CHILD ABUSE MEDICAL EVALUATION | MERIT (MEDICAL EVALUATION RESPONSE INITIATIVE TEAM) - UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AT ROCKFORD

Provides all children suspected of being physically abused, sexually abused, or neglected with timely expert medical evaluations and treatment, as well as serving the community as a resource for prevention, research, and education. - MERIT case coordinator will receive requests for evaluation. - The coordinator will arrange for second opinions from other CAC's or DCFS investigators. - Medical personnel will collaborate with investigative providers to determine next steps.

Date of Last Formal Update

07/25/2024

Data provided by

PATH Inc. 211

Physical Address

2350 N. Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61107

Hours

Mon-Fri: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.

Voice

(815) 971-5000

Hotline | Javon Bea Hospital - Rockton

Fee

No fees.

Eligibility

Any child under the age of 18 years old suspected of being abused or neglected.

Agency info

MERIT (MEDICAL EVALUATION RESPONSE INITIATIVE TEAM) - UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AT ROCKFORD