New office policies
- We are NOT accepting any walk-ins. Please call the office if your child needs an appointment so we can triage appropriately. We now offer telemedicine sick visits! Read all about it HERE
- In accordance with the CDCs recommendation for social distancing, we have implemented a "no waiting room" policy. Patients are being placed in a clean room upon arrival to minimize exposure to others.
- Masks are required for all people ages two and up in the office.
- We are checking the temperature of all children and adults who enter the office. If anyone has a temperature of 100 degrees or higher you will be asked to reschedule your appointment.
- If your child has been asked to quarantine because of direct exposure or because of travel, we ask that you reschedule any routine, non urgent appointments.
Testing resources
- The state of Illinois maintains a list of testing sites
- We currently do not have testing available in the office; following a telemedicine visit we can order testing, if necessary, for symptomatic children at the Lurie Children's drive through. If we have already ordered a test for your child but you need to schedule it, you may call (312)227-5300.
- If your asymptomatic child needs a test for college or other reasons, please try one the testing sites above. If a site requires a doctor order, please call us with the fax number. We are happy to order testing on current patients if deemed appropriate by our physicians.
School/daycare resources
The decision to send your child back to daycare or school is a difficult and personal one. Each family must evaluate their child's social/emotional/educational needs, the families health status, and overall tolerance for risk. These resources can help you make the best choice for your family.
- ProPublica article reviewing scientific studies of kids and Covid
- Healthychildren.org article about daycare
- Healthychildren.org article about school
- American Academy of Pediatrics school recommendations
- NBC video featuring Dr Foster about school and travel
More information
- Lurie Children's Covid page
- CDC information on what to do if you are sick
- Local phone information
- Northwestern - (312) 47-COVID
- Rush - (888) 352-RUSH
- Northshore - (847) 432-5849
- Lurie - (312) 227-5300
- IDPH hotline - (800)889-3931