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.
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 »
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. »
LATEST FROM IWS
CLINIC SERVICES
ALL KIDS
HEALTHCARE FOR ALL KIDS
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
April 21 - Downers Grove
“Wine and Dine” - Westeye Group
April 27 - Flossmoor Jrs.
“Annual Spring Luncheon”
Olympia Fields Country Club
May 19 - Riverside
“Healthy Steps 5K Run/Walk”
September 6 - Wheaton
Playing “Fore” the Kids
Arrowhead Golf Club and Banquests
September 16 - Downers Grove
“Win, Place & Show for the Children”
Arlington Race Track
November 26 - Oak Brook
“Martini Medley” - Drury Lane
November 27 - Oak Brook
“Mistletoe Medley” - Drury Lane
December 5 - Barrington
“Celebrate the Season” - Holiday Luncheon
December 8 & 9 - Wheaton
Luminaria Sale
December 15 & 16
December 22 & 23
Clarendon Hills - Luminaria Sale
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. »
IWS MISSION STATEMENT