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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.
News & Stories
Lurie Children’s Begins Planning for Community-Based Pediatric Hospital in Downers Grove Area
Lurie Children’s is beginning plans to develop a low-acuity pediatric hospital in the Downers Grove area, expanding access to world-class pediatric care for families in Chicago’s western suburbs.
Lurie Children’s Begins Planning for Community-Based Pediatric Hospital in Downers Grove Area
Lurie Children’s is beginning plans to develop a low-acuity pediatric hospital in the Downers Grove area, expanding access to world-class pediatric care for families in Chicago’s western suburbs.
A Lurie Children’s First: Dual Heart-Liver Transplant Gives Debron a New Beginning
After months of waiting and a lifetime of surgeries, Debron received the call that changed everything. Discover how this resilient 16-year-old and his family found hope and a "CCU family" during a historic dual-organ transplant.
McKenna’s Story: A Fast-Moving Stroke, a Lifesaving Response
When 12-year-old McKenna collapsed during gym class, a rapid diagnosis of pediatric stroke changed everything. Thanks to the swift action of her school nurse and the expert neurointerventional team at Lurie Children’s, McKenna underwent a life-saving procedure that led to a full recovery.
Lurie Children’s Completes First Leadless Dual-Chamber Pacemaker Implant in Patient With Congenital Heart Disease
Lurie Children’s Heart Center performed a groundbreaking leadless dual-chamber pacemaker implant in a patient with congenital heart disease.
Blood Pressure in Kids: What Parents Need to Know
This guide helps parents understand what's normal, recognize warning signs, and take action with simple lifestyle changes that can make a big difference in their child's heart health.
First-of-Its-Kind Probe Monitors Fetal Health in Utero During Surgery
Researchers from Northwestern University and Lurie Children’s Hospital have developed the first device that can continuously track a fetus’s vital signs while still in the uterus.
50% of Chicago Parents Report Challenges Paying for Heat in the Winter
In what may be one of the coldest winters in decades, 50% of Chicago parents faced difficulties paying their energy bill within the past year.
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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