Childhood blood disorders
Blood disorders are complex conditions, ranging from problems with red blood cells to bleeding, clotting and the body attacking its own cells. At Advocate Children’s Hospital, you can feel confident that our experienced doctors will identify the problem and find the right solution.
Our innovative approach to treating childhood blood disorders also goes beyond medical care. We help your child thrive with support for their physical, emotional and social needs.
Childhood blood disorder care at Advocate Children’s Hospital
We provide comprehensive care to help your child live the fullest life possible. At Advocate Children’s Hospital, you’ll find:
- High-quality care: We provide the latest treatments, including clinical trials of promising approaches. Your child has access to expert care that helps them enjoy a more comfortable and active life.
- Specialized team: Your child’s care team includes board-certified pediatric hematologists, doctors who focus on treating childhood blood disorders. Our doctors are supported by a care team that includes skilled nurses, nurse practitioners, psychologists, nutritionists and others. Learn more about our hematology team.
- Experience with all blood disorders: Our doctors work with hundreds of children living with various types of blood disorders, including von Willebrand disease. We offer individualized diagnosis and treatment, starting with your family’s first visit.
- Complete care for sickle cell disease: Our sickle cell team provides your child with comprehensive care, including specialized apheresis therapy to replace red blood cells. We have a dedicated nurse educator and social worker in our child-friendly clinic. Learn more about our sickle cell program.
- Support for life and school: Our nurse educators and social workers help your family, friends and community learn about blood disorders. Our Child Life specialists help children cope with challenges and celebrate success. A social worker focuses on hematology and helps pull resources together.
- Care close to home: Our Oak Lawn location offers a range of treatments, so your family can avoid drives into the city as much as possible. When needed, we can arrange additional care through nearby partners.
About the Chicagoland Children’s Health Alliance
We recognize the importance of teamwork. We’re part of the Chicagoland Children’s Health Alliance, partnering with Pediatrics at NorthShore University HealthSystem and the University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital in pediatric hematology. Through us, your child has access to even more specialists and programs.
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