Holy Cross Hospital and expecting moms celebrated the first anniversary of the new Family Birth Center. The Family Birth Center opened with an expert new staff, updated mother and baby rooms and a range of services that have been added to provide high quality and comfortable care in the community. Expert clinical care is the top priority at the Holy Cross Hospital Family Birth Center.

The Family Birth Center combines up-to-date medical treatment with personalized care for the mother and her family. Special care emphasis starts with private delivery rooms and encouraging mothers to have a guest stay overnight in the room. Bi-lingual members of the Family Birth Center are available to assist in providing comfort and communication throughout the birth process. The Family Birth Center will also assist in identifying nearby Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) that will be able to provide comprehensive care throughout the pregnancy and following birth for bother mother and baby. These centers provide sliding scale payments for doctor visits. Prepare for an upcoming birth by attending free prenatal classes at Holy Cross Hospital. If you are interested, call 773-522-0735 to make a reservation.

Free ambulance transportation to Holy Cross Hospital is now available for delivering women on Medicaid or with no insurance. You need only call 800-832-2000 and tell the dispatcher you want to go to Holy Cross Hospital to deliver your baby – an ambulance will bring you to Holy Cross Hospital at no cost.