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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Children's Hospital
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
Two-Thirds of Chicago Parents Worried About Possible Shooting at Their Children’s School
Parent survey from Voices of Child Health in Chicago found that 67% of Chicago parents were worried about a possible shooting at their children’s school and 73% worried that a mass shooting might occur in another public place.
Two-Thirds of Chicago Parents Worried About Possible Shooting at Their Children’s School
Parent survey from Voices of Child Health in Chicago found that 67% of Chicago parents were worried about a possible shooting at their children’s school and 73% worried that a mass shooting might occur in another public place.
Stress Gene Dysregulation Found in Kids After Injury from Abuse vs. Accident
Epigenetic changes in the regulation of a key gene in the body’s stress response system were detected in babies and young children with abusive injuries, as opposed to accidental, according to a pilot study published in the journal Pediatric Research.
Nearly Half of Children on Medicaid Lack Outpatient Follow-up Within a Month After Emergency Care for Mental Health
Only 56 percent of Medicaid-enrolled children received any outpatient follow-up within 30 days after discharge from the Emergency Department (ED) for a mental health concern, according to a large study published in the journal Pediatrics
First Person with Dr. Audrey Brewer: Black History Month Reflections
In this first person Q&A, Dr. Audrey Brewer reflects on her career as a Black physician and how her personal experiences have not only helped shape where she is today but continue to impact her professional purpose for the future of her work and research.
Early Childhood Brain Development and Health
Anisa Kelley, MD, Neurology, provides an overview on brain development and why it’s a critical process of early childhood.
When the Provider Becomes the Patient: Marisa Nally’s Story
I am a nurse practitioner who knows firsthand what it is like to be a congenital heart patient at Lurie Children’s Hospital. In addition to being a former cardiac patient, I am also a member of the hospital’s Cardiology Electrophysiology (Heart Rhythm) team.
Paying Family Members for At-Home Medical Care of Their Children Found to Be a Viable Answer to Healthcare Worker Shortage
Study finds paying family members for at-home medical care of their children to be viable answer to healthcare worker shortage.
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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