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• Twenty-five Years After Its First Liver Transplant, Lurie Children’s Transplant Program Soars

  Lurie Children’s has grown to have one of the largest and most experienced pediatric liver transplant teams in the U.S.

• Camp Urban Explorers: Bringing the Joy of Camp Directly to Patients and Families at Lurie Children’s

  Our hospital-based summer camp program, Camp Urban Explorers, brings discovery and delight to our patients all summer long. 

• Remembering Lydia by Supporting Pediatric Brain Tumor Research

  Lydia was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive brain tumor known as diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, or DIPG. 

• TeenDoc – Resident Physicians Provide Mentorship Program for Chicago High School Students

  TeenDoc is a mentorship program for Chicago high school students who have been historically underrepresented in medical professions. 

• Lurie Children’s Specialists Make Urology Testing More Comfortable for Kids

  When children with bladder abnormalities or frequent urinary tract infections undergo testing, they have access to an efficient and comfortable experience.

• ‘Social workers are my heroes’: Q&A with Bianca Vargas-Ocasio, Licensed Social Worker

  Bianca Vargas-Ocasio shares the experiences that kick-started her passion for helping others. 

• Motivated by the Mission: Jacinta Staples MSN, RN, Spotlight

  Jacinta Staples, MSN, RN, Director of Community-Clinic Collaborations at the Magoon Institute, is a 12-year Lurie Children’s veteran.

• New Interactive Murals Paint Pictures of Hope

  Stacy is offering a gesture of her own to children with cancer and their families with two permanent installations of her murals at Lurie Children’s.

• What to Expect During A Telemedicine Visit

  We answer common questions to help you get the most out of your child's telemedicine appointment.

• Kids Advisory Board Celebrates 15th Anniversary

  Lurie Children’s Kids Advisory Board gives a voice to patients at our hospital. Learn about their invaluable feedback and contributions over the years.

• Get to know Dr. Thomas Inge: Q&A with Lurie Children’s new Surgeon-in-Chief

  Surgeon and scientist Thomas Inge, MD, PhD, took the helm of Lurie Children’s Department of Surgery as its Surgeon-in-Chief.

• Former Lurie Children’s urology patient now advancing urological medicine so ‘kids can be kids’

  Becca underwent several surgeries as a child at Lurie Children's. Today, she is a volunteer researcher committed to advancing treatment for urological disorders in children. 

• Lurie Children’s Sets Hospital Record with Three Heart Transplants in 48 Hours

  Typically, the hospital performs 2-3 heart transplants per month.

• Millie Marks 100 Fetal Surgeries for CIFH with Fetoscopic MMC Procedure

  Alyssa and Simon said their world stopped last fall when their baby was diagnosed with the most severe form of spina bifida, myelomeningocele. 

• Nurses: The Brightest Silver Lining Through Our Darkest Storm

  In honor of National Nurses Week, one parent looks back on the “superstar” team of nurses who has offered her family one-of-a-kind support at Lurie Children's.

• Simulation Training Fosters Safe & High-Quality Care for Heart Center Patients

  The Heart Center conducts ongoing training for all team members to hone key clinical expertise, identify barriers and promote teamwork and communication.