MEDICAID NOTICE: Lurie Children’s continues to serve all patients enrolled in Medicaid. As a safety-net hospital, we will continue providing high-quality care to every child who needs us.

AVISO SOBRE MEDICAID: Lurie Children’s continúa atendiendo a todos los pacientes inscritos en Medicaid. Como hospital perteneciente a la red de protección social, continuaremos brindando atención de alta calidad a cada niño que nos necesite.

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At Lurie Children’s, kids aren’t just part of what we do—they’re the reason for everything we do. From kid-friendly spaces to cutting-edge research, from expert care to community advocacy—it’s all driven by a single purpose. 

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Children's Hospital in Illinois

Ranked among the nation’s top pediatric hospitals, Lurie Children’s brings together more than 70 specialties and the brightest minds in medicine—all focused on delivering compassionate, expert care for every child.

News & Stories

Desmond Finds Success with Oral Immunotherapy

When a terrifying allergic reaction struck her infant son, paramedic Asha found hope in Lurie Children's. Discover how Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) is empowering families to manage severe food allergies and reducing the fear of accidental exposure.

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Desmond Finds Success with Oral Immunotherapy

When a terrifying allergic reaction struck her infant son, paramedic Asha found hope in Lurie Children's. Discover how Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) is empowering families to manage severe food allergies and reducing the fear of accidental exposure.

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Models Predict Severity of Pneumonia in Kids to Help Guide Treatment

Researchers have derived new predictive models which accurately distinguish mild, moderate and severe pneumonia in children. The tools are intended to complement clinician judgement in deciding whether a child’s pneumonia warrants hospitalization or intensive care.  

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Nearly Three in Four Parents Report Sensory Overload

According to a recent survey from Voices of Child Health in Chicago at Lurie Children’s, sensory overload, or overstimulation through the five senses that feels like too much for the brain to handle, was reported by nearly three in four parents in Illinois.

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With a Rare and Serious Diagnosis Before Birth, Aptly Named Baby Hope Defies the Odds

Six-month-old Hope is busy growing up at home – playing with toys, babbling and trying to roll over. For her parents, each routine milestone feels like a little bit of a miracle.

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Niyana Thrives After Liver Transplant, Thanks to Mom

Three-month-old Niyana faced a rare liver disease requiring a transplant and her mother became her life-saving donor. Read their powerful story of sacrifice and the expert care at Lurie Children's that gave Niyana a healthy future.

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Fundraising Ideas for Kids

Inspire your kids to give back! Discover fun and easy fundraising ideas that teach children empathy and empower them to support the young patients at Lurie Children's Hospital.

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Youth Shape the Vision for the Austin HOPE Center

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Innovating Through Pediatric Research

Research at Lurie Children's is conducted through Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute. Our goal is to generate new knowledge and translate advancements in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases that affect children’s health. Research studies are led by over 750 researchers and are organized into four scientific pillars: Basic and Preclinical Science; Clinical and Community Trials; Community, Population Health, and Outcomes; and Quantitative Science.

Join Us in Creating a Healthier Future for Every Child

As a non-profit medical center, Lurie Children’s relies on an engaged and supportive community to elevate the standard of medical care for more children, create innovative programs, accelerate cutting edge research discoveries and work with community partners to make Chicago’s neighborhoods safer for children.

Awards & Accolades

Lurie Children's is proud to be recognized for a number of awards, accolades and achievements.

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