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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.

Lurie Children’s Home Serving the CommunityPatrick M. Magoon Institute for Healthy Communities Resources for Parents and Caregivers

Resources for Parents and Caregivers

A Guide to Age-Appropriate Cooking with Children

Cooking and sharing a meal together promotes early relational health, which is crucial for children's development and well-being. Engaging children in cooking and during meal times promotes bonding, communication, life skills and good dietary habits. Cooking with children takes extra time and patience. But when you slow down and make it fun (for both of you), it is well worth the effort!

Our Food, Activity and Nutrition Initiatives have created a guide for parents and caregivers to help with getting young children engaged in cooking and meal preparation. 

View the guide in English | View the guide in Spanish

 

Early Childhood Physical Activity Toolkit

This toolkit is resource for educators and caregivers seeking to incorporate physical activity throughout the day and integrate structured play to promote healthy habits in children aged 0-5.

View the toolkit in English 

Tools and Resources for Cooking Together at Home

This resource kit includes helpful links to free online cooking tutorials, apps, online recipes and more. 

View the kit in English | View the kit in Spanish

 

 

Community Resources to Help Families Access Food

This handout is designed to connect you with valuable resources that support your family's nutritional needs. It includes brief descriptions of the services available and guidance on how to access them. 

View the handout in English | View the handout in Spanish | FoodSmart Benefit for County Care Members

Nutrition and Physical Activity for Post-Kidney Transplant Patients

Easy-to-read information sheets on nutrition, physical activity and healthy cooking for post-kidney transplant patients.

For: Families, parents and caregivers of patients who have received a kidney transplant

Access the information sheets

Resources for Firearm Safety

Our Violence Prevention Initiative Strengthening Chicago’s Youth (SCY) has developed a Firearm Safety Toolkit, which includes Illinois-specific information and guidance for both healthcare providers and caregivers. Its key components include information about firearm laws, ownership requirements, strategies for providers to talk to community members about firearm safety, and resources for parents and caregivers. 

For: Healthcare providers and educators, parents and caregivers, community organizations.

Download the Firearm Safety Toolkit

 

Safe Infant Sleep

We work with community organizations and caregivers to promote evidence-based safe infant sleep practices and reduce sleep-related deaths. Community partners can request materials or co-host events in their neighborhoods.

For: Community organizations, health educators, parents and caregivers

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