Lois Insolia ALS Clinic
At the Lois Insolia ALS Clinic at the Les Turner ALS Center at Northwestern Medicine, one of the first multidisciplinary ALS clinics in the United States, you will receive care from a team with extensive experience in diagnosis and treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
During your visits, you and your loved ones will meet with several members of your ALS care team, and each will discuss your personalized treatment plan and answer any questions you have.
This is called a multidisciplinary approach. People with ALS who participate in a multidisciplinary clinic generally report a high level of satisfaction with their care, stay healthier, and have improved health care outcomes.
What we offer
- Chicagoland’s first and largest multidisciplinary ALS Clinic, with the highest number of neurologists and dedicated pulmonologists in the region.
- Multidisciplinary care that brings together an experienced team of neuromuscular specialists in one clinic to provide comprehensive support for you and your family.
- Treatment plans that are personalized for your individual needs and preferences.
- Access to enrollment in clinical trials and dedicated clinical trial coordinators.
- Access to care coordination, support, and expertise at no cost from the Les Turner ALS Foundation's support services team.
Make an appointment
To make an appointment at the Lois Insolia ALS Clinic, call 312.695.7950. The clinical nurse coordinator will confirm your appointment and discuss the schedule of your visit.
Lois Insolia ALS Clinic at the Les Turner ALS Center
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Lavin Family Pavilion
259 E. Erie St., 19th floor
Chicago, IL 60611
Getting to the clinic
- There are multiple transportation options available to serve you. If you need assistance planning for transportation to your clinic visit, consider talking with your Les Turner Foundation ALS Support Services Coordinator for help.
- Northwestern Medicine has maps and directions to the Lavin Family Pavilion. You may also download and print this detailed area map.
- We recommend parking at 259 East Erie (lot B); 321 East Ontario (lots C&D) or 222 East Huron (lot A). Once inside the Lavin Family Pavilion, follow signs for elevators that will take you to the 19th floor.
- Bring your parking ticket to your clinic visit and present it to a Les Turner ALS Foundation representative or clinic nurse for a complimentary voucher. Please note whether you have parked in the A, B, C, or D lot so that you receive the correct voucher. Do not allow Northwestern staff outside of clinic to validate your ticket as you will not receive free parking.
Planning for your visit
- We encourage you to bring a dedicated family member or friend to your visit, but we kindly ask that you limit the number of people visiting with you to 1-2 people.
- You will be asked to arrive to clinic an hour before your visit. We understand that traffic can be unpredictable at times in Chicago, so if you are running late, please call 312.695.7950 so that the team can be prepared and adjust your schedule accordingly.
- Please feel free to bring snacks and beverages to your appointment. A food court is located on the second floor of the Lavin Pavilion and other dining options can be found throughout the Northwestern Medicine campus and in the surrounding area.
- Other shopping amenities include pharmacies and banking. A full list of services can be found on the Northwestern Medicine website.
Scheduling follow-up visits and communicating with your care team
- You will visit with your Lois Insolia ALS Clinic multidisciplinary team approximately every three months. After your initial visit, you may be scheduled for a six-week follow-up visit.
- To schedule follow-up visits, stop by the registration desk as you are leaving, or call 312.695.7950.
- Please let the clinic team know if you require interpreter services prior to your visit.
- Your MyNM | Northwestern Medicine patient portal is a convenient way to manage your appointments, access your records, and communicate with your Lois Insolia ALS Clinic team in between your visits.
- Feel free to share your list of questions with your team members via the portal prior to your visit.
Lois Insolia ALS Clinic Care Team
Senda Ajroud-Driss, MD
John Coleman III, MD
Colin Franz, MD, PhD
Robert Gordon Kalb, MD
Acerca de la Lois Insolia ALS Clinic
La Lois Insolia ALS Clinic en el Les Turner ALS Center en el Northwestern Memorial Hospital se estableció en 1986 como una de las primeras clínicas multidisciplinarias de ELA en el país y la primera en Chicago, gracias a los fondos de la Fundación Familiar James V. Insolia y la Les Turner ALS Foundation.
Poco después de perder a su esposa, Lois, a causa de la ELA, James Insolia y su familia asistieron a un grupo de apoyo de la Fundación Les Turner ALS, dirigido por Anne Lidsky. James se conmovió profundamente y sintió una gran empatía por otras familias que vivían con ELA; sabía que necesitaba encontrar una manera de ayudar a quienes sufrían. Así que, en 1986, en asociación con la Fundación Les Turner ALS, estableció el Centro de ELA Lois Insolia en el Northwestern Memorial Hospital, una de las primeras clínicas multidisciplinarias en el país y la primera en Chicago.
Hoy en día, la renombrada Lois Insolia ALS Clinic forma parte del Les Turner ALS Center en el Northwestern Memorial Hospital y ofrece un sistema integral de atención centrado en el paciente que sirve como modelo para el tratamiento de la ELA en todo el mundo.
Después del fallecimiento de James, su hijo, Greg, y su hermana, Gia, han continuado con este legado de apoyo a través de la Fundación Familiar James V. Insolia. Además, Greg y su esposa, Rosemary, han sido activos partidarios de la Fundación durante muchos años. Desde 1986, la familia Insolia ha contribuido con más de un millón de dólares para continuar el legado de Lois y proporcionar el más alto nivel de atención a las personas con ELA.
“Mi padre creía firmemente que una clínica multidisciplinaria para pacientes que viven con ELA era fundamental en el área de Chicago,” dijo Greg Insolia. “Es un honor haber ayudado a establecer y proporcionar ese recurso durante más de 30 años a través del Les Turner ALS Center en Northwestern Medicine, mientras continuamos con la memoria de mi madre. Nuestra familia espera continuar con esta asociación durante muchos años más.”
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