Urban Meadows, a non-profit florist. Includes published articles, program finder, and resources.

• Wellness Options - Descriptions of the practitioner Starla Sholl, LCSW, and counseling and hypnotherapy services.

• Academic Dermatology & Skin Cancer Institute of Chicago - Dermatologist in the Chicago loop certified to treat skin cancer with Mohs micrographic surgery. Also offers hair transplantation, laser hair removal, botox and collagen injections.

• Affiliated Podiatrists, Ltd. - Podiatry practice of Drs. Harold, Joel and Marc Feder. Services, location and contact information.

• Alivio Medical Center - A bilingual bicultural non-profit community health center serving the predominantly Mexican, Latino community, the uninsured and underinsured in Pilsen, Little Village, Heart of Chicago, Back of the Yards, Near West, Lower West and Southwest Chicago.

• Associates in Nephrology - Medical group offering a full line of treatment services for kidney-related healthcare issues. Features physician profiles, information on kidney biopsy, links, and contact details.

• Chicago Foot & Ankle Deformity Correction Center - Led by Dr. Edgardo Rodriguez, DPM and performs foot and ankle reconstructive surgical and non-surgical techniques. List of services, care options, physician profile, and contact details.

• George V. Bucciero, DPM - Podiatry clinic with Pam Eernisse, DPM and Charlotte Covello, DPM. Overview of services, location, hours and contact information.

• Neurologic & Orthopedic Institute of Chicago, The - A freestanding, acute care hospital, focused on the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of neurological and orthopedic patients.

• Northwestern Center for Orthopedics - Orthopedic private practice north of the Loop. Opening animation. Clinician roster, live employment application form, FAQ.

• Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation - A multi-specialty physician organization affiliated with Northwestern University Medical School and Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Provides information on its 35 medical and surgical specialties and subspecialties.

• Roscoe Village Family Medicine - Features information on the staff, services offered, hours of operation, directions and handouts for various conditions and diseases.

• Sauganash Health Associates - A medical group offering family healthcare. Lists hours, location, and links to online resources.

• University of Illinois Medical Center - The Nutrition and Wellness Center provides the kind of advanced clinical expertise, specialized services, and state-of-the-art technology you will find only at a major university medical center. Located in Chicago, Illinois.

• Active Care Center - Chiropractic medicine and body wellness center with focus on holistic care and rehabilitation for everyone. Sciatica, back pain, sports injuries, acupuncture, natural primary care. Dr. Albert Pawlusiewicz. [English / Polska language options.]

• Carla A. Craig, LCSW - Traditional psychotherapy integrated with knowledge from Flower Essence, Reiki, Ericksonian Hypnosis, Ayurveda and meditation.

• Chicago Area Holistic Product and Services Directory - Link directory to sites with holistic products and services including yoga, feng shui, psychotherapy, psychics, massage, acupucture, qi qong, meditation, new age and Jung.

• Chicago National College of Naprapathy and Clinic - The College teaches the Oakley Smith Naprapathic Method and prepares Licensed Doctors of Naprapathy. Clinic hours available on website.

• Chiropractic Health Resources - Richard Bryan, DC, offers chiropractic care, massage therapy and pilates. Includes overview of services and methods, pilates pricing structure and instructor profiles, profiles and techniques of massage therapists.

• Fabulous Hands - Carl Occhipinti combines Swedish, Esalen and reflexology techniques in Chicago.

• The Healing Circle - Group of Reiki practitioner and other healers who meet weekly to share healing and energywork

• HealthWorks - A fully integrative medical clinic offering patients an effective and comprehensive approach to health care. Staffed by board certified osteopathic and chiropractic physicians, sees a full spectrum of patients.

• Hypnosis Unlimited, Inc. - Hypnotherapy and hypnosis center specializing in both traditional trance work along with light/sound technology and offers classes and workshops in individual hypnotherapy.

• Jay Stone, MBA, DCH - Features details about Dr. Stone's clinical hypnotherapy practice, along with short profiles on how hypnotherapy can help for various conditions. Also, offers classes, articles, his authored publications and speaking engagements.

