Because St. Margaret's knows that the care of children is different from adults, we offer our Pediatric / Young

Adult Unit. Our staff is specially trained to meet the needs of children from 0-17 years of age. Bedside cots for

parents, spacious rooms, a large playroom, and a parent lounge are all a part of the Pediatric Unit.  For more

information, call (815) 664-1500.

St. Margaret's Family Birthing Centre offers state-of-the-art equipment and the expertise of a well-trained

staff to expectant parents. Deliveries at St. Margaret's take place in the state approved Level II Obstetric

Center. Comfortable home-like surroundings are offered in the LDR rooms (Labor, Delivery, Recovery), as well

as family waiting rooms. For information, phone (815) 664-1345.

St. Margaret's offers four-week Lamaze/prenatal classes on Mondays, every other month, beginning in

January, from 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Expectant mothers and their partners are invited to learn more about

pregnancy, labor, and delivery. Participants are also given a tour of our Family Birthing Centre. The Sibling

Class is held the fourth Wednesday in the same month as the prenatal class. The Sibling Class is from 7:00

p.m.-8:30 p.m. and is held in room 309. This class is for expectant big brothers and sisters. Both classes are

taught by experienced instructors and are free of charge. For further information, or to sign up for either class,

call (815)664-1345.

The Pediatric Cardiac Evaluation Clinic is designed for any child or young adult (0-18 years) with a

congenital heart defect, murmur, or suspected heart problem. This clinic is held monthy at St. Margaret's.

Phone (815) 664-1365 for appointments or information.

The Pediatric Gastroenterology Clinic is designed for any child or young adult (0-18 years) with any known diseases

of the gastrointestinal tract, or for an evaluation of symptoms in the gastrointestinal tract. This clinic is held once a month

at St. Margaret's.  Phone (815) 664-1365 for appointments or information.