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NASCAR STREET CLOSURES

Due to the NASCAR Chicago Street Race on July 5 - 6, and related events, there will be rolling street closures and traffic congestion June 19 - July 7.

Before your appointment, check the NASCAR website for the latest street closures. Bus routes may be affected. For current CTA and Metra schedules, visit TransitChicago and Metra. Navigation apps like Waze and Google Maps will reflect real-time closures

Please allow extra travel time. All hospital parking garages will remain open, though alternate routes may be needed.

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When a prenatal diagnosis is made, families meet with a prenatal genetic counselor from one of our many pediatric specialty clinics.

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Research is leading to a better understanding of the genetic basis for neuromuscular disorders, including SMA, and new approaches to treatment.

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Advances in the field of genetics have helped researchers identify specific genes and chromosome locations that are involved in many neurologic disorders.

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The Genetic Counseling team explains what to consider when looking for a service and what these results could really mean for you and your family.

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