Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine
Overview
The Potocsnak Family Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine provides comprehensive services to adolescents and young adults. We accept new patients between 12-22 years of age. All patients are followed until their 25th birthday.
Our team is dedicated to a patient and family-centered approach ensuring that youth are actively engaged in their care. We offer a range of medical and mental health services for individuals, including:
- Gender Development Program
- HIV and STI treatment and preventative care
- Community programs and initiatives
- Trainings and education
- Substance use and prevention
- Adolescent Medicine Fellowship
- Behavioral Health
- Adolescent Medicine Research
- Eating Disorders
Nationally-Ranked Care
Lurie Children's is nationally-ranked for pediatric and adolescent behavioral health by U.S.News & World Report.
Research
The Center for Gender, Sexuality & HIV Prevention is the behavioral research arm of the Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine. Our behavioral research focuses on improving the health and wellness of adolescents and young adults.
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Types of Care
We want to work with you to determine the best care for you and your family. Below are four of our most common treatments for patients in the program.
While we believe in providing safe and effective care for our patients, the long-term consequences of some of the treatments are still unknown.
Make an Appointment
We offer several scheduling options for your child's care needs.
Our Locations
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center at 1440 N. Dayton
1440 N. Dayton St.
Chicago, Illinois 60642
1.800.543.7362
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Northbrook
1131 Techny Road
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
312.227.7600
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Westchester
Surgical Treatment Center
2301 Enterprise Drive
Westchester, Illinois 60154
312.227.7900
Lurie Children’s Hospital Outpatient Center in Skokie
3722 W. Touhy Avenue
Skokie, Illinois 60076
312.227.5600
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in New Lenox
1870 N. Silver Cross Blvd. (formerly Clinton Street)
Suite 100
New Lenox, Illinois 60451
312.227.3620
Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine News & Stories
Kids' Wellness Matters Podcast Ep. 19: Recognizing Eating Disorders in Children
Learn how to recognize the signs of eating disorders in children and teens, and discover resources for early intervention and support at Lurie Children's.
Kids' Wellness Matters Podcast Ep. 5: How to Handle Teenage Substance Use
It's never too early or too late to talk with children about the dangers of substance use. Maria Rahmandar, MD, discusses how parents can help prevent drug and alcohol use in their children and offers strategies for helping kids who have already developed a substance use disorder.
Texas A&M Nursing, Public Health Experts Secure $7.4 Million to Improve Adolescent Health Behavior
Teens and Underage Drinking FAQ for Parents
Underage drinking is dangerous and can have long-lasting effects. Our pediatric expert discusses substance abuse prevention and offers tips for parents and caregivers on how to talk about alcohol with teens and adolescents.
Study: Gender-Affirming Hormones Improve Mental Health in Transgender and Nonbinary Youth
Gender-Affirming Care Is Healthcare Not Child Abuse
Philanthropy
Your support is vital in helping us continue to make a difference in the lives of patients and families. The Potocsnak Family Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine relies on philanthropic funding to enhance its programs, services and research for adolescents and young adults. To learn more, please e-mail the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Foundation at foundation@luriechildrens.org or call 312.227.7500.