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Announcing Rate Increases for In-Home Nurses

December 19th, 2023

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Introducing “All About Me” Pages to Highlight Your Child’s Strengths, Needs and More

December 13th, 2023

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Executive Director Thomas F. Jerkovtiz presents Ned Kostur with his Award of Merit nomination certificate

Home Care Region 2 Care Coordinator Earns DSCC’s Award of Merit

December 1st, 2023

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A mother feeds her daughter through a feeding tube in her abdomen as the young girl lies on her back

DSCC Partners in Research Study to Improve Home Health Care for Children

November 29th, 2023

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An older, dark-haired boy in a wheelchair smiles at the Christmas trees and holiday decorations that surround him

Sensory-Friendly Holiday Happenings in Illinois

November 22nd, 2023

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DSCC Rolls Out New Tool to Better Connect With Our Participant Families

October 27th, 2023

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A young girl with a tracheostomy tube smiles at the camera while sitting in a small pink chair

New Training Resources on Caring for Children With Trachs

October 2nd, 2023

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Free At-Home COVID Test Program Resumes

September 25th, 2023

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Mom Maria holds her daughter Dalilah, a young girl with hearing loss who wears glasses and hearing aids. They are both smiling at the camera

Institute Provides Education, Support and Connection for Families of Children with Hearing Loss

July 27th, 2023

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DSCC Quality Specialist Honored for Service to Families in Crisis

July 25th, 2023

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