• NLP Institute of Chicago - Offers instruction in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), a human behavior system that combines aspects of psychology, linguistics, and computer science. Also, features instructor resources and opportunities, schedule, links, and contacts.

• Wellness Associates of Chicago - An integrative health center that combines preventive medicine, psychoneuroimmunology, traditional Chinese medicine, qigong, massage, chiropractic, and environmental medicine.

• Wellness Source - Features a profile of founder Arlene Englander, LCSW, NBCCH and the various wellness and hypnotherapy programs and workshops, including self-hypnosis. Offers a newsletter and overview of benefits provided.

• Active Body Chiropractic - This South Loop-based center specializes in the Active Release Techniques, sports and general injuries, and wellness care.

• Advanced Spine & Sports Care - Specialize in natural health and wellness, sports injury rehabilitation and back pain relief. Two locations in Chicago.

• Advantage Health & Wellness - Chiropractic office of Douglas R. Krebs DC, CSCS, offering sports injury, massage therapy, X-ray and other services.

• Anderson Chiropractic - Specializing in spinal trauma and back pain. Features the doctor's biography, services, FAQs, and contact form.

• Brian D. Goelz, CCSP - Specializes in treating sports-related injuries and rehabilitation, and chiropractic adjustments. Features two locations, hours of operation, and location map and care resources. Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician designated.

• Center For Preventative Health - Alternative and traditional techniques: acupuncture, Chiropractic Medicine, cranio-sacral therapy, NAET allergy treatment, nutrition, therapeutic massage.

• Chicagoland Chiropractic Health Center - Meet Dr. Michael Kauf, find answers to frequently asked questions, learn about the spinal subluxation, or read newsletters.

• Chiropractic Chicago - Dr. Elissa Grossman, DC, specializes in sports medicine, spinal injury, and disc problems using chiropractic, acupuncture, and physical therapy.

• Chiropractic Health Resources - Chiropractic care, pregnancy and therapeutic massage, neuromuscular therapy, cranio-sacral therapy, Pilates.

• East Bank Chiropractic Health Center - Located in Downtown Chicago, full-service chiropractic health center. FAQ, information about the clinic, doctors, services offered, links to interesting sites.

• Gordon K. Fimreite DC - Old Town. Fact sheets, pricing, nutrition, directions and map.

• Midwest Chiropractic - Family chiropractic clinic; meet Dr. Rafi, find answers to frequently asked questions, learn about your spine, or read our newsletters.

• Progressive Chiropractic - Richard Ezgur, D.C. Lincoln Park practice also offers acupuncture, nutritional, herbal, and massage therapies, sports rehabilitation.

• Sayre Health Services, Ltd. - Full-service chiropractic care with location map of office and links of interest. Audio messages are featured.

• Seaman Chiropractic Center - Northwest side chiropractic office offering acupuncture, massage therapy, nutritional counseling, and rehabilitation. Mailing list, FAQs and contact form are provided.

• West Loop Chiropractic - Features overview of chiropractic care and new patient intake form for download.

• Energy for Life - Features chi kung, nei kung, and tai chi training systems by Gary J. Clyman, Master Instructor and Licensed Acupuncturist.

• Healing Junction - Alternative medical clinic founded by Kirk Moulton. Features description of conditions, and related natural healing tips.

• Larisa Turin - ChicagoAcupuncture.com - Information on Chinese Medicine and acupuncture for the Chicago area.

• Chicago Eye Institute - Ophthalmologists and surgeons providing information on the procedures and services offered.[Requires Flash.]

• Craig M. DeClark, OD - Optometrist that specializes in the treatment of diseases of the eye, eyeglasses, and contact lenses. Includes profile, appointment form and contact information.

• Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) - Health are education with an emphasis in eye and vision care. Features information for prospective, current and alumni students, along with news and events, course catalog, and location.

