INFANT WELFARE SOCIETY OF CHICAGO 3600 W. Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647 773.782.2800 fax 773.782.5042 info@infantwelfare.org
INFANT WELFARE SOCIETY OF CHICAGO
CELEBRATING A CENTURY OF VISIONARY CARE
The Infant Welfare Society Auxiliary, established concurrently with the organization, plays a vital role in the success of IWS. More than 750 members from 16 area chapters volunteer thousands of hours and host fundraisers that raise hundreds of thousands of dollars in support of the health care services IWS provides.
PEDIATRIC CLINIC promotes total wellness among our patients. »
OPTOMETRY CLINIC offers eye exams, eyeglass prescriptions and treatment for common eye ailments. »
DENTAL CLINIC provides a full range of dental care with emphasis
on good oral health. »
CHILD & ADOLESCENT COUNSELING SERVICES treat the physical well-being of patients. »
WOMEN’S HEALTH services empower women to become active participants in their own health care. »
FAMILY SERIVCES guides families through early childhood milestones. »
CLINIC SERVICES
The Associate Board was formed in June 2008 to raise awareness among Chicago’s young professionals of the local health care needs of under-served women and children and the ways in which IWS serves those needs. The Associate Board advances the work of IWS through fundraising, public relations and volunteerism.
SPECIAL EVENT INFORMATION
ASSOCIATE BOARD
Upcoming Events
100th Birthday Year Long
Celebration Begins
January 9, 2013
Cutting of the Cake at the
Infant Welfare Clinic
March 3, 2013
Hinsdale
“Project Color Fashionplates & Tablescapes”
Westin Hotel Lombard
April 27 through May 19, 2013
Lake Forest
Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens
MAY 1, 2013
Auxiliary’s 100th Birthday Event
200 NEW PATIENTS A MONTH ENROLL AT INFANT WELFARE FOR ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HIGH QUALITY CARE
The Infant Welfare Society of Chicago provides quality, community-based healthcare to under and uninsured, underserved children and women who would otherwise lack access to basic medical services. »
MADE IN CHICAGOLAND - ABC7 NEWS SPECIAL SEGMENT
On October 31, 2011, Judy Hsu, ABC7 News
Anchor, began a one-week series “Made in
Chicagoland” to makeover a children’s waiting
room at Infant Welfare and to introduce
viewers to products made in Chicago . »
On August 25th, IWS received a $25,000 grant from the Chase Community Giving Program. »
IWS PARTNERSHIP WITH ERIKSON INSTITUTE
Launches Innovative Infant Mental Health Program »
IWS FAMILIES BENEFIT FROM OPTOMETRY SERVICES
Rarely Found in Community Health Centers »
LATEST FROM IWS
IWS WELCOMES NEW MEDICAL DIRECTOR
MORE IN IWS NEWSLETTER HERE »
ALL KIDS
HEALTHCARE FOR ALL KIDS
FOCUS ON HEALTHY VISION
MORE IN IWS NEWSLETTER HERE »
The Infant Welfare Society of Chicago Auxiliary celebrates its
100th birthday with a variety of celebrations beginning with its Birthday Party on January 9, 2013.
