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Lurie Children's is staffed by the very best pediatric specialists who understand kids and will do whatever it takes to provide them with a healthier future.

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At Lurie Children's we understand that caring for kids takes more than medicine. From diagnosis through treatment, it requires compassion and understanding that kids do best when they get to be kids. With a team of world-renowned pediatric experts and kid-friendly care, there’s a reason we’re ranked the #1 children’s hospital in Illinois.

News & Stories

How Reading Impacts Early Brain Development

In the latest episode of our Kids' Health Matters podcast, Mariana Glusman, MD, shares how parents can nurture their children’s cognitive, emotional and social development through meaningful, engaging interactions at home.  

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How Reading Impacts Early Brain Development

In the latest episode of our Kids' Health Matters podcast, Mariana Glusman, MD, shares how parents can nurture their children’s cognitive, emotional and social development through meaningful, engaging interactions at home.  

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More Than 1 in 10 Pediatric Ambulance Runs Are for Mental Health Emergencies

A new study offers a novel look at the scope of the youth mental health crisis across the United States – in 2019-2020, more than 1 in 10 kids who were brought to the hospital by ambulance had a behavioral health emergency.

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What Parents Should Know About RSV Prevention for Infants

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common and potentially dangerous virus that affects almost all infants and young children before the age of two. Now, there is a single-dose immunization that helps in the fight against RSV for infants younger than 19 months of age: Nirsevimab.

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Emergency Departments Saw Firearm Injuries in Children Double During Pandemic

Pediatric Emergency Department visits for firearm injuries doubled during the pandemic compared to earlier trends, according to a multicenter study published in the journal Pediatrics.  

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Neonatal Heart Surgeon and Researcher Joins Lurie Children’s Heart Center Leadership

Cardiothoracic surgical innovator David Winlaw, MBBS, MD, FRACS, has been appointed Division Head of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgery and Surgical Co-Executive Director of the Heart Center at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago starting Nov. 1.

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Higher Parenting Stress for Dads Working from Home During Pandemic

A new survey found that 40% of parents who worked remotely during the pandemic reported higher parenting stress compared with only 27% of parents who worked onsite. The results also revealed a gender difference.

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Lurie Children’s Announces Recipients of 2023 Hope & Courage Awards

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago has announced the recipients of the 2023 Hope & Courage Awards which recognize exceptional community leaders, advocates and young people who are impacting the health and well-being for every child. 

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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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