MEDICAID NOTICE: Lurie Children’s continues to serve all patients enrolled in Medicaid. As a safety-net hospital, we will continue providing high-quality care to every child who needs us.

AVISO SOBRE MEDICAID: Lurie Children’s continúa atendiendo a todos los pacientes inscritos en Medicaid. Como hospital perteneciente a la red de protección social, continuaremos brindando atención de alta calidad a cada niño que nos necesite.

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Probiotics for Kids

Curious about probiotics for your child? Our expert dietitian breaks down what probiotics are, how they work and if they're safe for kids of all ages. 

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Beating Strong: A Lifechanging Pacemaker Procedure for Maeve

Identifying the arrhythmia before birth allowed the medical specialists at Lurie Children’s to make plans to treat the baby after birth. When Maeve was born, a team of specialists assembled, ready to put the care plan into action.

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Simplifying Pediatric Cancer Research with Storytelling

When a young patient with leukemia relapsed after years of treatment and a stem cell transplant, he and his family put their hope in an immunotherapy clinical trial with Dr. Kevin McNerney. Today, years later, he's disease free.

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After an ‘Avalanche’ of a Diagnosis, Ellie Thrives on the Slopes

Ellie and Dr. Lenzen met when Ellie was diagnosed with an aggressive tumor. Fortunately, the team at Lurie Children’s are equipped to urgently handle cases like Ellie’s with expertise and compassion.

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Common Neurological Disorders in Infants and Babies: What Parents Should Know

Dr. Anisa Kelley, attending physician in Neurology and director of the Headache Program, provides guidance around the most common neurological disorders seen in infants and babies.

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Desmond Finds Success with Oral Immunotherapy

When a terrifying allergic reaction struck her infant son, paramedic Asha found hope in Lurie Children's. Discover how Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) is empowering families to manage severe food allergies and reducing the fear of accidental exposure.

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