• Kraff Eye Institute - Offers a full spectrum of progressive eye care services and routine eye examinations and care for children and adults.

• Northwestern Vision Correction Associates - Lasik information at Chicago's Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

• Novamed Eyecare Inc. - Acquires, develops and manages ophthalmic ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) nationwide. Features include business model, service offerings, management, investor relations and careers. (Nasdaq: NOVA)

• Weltzer-Maite PC - Optometric practice features information about optical services.

• Archer Dental Care - Providing general and cosmetic dentistry. Description of services, staff profiles and contact details.

• Benjamin S. Fiss DDS - North loop. General, restorative and cosmetic services, also halitosis, sleep apnea, TMJ treatment. Fact sheets, virtual tour, office hours, map.

• Big Smile Dental - Providing general, cosmetic and orthodontic dentistry. Description of services, staff profiles and contact details.

• Bruce C. Gronner DDS - Gold coast. Comprehensive services. Newsletter and links.

• Chicago Laser Teeth Whitening Specialists - Cosmetic dentistry practice performs BriteSmile laser teeth whitening, dental veneers, implants, teeth straightening. Location and contact information are provided.

• Chicago Periodontal Group - Features FAQs on periodontal disease and its treatement, links, and office and physician information.

• Cityview Dental - Full service dental care office in Bucktown/Wicker Park and performing tooth whitening, dental implants, while working with many forms of dental insurance.

• The Dental Group - Services from Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center. Fact sheets and links. $25 Marshall Field's gift certificate for first-time patients.

• Donald R. Lason, D.D.S. - Cosmetic and family practice. Includes qualifications, list of services, and testimonials.

• Gold Coast Dental Associates - Loop dentist specializes in general, cosmetic and implant dentistry.

• Gregory F. Strobel, DDS - General dentistry practice located in the Loop. Site features dental education, office hours, location map and secure area for patients only.

• Halsted Dental Associates - General, cosmetic and implant dentistry based in the Lincoln Park area. Overview of services and procedures plus doctor and staff profiles, locations, policies, and photographs. On-line appointment scheduling.

• Haralampopoulos, Dimitri J. DDS & Associates, PC - Offers education, prevention and treatment. Contact information provided.

• Harold J. Krinsky, DDS, FAGD - General dentistry. Overview of services, location, staff biographies, hours and contact information. Recognized as a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD).

• James D. Rohan DDS PC - In the Loop. General, restorative, and cosmetic services. Office hours and map.

• Jeffrey A. Kramer DDS - Albany Park. General, restorative, cosmetic services, and oral surgery. Office hours and map.

• Jordan J. Tilden DDS - River North. General, restorative, cosmetic services and oral surgery. Office hours and map.

• Kenneth L. Gould DDS - Located in the downtown Loop. Welcomes new patients and overview of dental services, staff, and patient education topics.

• Lake Dental Care - Donald L Bennett DDS PC, and Kalee Bugman DDS. Comfortable dental care with an emphasis on sedation and cosmetic dentistry.

• Lincoln Dental Care - Anna Simeoni, DDS offers general and cosmetic dentistry. Includes credentials, details of treatments, specials and location.

• Louis R. Kaufman DDS - Hyde Park. General, restorative, cosmetic services, and oral surgery. Office hours and map.

• Manus Dental at Six Corners - Northwest side. General, restorative, cosmetic services and oral surgery. Office hours and map.

• Mark T.R. Gamalinda, DDS, P.C - Uptown. General, restorative, and cosmetic services. Office hours and map.

• Midway Dental Care - Rick Laguatan DDS. General, restorative, and cosmetic services; staff speak Spanish. Office hours and map.

• North Pier Dental Associates - Practicing full-time general and restorative dentistry with an emphasis on cosmetic dentistry. Includes new patient offerings.

• One Magnificent Smile, Ltd. - Clifford A Zmick DDS MS. Westside. General, restorative, cosmetic services, and oral surgery. Office hours and map.

• Paul A. Lukawski DDS - Northwest side. General, restorative, and cosmetic services. Office hours and map.

