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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.

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Lurie Children’s Announces $11 Million Gift from Don and Anne Edwards to Establish the Edwards Family Division of Genetics and Rare Diseases

The transformative gift serves as a major catalyst to accelerate breakthroughs in diagnosis, treatment, and discovery for children with rare and genetic conditions.

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Lurie Children’s Announces $11 Million Gift from Don and Anne Edwards to Establish the Edwards Family Division of Genetics and Rare Diseases

The transformative gift serves as a major catalyst to accelerate breakthroughs in diagnosis, treatment, and discovery for children with rare and genetic conditions.

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Alex’s Story: Living With Spina Bifida, Supported Every Step of the Way

Celebrating 50 years of the Lurie Children’s Spina Bifida Program. Read Alex’s inspiring journey from a prenatal diagnosis to wheelchair basketball star. 

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Lurie Children’s Expands Inpatient Psychiatric Capacity to Better Serve Illinois Youth with Complex Autism and Developmental Disabilities

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago announced today the expansion of its Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (IPU) with four newly constructed pediatric psychiatric beds in a specialized treatment environment designed to meet the acute behavioral health needs of youth with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities (ASD/IDD).

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Enduring Hope and Harmonies Through EoE: John’s Story

A high school student overcame serious illness, regained his voice, and returned to spread hope through music at Lurie Children’s.

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Study: New Potential for Gene-Based Treatment for Sepsis and Lung Injury

New research from Lurie Children’s identifies a gene that could unlock promising therapies for sepsis-induced lung injury.

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Blood Test Could Help Predict Blood Pressure After Weight Loss Surgery in Teens

A groundbreaking multi-center study has identified a set of blood-based biomarkers that can predict improvements in blood pressure five years after adolescents underwent metabolic bariatric surgery.  

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Preventive Care Statistics: How Parents Balance Doctor Visits & Flu Season Challenges

Preventative care—from routine well-child visits to dental and vision exams—is essential for keeping kids healthy year-round, especially during cold and flu season.

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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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