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Exciting News!

Midwest Refuah Health Center is growing and we are welcoming new providers.

Following our mission statement to serve our local community, Midwest Refuah is welcoming the following amazing providers to make sure we are meeting the needs of our patients:

Tehilla Dubin, MSW Tehilla is our new Intake Mental Health Therapist.

Clara Treadway, MA, MT-BC Clara is our new Board-Certified Music Therapist.

Sheli Ruffer, MA, R-DMT Sheli is our new Dance Therapist with a specialization in somatic therapy.

 

August 2025

Transforming Mental Health Care

We are thrilled to announce that MRHC has received a significant six-figure donation to amplify our behavioral health services. This generous gift will fuel the launch of several innovative programs and enhance our support for individuals and families across the community.

Dr. Marni Rosen, our Clinical Director of Behavioral Health, shares her enthusiasm, “This support enables us to grow in meaningful ways and make a tangible impact on the community, which has been my dream.”

Key highlights of our expanded services include a music & dance therapy clinic, enhanced psychiatric medication management, and advanced neuropsychological test, informing personalized care plans.

At MRHC, we’re committed to delivering holistic, culturally sensitive care that addresses the unique needs of our community. This donation make a significant step forward in our mission to prioritize mental health and well being.

 

Midwest Refuah Health Center Holiday Hours:

Tuesday, Sep. 23rd – Rosh Hashanah – Closed

Wednesday, Sept. 24th – Rosh Hashanah – 8:30pm-10:30pm

Thursday, Oct. 2nd – Yom Kippur – 8:30pm-10:30pm

Tuesday, October 7th – Sukkot – Closed

Wednesday, October 8th-Sukkot-Closed

Monday, Oct. 13th – Columbus Day – 8am-6pm

Tuesday, October 14th – Shemini Atzeret – Closed

Wednesday, October 15th – Simchas Torah – Closed

As many of you may know, I started Kids First Pediatric Partners in 2004 as a solo practitioner, after spending five years at a practice in Skokie. When I left that practice to go out on my own, I was so fortunate to have the support of the community behind me, which I appreciate to this day. After I retired from Kids First in 2023, I was ready for a break, and not sure if I would return to clinical practice. I have certainly enjoyed the travel and flexibility of the past two years, but I miss caring for children and their families.

To that end, I began working part time at the Pediatric Down Syndrome Clinic at Advocate Children’s Hospital, as well as PM Pediatrics Urgent Care. It was wonderful to start seeing patients again, and made me realize that my true passion is in Pediatric Primary Care and fostering relationships. For those of you I haven’t met yet, let me tell you a bit about my practice style. I have been a Board Certified Pediatrician for 26 years, and I have a special interest in children with special needs, due to my own experience raising a child with Down syndrome. I believe children are best served when there is mutual trust between the family and the physician.

I have a common sense approach to children’s medical and development needs, and am not quick to prescribe antibiotics. I am very grateful for the opportunity here at Midwest Refuah Health Center, and I look forward to serving the community again.

Dr. Cathy