• Paul J. Chaiken DDS PC - Albany Park. General, restorative, and cosmetic services. Office hours and map.

• Peter Tomaselli DDS - Comfortable dental care with an emphasis on cosmetic and general dentistry. Feature appointment form, doctor biography, hours of operation, and location map.

• Petrie, Storer and Kaminski, DDS, PC - Offering services such as: laser cavity detection, oral surgery, teeth whitening, implants and dentures, intraoral photography, endodontics and microabrasion. Highlights include appointment request form, directions and contact details.

• Printers Row Dental Care - Provides general and cosmetic services. Includes details of services and directions to the office.

• Richard Goldman DDS - In the Loop. Specializing in Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome and related disorders. Physician profile, brochure of services, articles.

• Robert Deaver DDS - In the Loop. 24-hour emergency care, prosthetics and cosmetic services. Office hours and map.

• Said AlBareedi, D.D.S. - Orthodontic practice. Includes patient education materials, photo gallery, and testimonials.

• Scott A. Emalfarb DDS PC - Lincoln Park. General, restorative, cosmetic services, and oral surgery. Office hours and map.

• Sheffield Square Dental Care - Dentist Eliot Tokowitz serves Chicago and surrounding area. Includes services and contacts.

• Sheldon Seidman DDS - North loop. Cosmetic services. Physician profile, brochure of options, patient testimonials. Flash animation.

• Stone Dental Group - Nasrin Azim DMD. Lincoln Park. General, restorative, cosmetic services and basic oral surgery. Office hours and map.

• Studio of Aesthetic Dentistry - Led by Dr. Mladen Kralj and offering a referral awards program, complimentary whitening and aesthetic consultation.

• University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry - Includes information for dental health professionals, students, and patients. Offers clinic services at a reduced fee schedule.

• Water Tower Dental Care - Cosmetic dentistry practice led by Dr. Jennifer R. Moran and Dr. Daniel Aneszko. Details on services, testimonials, client reservations and procedures for implant, cosmetic, sedation dentistry services.

• Webster Dental Care - Steven P. Rempas DDS. Lincoln Park. General and cosmetic services, periodontics and endodontics. Drill-less technique. Office hours and map.

• Westend Dental - Specializes in cosmetic dentistry procedures such as whitening, bonding, and porcelain veneers.

• William J. Cohen DDS - Southwest side. Cosmetic and restorative services. Live registration and appointment forms, office hours, map, newsletter and links. Opening animation.

• Winning Smile - Jonathan Y. Yahav, DDS, provides cosmetic, implant and restorative dentistry. Includes credentials, details of services, an appointment form, testimonials and office locations.

• American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS) - National headquarters for professional association that offers organization information, on-line questionnaire and career enhancement resources.

• Krell-Reuben Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery Ltd. - Specializing in oral and maxillofacial surgery, including extractions.

• Michigan Avenue Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - Dr. Guthrie performs diagnosis and treatment of all types of oral conditions, and specializes in the placement of dental implants. Features patient resources, overview of practice and services offered, location, and contact details.

• Chicago Asthma Consortium - Seeks to reduce the morbidity and mortality and enhance the quality of life for people with asthma. Includes information on its programs and services, statistics, brochures, event calendar, and contacts.

• Chicago HELP: STD Educational Support Group - Providing support, resources and education to lay persons on sexually transmitted disease (STD) prevention.

• Chicago Stuttering Society - Independent nonprofit group established to provide information, advocacy, and support for those who stutter.

• Gastro-Intestinal Research Foundation of Chicago - GIRF supports research on the causes and cures of digestive diseases. Includes support for patients, friends and relatives. Offers programs and services, education, and contacts.

• Scleroderma Foundation - Chicago Chapter - Supports patients and families of this chronic, autoimmune disease of the connective tissue. Includes overview of programs and events, donations, links, and contacts.

• Skin Disease Education Foundation - Not-for-profit organization that focuses on educating and updating physicians about diseases and conditions of the skin. Includes conferences, public education programs, and contacts.

