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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
Newsweek Ranks Lurie Children's #1 in U.S. in Pediatric Cardiology/Cardiac Surgery and Pulmonology
Lurie Children's has once again been recognized among the nation’s leading pediatric hospitals in Newsweek’s 2026 rankings of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals, earning the #1 national ranking in both Cardiology/Cardiac Surgery and Pulmonology.
Newsweek Ranks Lurie Children's #1 in U.S. in Pediatric Cardiology/Cardiac Surgery and Pulmonology
Lurie Children's has once again been recognized among the nation’s leading pediatric hospitals in Newsweek’s 2026 rankings of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals, earning the #1 national ranking in both Cardiology/Cardiac Surgery and Pulmonology.
Lurie Children’s Week Returns June 1–9 to Celebrate, Support and Stand with Kids
From June 1 – June 9, patients, families, supporters, partners and the community will come together to celebrate Lurie Children’s Week, presented by Hub Group, an annual, city-wide celebration of the care and compassion that define the hospital’s mission.
Lurie Children’s First in World to Offer Natural Ear Reconstruction Without Prolonged Pain After Surgery
Lurie Children’s is pioneering a new approach to microtia repair that allows children to recover from natural ear reconstruction with dramatically less pain, reduced opioid use and shorter hospital stays.
Juvenile Justice Collaborative Led by Lurie Children’s Achieves Strong Outcomes for Youth, Study Finds
Lurie Children’s Juvenile Justice Collaborative received the 2026 AHA Dick Davidson NOVA Award for its community-driven approach to helping first-time youth offenders avoid prosecution, connect with critical support services and reduce recidivism.
AI and Parenting: How Parents and Children Are Using Artificial Intelligence
Lurie Children’s report explores how parents and children are using artificial intelligence in 2026, including key benefits, usage trends, and top concerns.
Finding Hope for Hirschsprung’s, Far From Home
From high-risk pregnancy to rare disease diagnosis, discover how Lurie Children's Hospital helped one family navigate Hirschsprung's disease. Now thriving, baby Dawood is home and pain-free.
Applying Bundles of Best Practices Improves Outcomes of Pediatric Surgery, Clinical Trial Finds
A first-of-its-kind multicenter clinical trial found that enhanced recovery protocols for pediatric gastrointestinal surgery helped children recover faster, reduced opioid use by more than 50% and improved overall surgical outcomes.
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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