Ranked #1 in Illinois for a Reason

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

Lurie Children’s Is Again Ranked #1 Pediatric Hospital in Illinois by U.S. News & World Report

Ann Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago continues to be recognized as #1 in Illinois in the U.S. News World Report Best Children’s Hospitals annual rankings. Lurie Children’s is the only pediatric hospital in Illinois ranked in all 11 specialties, by far outpacing other children’s hospitals in the state.

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Lurie Children’s Is Again Ranked #1 Pediatric Hospital in Illinois by U.S. News & World Report

Ann Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago continues to be recognized as #1 in Illinois in the U.S. News World Report Best Children’s Hospitals annual rankings. Lurie Children’s is the only pediatric hospital in Illinois ranked in all 11 specialties, by far outpacing other children’s hospitals in the state.

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Marisol's Journey to Beating Pediatric Thyroid Cancer

With the support of Lurie Children's Pediatric Thyroid Program, Marisol's diagnosis of thyroid cancer has not stopped her from pursuing her goals. 

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Nonfatal Opioid Overdoses in Youth Spiked During Pandemic

Drug overdose mortality has risen faster among adolescents than the general population in recent years, largely due to fentanyl. A new study sheds light on trends in nonfatal opioid overdoses in youth – an area that was not as well characterized, but key to formulating prevention strategies to save lives.

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Lurie Children’s Ranks #9 in Newsweek’s List of World’s Best Pediatric Hospitals

Lurie Children’s ranked #9 in Newsweek’s list of the World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2025 in Pediatrics. The hospital is among the top 250 pediatric hospitals worldwide to be recognized.

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Laryngitis in Kids

Is your child's voice hoarse or raspy? They might have laryngitis. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment options for this common condition in children.

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Finding Peace Through Pain: How Psychologists Help Chronic Pain Patients Cope

Chronic pain often causes disruption to normal childhood activities and affects a child’s mood, family and peer relationships, and their ability to do the things they care about. Psychologists are an integral part of these patients' care. Learn about the mental health professionals embedded within each program who address the emotional and mental well-being of their patients. 

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What Parents Need to Know About Newborn Screening

Newborn screening can help keep babies healthy and identify health conditions early. Learn more about these tests and what to expect.  

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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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