Chicago Department of Public Health unveils ‘OneChiFam’ Website, a Comprehensive Resource for All Chicago Families
questions, ones that continue as children and families grow: How much should my baby eat? When will my baby sleep through the night and why is my baby crying? What immunizations does my pre-schooler need and how much screen time is too much for my teen?
baby, adolescent, and family health site -- OneChi- Fam.
Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot. “Created with accessibility in mind, the site supports the health and wellbeing of families no matter their income, what neighborhood they call home or what language they speak. Through OneChiFam, we will be able to help families thrive and further our citywide goal of making them stronger and healthier.”
created to connect every family in Chicago with the support they need to live happy, healthy lives. Whether you’re pregnant, bringing a new baby home, raising a teen or looking for support for your whole family,
OneChiFam can help. Resources cover newborn care, child
health, literacy at home, youth access to healthcare, substance
use, nutrition, screen time, LGBTQ+/Identity and much more.
an adolescent. The website can be used whenever parents
or guardians have a question, need some guidance, or just
want to learn about resources available to their family.”
of 25 contributing authors, including lead author Dr. Mariana Glusman, Attending Physician, Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care
at Lurie Children’s Hospital, and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Contributors represent local Chicago medical providers and content experts.
said Dr. Glusman. “Creating the baby-parent content for OneChiFam was a labor of love for us. We hope that it helps parents care for their
newborns, and enjoy them too!”
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