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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.
Two Leukemias, One Fierce Little Girl: Zepplyn’s Story
Zepplyn was just 8 months old when she was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive leukemia. Read how her family and care team helped her fight, and thrive.
“Super Ellie” and the Power of Pulmonary Artery Reconstruction
A rare heart condition threatened 3-year-old Ellie's life. Discover her miraculous pulmonary artery reconstruction story and superhero strength.
Can I Be a Living Organ Donor? What Parents and Caregivers Need to Know
Living organ donation offers a powerful way to give someone a second chance at life. For parents and caregivers, the decision comes with unique considerations and our experts break down the facts, risks and possibilities so you can make an informed choice.
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.
Leading CAR T-Cell Therapy Expertise Supports Lurie Children’s New Advanced Leukemia Program
Lurie Children's CAR T-Cell Therapy Program offers cutting-edge, comprehensive care for pediatric and young adult patients with high-risk leukemia. Learn more.
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.
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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