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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 Supporting Youth in Schools

Supporting Youth in Schools

Lurie Children’s works in close partnership with Chicago Public Schools and other school districts across the State to support student health and well-being. Given the interconnectedness of health and education, these partnerships are essential to our mission.

Highlights of our engagement in schools include: 

  • Mobile Health Program: Bringing primary care and immunizations directly to students, ensuring they meet medical requirements and stay healthy.
  • Mental and Behavioral Health Support: The Center for Childhood Resilience equips schools with trauma training, group interventions, and behavioral health team support to address students’ mental health needs.
  • Education and Training: Expert-led sessions for teachers, parents, and school staff on topics such as trauma-informed practices, injury prevention, sexual health, obesity prevention, LGBTQ+ inclusivity, and substance use prevention.
  • Care Coordination: Dedicated services to help Lurie Children’s patients transition back to school, bridging the gap between health and education.
  • Policy Support and Development: Assistance in implementing health and wellness policies, developing school discipline frameworks, and crafting inclusive policies for concussion management and gender equity.
  • Youth Empowerment:
    • Mentorship and workforce development opportunities for students across grade levels.
    • Programs that encourage youth-led research and advocacy in areas like substance use, teen pregnancy, and violence prevention.
  • Sudden Cardiac Arrest Preparedness: Project ADAM equips schools with resources and training to respond to cardiac emergencies, ensuring student safety.
  • Support for Pregnant and Parenting Students:
    Connect Home Visiting Chicago provides referrals to community-based home visiting programs tailored to young parents.

For more information about Lurie Children’s partnership in schools, please contact Anna Browar, School Partnerships Manager.

Download the full Summary of Lurie Children’s partnership activities with Chicago Public Schools.

Patrick M. Magoon Institute for Healthy Communities