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Find out about news and events for children with special healthcare needs.

To view information specific to your area, visit your Regional Office page. You can also use the search field in the upper right hand corner to narrow your view.  For example, you can search for camps, workshops, a specific topic, or by condition.

Developmental Screenings in Bureau County

February 4th, 2014

Developmental screenings and evaluations are available for children under 3 years of age in Bureau County. The screening identifies children who may be eligible for Early Intervention services. Eligible children have one or more of…

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Cleft Lip & Palate Team in Rockfordsun-icon

January 31st, 2014

Cleft lip and palate teams repair defects of the lips, teeth, gums, palate, upper and lower jaw. The team approach brings together healthcare professionals from areas including plastic surgery, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, neurology, otolaryngology, speech pathology, audiology, and…

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Therapeutic Program with Horses

January 31st, 2014

Horses play a role in therapeutic programs. Approximately 150 volunteers work with New Kingdom Trailriders to provide the Mounted Achievers therapeutic horseback riding program designed for individuals with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. The program…

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New Cochlear Implant Team in Peoriasun-icon

January 29th, 2014

The Peoria Regional Office is part of a new cochlear implant team. The cochlear implant process involves examination, surgery, device activation, and post-surgical therapy. Cochlear implants are designed to help children with profound hearing loss….

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Pediatric Specialty Clinics

January 28th, 2014

University of Iowa doctors see patients at pediatric specialty clinics near Rock Island. The Genesis Health Group hosts pediatric clinics including cardiology, gastroenterology, genetics, neurology, neuromuscular, and urology specialties. University of Iowa physicians staff these…

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Chiropractic Community Outreach Program

January 27th, 2014

Get no-cost chiropractic examination and x-rays based on your financial need. Palmer Chiropractic Clinics’ Community Outreach Program offers complimentary services based on household size and total household income from two locations:

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