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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Lurie Children’s Celebrates 2,000th Cochlear Implant Surgery

Recently, Nancy Young, MD performed the 2,000th cochlear implant procedure at Lurie Children’s.

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Risks and Long-Term Effects of Marijuana Use

With Illinois permitting the sale of recreational marijuana, it’s important for parents to know the risks and long-term effects of marijuana use.

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Antibiotic Overuse: Here’s Why You Should Care

As stewards of CDC’s mission, Lurie Children’s encourages and promotes proper use of antibiotics. 

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Twin Girls Thrive Thanks to Expertise in Fetal Surgery

Kimberly underwent additional tests which indicated that the twins were suffering from twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS). 

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Following Airway Surgery, Jakob, 3, is Home for Good

Soon after he was born, Jakob was diagnosed with chronic lung disease and endured a stroke and brain bleeding, among other issues.

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Physical Therapy Helps Palmer Thrive

“We support a very fragile, developing brain in an environment that it’s not meant to be in,” says Cheryl, a physical therapist at Lurie Children’s.

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