ALS Clinic
About the Clinic
The University Of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System makes it easier for ALS patients to receive all the care they need in one spot by providing a multidisciplinary approach to the disease. We’ve partnered with The ALS Association Greater Chicago Chapter to create a monthly ALS/UI Hospital Clinic, where our patients can be seen by a team of medical professionals in one setting, all in one day, within a relatively short period of time.
The multidisciplinary approach allows our patients to not only have an opportunity to discuss their medical needs with a neurologist, but also with a comprehensive team of medical professionals who are well versed in ALS. The multidisciplinary clinic team includes: a neurologist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech and language therapist, respiratory therapist, dietitian, social worker, coordinating nurse, and chapter staff. The clinic team provides important medical care for patients while also helping them in the management of their disease in a supportive, specialized, and collaborative environment.
Through the ALS Clinic and Dr. Julie Rowin, we’ve extended our reach to the ALS population in the Greater Chicago Area and Northwestern Indiana, to increase awareness of the disease.
The ALS clinic meets on the 4th Thursday of every month from 1:00-5:00 p.m.
For more information, please call University of Illinois at 312.996.4780.
ALS Association Greater Chicago Chapter Support Groups
The ALS Association Greater Chicago Chapter hosts support groups for our patients, their friends, and family members because we care about meeting the emotional needs of the patients and their caretakers as well as their medical needs. For more information click here.
Our Team
We've designed a team approach to ensure all the needs of our patients are met. ALS patients have a variety of needs which is why we provide a wide range of specialists. To ensure the most comprehensive care the team includes:
- neurologist
- physical therapist
- occupational therapist
- speech and language therapist
- respiratory therapist
- dietitian
- social worker
- coordinating nurse
- chapter staff