IWS Family Health Dunning

About the Facility

IWS Family Health Dunning is one of the locations of the non-profit organization IWS Family Health (Infant Welfare Society of Chicago), which provides healthcare for children and families in the Chicago area. The facility operates in the Dunning neighborhood of Chicago.

Business Profile

The center focuses on pediatric care for children and adolescents, continuing IWS's mission to provide accessible, integrated healthcare for families. As part of a larger organization, patients have the opportunity to access a wider range of services offered at the main location in Logan Square.

Services

The range of services within the IWS Family Health network includes pediatric care, adult care, prenatal care, dentistry, primary healthcare, and support in the area of mental and behavioral health. As part of comprehensive, integrated family care, patients from the Dunning facility can be referred to other IWS Family Health units when comprehensive or more specialized assistance is needed.

Target Audience

The facility is primarily intended for children and their families from Chicago and the surrounding areas, particularly from the Dunning neighborhood and neighboring communities. The services are aimed at families seeking ongoing pediatric care and easy access to broader medical services within the same organization.

Patient Approach

IWS Family Health emphasizes accessibility, continuity, and coordination of care, allowing families to utilize multiple services within one cohesive system. The operational model is based on a combination of medical care, health education, and support for families, which is typical of specialized pediatric and family centers.

Connection to the IWS Family Health Network

As part of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago, the Dunning facility benefits from the resources of the larger network – experience in working with families, organizational solutions, and the ability to refer patients to other locations for additional healthcare benefits. This allows it to combine the intimate care of a local center with the support of a larger organization.