Chicago, IL – In a significant move to elevate pediatric urgent care services in the Chicago metropolitan area, PM Pediatric Care, a leading national provider of specialized urgent care for children, has announced a partnership with Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, the top-ranked children’s hospital in Illinois. This collaboration aims to deliver best-in-class urgent care to children and adolescents across the region.
This strategic partnership brings together PM Pediatric Care’s extensive network and expertise in pediatric urgent care with the renowned reputation and comprehensive services of Lurie Children’s Hospital. Initially, the partnership will focus on three existing PM Pediatric Care locations in Glenview, Naperville, and Mount Prospect. Plans are underway to expand with additional joint venture sites in the near future, ensuring greater access to high-quality pediatric urgent care for families throughout Chicago.
The primary goal of this alliance is to provide families with access to cutting-edge, evidence-based urgent care close to home. By offering extended hours during evenings, weekends, and holidays, the Pm Pediatrics Urgent Care centers will serve as a convenient and efficient alternative to emergency rooms for a wide range of common childhood illnesses and injuries. From fevers and coughs to minor injuries and lacerations, children can receive expert medical attention within their own communities.
“PM Pediatric Care is thrilled to join forces with Lurie Children’s,” stated Dr. Jeff Schor, Managing Partner and co-CEO of PM Pediatric Care. “We share a unified mission to deliver the highest standard of compassionate and readily accessible care to children right where they live. This partnership strengthens our commitment to Chicago families.”
Both PM Pediatric Care and Lurie Children’s Hospital are deeply committed to maintaining exceptional quality of care. As partners, the institutions will engage in shared quality oversight, meticulously reviewing care practices and operational performance metrics. Innovation is a core value for both organizations, and this partnership will foster ongoing initiatives to advance pediatric urgent care delivery, ensuring efficient and resource-conscious care while prioritizing a positive, family-friendly patient experience.
Dr. Derek Wheeler, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Lurie Children’s, commented, “This exciting partnership with PM Pediatric Care allows Lurie Children’s to extend our reach and provide outstanding, high-quality pediatrics urgent care to even more children, precisely when and where they need it most. We are dedicated to ensuring that families have access to the best possible care for their children’s urgent medical needs.”
PM Pediatrics Urgent Care Locations in the Chicago Area:
- 15 Waukegan Road, Glenview, Illinois 60025
- 200 West Rand Road, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
- 2835 Showplace Drive #119, Naperville, Illinois 60564
About PM Pediatric Care:
PM Pediatric Care stands as the nation’s largest provider exclusively dedicated to pediatric urgent care. With nearly 100 locations spanning over 15 states, PM Pediatric Care is recognized for its commitment to specialized pediatric medical care. Demonstrating its dedication to addressing the evolving needs of young patients, PM Pediatric Care recently launched comprehensive mental and behavioral health services, acknowledging the increasing prevalence of these conditions among children and adolescents. A ten-time honoree on Inc.’s 500|5000 list of fastest-growing private companies, PM Pediatric Care continues to be a leader in pediatric healthcare innovation. For further details, please visit pmpediatriccare.com.
About Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago:
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is consistently recognized as the leading children’s hospital in Illinois, as evidenced by its 2022-2023 U.S. News & World Report ranking. Lurie Children’s provides exceptional pediatric care within a cutting-edge hospital environment. The hospital is committed to providing the latest advancements in medical technology, family-centered design, and groundbreaking research through the Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute, solidifying its position as a premier institution for pediatric healthcare.
