Pediatrics
The OSF Saint Katharine Department specializes in the medical needs of newborns, children, and adolescents. We provide a warm atmosphere for patients and their families, and our caring and compassionate staff take the time to get to know the needs of every child who comes through our doors.
Our skilled providers offer a wide variety of pediatric services, including:
- Well Child Checks
- School & Sports Physicals
- Immunizations
- Treatment for Many Injuries & Illnesses
- Services for Constipation, Allergies, Sleep Disorders, Reflux and Headaches
- Behavioral Health & ADHD Health
Pediatric Center of Excellence
In October of 2017, OSF Saint Katharine was awarded a three-year, $957,300 grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) to establish a Pediatric Center of Excellence for the benefit of children in Lee, Ogle, Carroll and Whiteside Counties.
The three-year project focused on the development of a Patient-Centered Medical Home for all children, birth to 18 years of age, including those with special health care needs. The project enabled expanded access to a broad range of healthcare services, contributing to better health outcomes, and improving the overall health of the community.
In addition to expanded primary care services, our Pediatric Center of Excellence provides care coordination to area families, helping them to navigate a broad range of health services to pediatric specialists through a robust referral process.
The center provides onsite diagnostics and treatment for chronic illnesses such as asthma, allergies obesity and other conditions. In addition, the Pediatric Center offers expanded access to Psychological, Educational, Occupational, Physical and Speech therapies.
Contact Us
(815) 285-5437
The Growing Child
The journey of a child's development is an exciting and transformative experience, full of milestones and growth. From the earliest days of infancy to the complex changes of adolescence, every stage brings unique challenges and rewards. Understanding these stages can help you provide the best support for your child's physical, emotional, and cognitive development. Explore each phase in more detail by clicking on the links below to learn more about how your child grows and evolves at every stage of life:
- The Growing Child: Newborn
- The Growing Child: 1 to 3 Months
- The Growing Child: 4 to 6 Months
- The Growing Child: 7 to 9 Months
- The Growing Child: 10 to 12 Months
- The Growing Child: 1-Year-Olds
- The Growing Child: 2- Year-Olds
- The Growing Child: 3- Year-Olds
- The Growing Child: Preschool (4 to 5 Years)
- The Growing Child: School-Age (6 to 12 Years)
- The Growing Child: Adolescent (13 to 18 Years)
Mood Disorders in Children and Adolescents
Click on the links below to learn more about these topics.
- Overview of Mood Disorders
- Major Depression
- Dysthymia
- Manic Depression / Bipolar Disorder
- Teen Suicide