Chicago Department of Public Health unveils ‘OneChiFam’ Website, a Comprehensive Resource for All Chicago Families

 Chicago Department of Public Health unveils ‘OneChiFam’ Website, a Comprehensive Resource for All Chicago Families

CHICAGO - Bringing a baby home is one of the most exciting and joyous times in a parent’s life. But it also comes with a lot of challenges and
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?

Those questions and many more are answered on the Chicago Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) new, comprehensive
baby, adolescent, and family health site -- OneChi- Fam.

“OneChiFam is a comprehensive resource that will allow families in need to get child and family healthcare resources from a trusted source,” said
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.”

 The OneChiFam.org website is a valuable resource for both new and current parents that has important information they will need to know during their baby’s first year and beyond. OneChiFam is a resource
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.

“Whether you’re considering pregnancy, are a first-time parent or have other children at home, finding answers to your questions and resources for your family can be overwhelming,” said CDPH Commissioner Allison Arwady, M.D. “We’re here to help. We’ve compiled some of the most important information you’ll need to know about having a healthy pregnancy, beginning your journey with a newborn or parenting
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.”

Many people came together to share their time, knowledge, and expertise to create new content for OneChiFam, There were a total
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.

Without their support and the wholly-funded support of the Illinois Department of Public Health, Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant, it could not have been created.

“My colleagues and I are very excited that all Chicago families will have ready access to this really important and useful information,”
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!”

OneChiFam is a trusted, comprehensive source of health information and resources for Chicago families. We have the information you need. And if we don’t, we’ll help you find it. Learn more at onechifam.org

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