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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.
Lurie Children's Ranked Among the Top 10 Children's Hospitals
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U.S. News & World Report Names Lurie Children’s Among the Top 10 Children’s Hospitals in the Nation
Lurie Children’s placed among the best of the best on the national honor roll, ranking among the top 10 children’s hospitals. Lurie Children’s again ranked as the #1 children’s hospital in Illinois.
U.S. News & World Report Names Lurie Children’s Among the Top 10 Children’s Hospitals in the Nation
Lurie Children’s placed among the best of the best on the national honor roll, ranking among the top 10 children’s hospitals. Lurie Children’s again ranked as the #1 children’s hospital in Illinois.
Dr. Elizabeth Alpern Appointed Founders’ Board Centennial Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Lurie Children’s
An internationally recognized pediatric emergency medicine physician and clinical epidemiologist, Dr. Alpern brings more than a decade of leadership and research experience at Lurie Children’s to the role.
Lurie Children’s Ranked #6 Globally in Pediatrics by Newsweek
Lurie Children’s ranks #6 globally in Pediatrics in Newsweek’s 2027 World’s Best Specialized Hospitals rankings, earning recognition for the sixth year in a row.
Kids and Smartphones: Statistics on First Phones, Use and Rules
Lurie Children’s report explores how parents navigate kids’ first phones, smartphone use and mental health concerns.
This Fall's COVID-19 Vaccine: What Parents and Caregivers Need to Know
The 2026–2027 COVID-19 vaccine targets the XFG variant. Learn who needs it, when to get it and where your family can find it.
How to Support the Sibling of a Child with Cancer
There are ways parents and other trusted adults can help siblings feel informed, connected and supported throughout a brother or sister’s cancer treatment.
Car Seat Safety: How to Know When It's Time to Transition Your Child
Buckling your child into a car seat should feel simple, but the rules change as your child grows. Our guide walks through each stage, along with Illinois law, so you can feel confident on every ride that your child is safe and secure.
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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