• Tuberculosis Control in Chicago - A comprehensive information site for tuberculosis, a mycobacterial infectious disease, that is developed and maintained by local volunteers. Features area resources, clinics, a photo gallery, and contacts.

• Infant Welfare Society of Chicago - Providing health services for disadvantaged women and children since 1911. Includes information on its comprehensive medical, dental, educational and mental health services to poor children up to age 19.

• Metropolitan Neopediatrix - Pediatrics clinic led by Dr. Samir Wassef, M.D., affiliated with Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital. Features staff biographies, insurance information, hours and location.

• Ronald McDonald House - Offers housing for families of seriously ill or injured children being cared for at Children's Memorial Hospital or other nearby hospitals.

• Ronald McDonald House - Provides affordable housing for families of seriously ill children. Located near the University of Chicago Children's Hospital.

• Stretch-N-Grow of Chicago - A comprehensive early childhood fitness and wellness program designed to promote exercise and wellness among young children. Includes overview of programs and classes, birthday parties, instructors, and contacts.

• Franciscan Sisters of Chicago Service Corporation (FSCSC) - A full service management organization that exists primarily to serve and support the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago (FSC). Includes overview of independent and assisted living, skilled nursing care, Alzheimer's care, adult day care, hospice and home care options and locations.

• United Methodist Homes - Providing assisted living, a skilled nursing facility, homecare services, and low-income apartments.

• Aid For Women - Offers pregnancy testing, ultrasound, peer counseling, and referrals.

• Art, Body & Soul - Designs and offers services to create pregnant bellymasks for women, and features life casting and workshops by artist Theresa Suchy McGraw.

• Catholic Charities - Offers professional counseling related to family and pregnancy, medical care, social services, and emotional support. Located in Chicago and Waukegan.

• Genesis House - An emergency shelter, outreach agency and recovery program for prostituted women. Includes list of programs and contact information.

• Go With The Flow: Lactation Support Services - Debra Nawracaj RN, IBCLC. Consultation, equipment rental and purchase. Pager number only.

• Women First Associated - An obstetrics and gynecology practice associated with Resurrection Medical Center. Includes general information and tips for healthy living.

• Access Living - A cross disability organization governed and staffed by a majority of people with disabilities. Fosters the dignity, pride, self-esteem and available options of people with disabilities. Background, programs and services are featured.

• Anixter Center - Disability Services in Chicago - Provider of quality vocational, residential and educational options, substance abuse prevention and treatment, and health care.

• Association of Horizon, Inc. - A non-profit, volunteer organization that provides opportunities for persons with and without disabilities to socialize, interact and learn from one and other. Organization overview, program and event information, volunteer opportunities, and newsletter.

• Chicago ADAPT - Grassroots activists who advocate the rights of people with disabilities. Includes information on services, activities, discussions, and contacts. Affiliated with National ADAPT.

• Chicago Association for Retarded Citizens - CARC serves children and adults with developmental disabilities through intervention centers, special education and vocation training. Information, publications, services and volunteer opportunities.

• The Chicago Lighthouse - For people who are blind or visually impaired. Offers information on employment, education, clinical and social programming services.

• Chicago: Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities - Includes special interest programs, press releases, programs and services information, along with Access Notes, a monthly newsletter, and contacts.

• Council for Disability Rights - Advancing rights and enhancing lives of people with disabilities. Features include national and state news, do-it-yourself guides, FAQs, voting resources and articles.

• Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago - Helps people with disabilities to achieve independence. Description of programs and service, volunteer opportunities.

• Family Resource Center on Disabilities - FRCD offers services for all children with disabilities. Includes overview of programs, history, staff directory, publications, and events calendar.

• Misericordia Heart Of Mercy - Home to over 550 children and adults with developmental disabilities, some physically involved as well.

• Special Music by Special People - A Chicago Park District music program for people with developmental disabilities, such as Down syndrome. Image and video galleries are featured.