Thank you for your incredibly warm welcome as I have come on board as your new CEO. I’m Heidi Ortolaza-Alvear, and I’m so grateful for
For nearly a decade, Jerry Isikoff has been an instrumental part of IWS Family Health. In 2015, he joined as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and
The Board of Directors of IWS Family Health would like to share with you the announced retirement of Jerry Isikoff, Chief Executive Officer. Over the
When you or a loved one are ill or need routine healthcare, you need professionals and services you can trust. While you may not realize
A fever is one of the biggest concerns that parents have when it comes to their infant or child. We understand that a fever can
It’s not typically common for infants to have issues with constipation; however, sometimes it happens. While many babies won’t deal with constipation they may have
When bacteria enter the bladder or the kidneys this can result in a urinary tract infection. Unfortunately, UTIs are quite common in infants and kids,
Preventive medicine can play a key role in keeping your children healthy. An important aspect of preventive medicine is scheduling regular well-visits with your child’s
Food poisoning isn’t just a problem that impacts adults. It can also affect children, too. While, as a parent, you may be used to dealing
Diabetes is on the rise, and not just in adults. More and more children in the US are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Type
IWS Family Health provides healthcare services, education, and support to children and families in the Chicagoland area.
Call us +1 (773) 782-2800
Visit us 3600 W Fullerton Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
We provide healthcare services and education to medically underserved and vulnerable families in the Chicagoland area.
Call us +1 (773) 782-2800
Visit us 3600 W Fullerton Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
Monday 8am – 8pm
Tuesday 8am – 6pm
Wednesday 8am – 8pm
Thursday 8am-8pm
Friday 8am-5pm
Saturday 8am-2pm (open on the
2nd and 4th Saturday of the month)
IWS Family Health provides healthcare services, education, and support to children and families in the Chicagoland area.
Call us +1 (773) 782-2800
IWS Family Health provides healthcare services, education, and support to children and families in the Chicagoland area.
Call us +1 (773) 782-2800
IWS Family Health is a 501(c)3 Charitable Organization (Tax ID #: 36-2167752). IWS Family Health is a Federally-Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Look-Alike and a member of the Illinois Primary Healthcare Association (IPHCA) and the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC).
Dr. Tara Ioffe is a dedicated and compassionate Board-Certified Family Medicine physician with a strong commitment to providing excellent care to her patients. She obtained her medical degree from Avalon University in Curacao and went on to complete her Family Medicine Residency at the University of Oklahoma. She has worked at the University of Chicago and most recently NorthShore University. She has since returned to Chicago and is thrilled to join the IWS Family Health team in 2023, where she will continue to provide excellent care to her patients.
Throughout her career, Dr. Ioffe has gained experience in diverse medical fields, such as immediate and urgent care medicine while working at NorthShore Immediate Care. She did clinical research at the University of Chicago. Dr. Ioffe strives to foster a secure and inclusive environment for all her patients. She believes in an integrated approach to medicine, dedicating her time to understand each patient’s unique needs.
During her leisure time, Dr. Ioffe indulges in reading a variety of books for pleasure, plays boardgames, and loves to explore Chicago with her spouse and young child.
