News Clips

Do You Need To Wait To Give Babies New Foods?
U.S. News & World Report
August 31, 2020

Young Cancer Survivor Pays It Forward
WGN News
August 28, 2020

African American Youth Often Get Delayed Autism Diagnosis
Reuter’s 
August 26, 2020

Building Healthy Routines Into The School Year
The Daily Herald
August 23, 2020

Lurie Children’s Nurse Celebrates 50 Years On The Job
WGN News
August 21, 2020

Pros And Cons Of Getting COVID-19 Vaccine
Chicago Tribune
August 21, 2020

Children with Disabilities Face Additional Challenges Returning to School Amid Coronavirus
ABC News
August 20, 2020

The Trauma Of Gun Violence On Children
WGN News Cover Story
August 19, 2020

CPS Partners With Lurie Children’s And Others In School Reform Program
WTTW Chicago Tonight
August 19, 2020

Child Psychologist Shares Learning Tips For Remote Learning
ABC 7
August 19, 2020

Back To School Emotional And Physical Wellbeing
NBC 5
August 19, 2020

Waiting Intervals Good When Introducing Infants To Solid Foids
CTV News
August 17, 2020

COVID-19 Transmission Increases In Children
Chicago Tribune
August 13, 2020

Young Girl’s Second Heart Transplant Makes Masks A Must
Chicago Tribune 
August 11, 2020

Cochlear Implant Safe Device Allows MRI
Hearing Health Matters
August 7,  2020

Master Chef Jr. 13 Year Old Faces Rare Cancer
Chicago Tribune
August 6, 2020

Experts Worry About Drop In Immunization Levels
ABC7
August 2, 2020

Doctors Study Suggests Kids Could Transmit Coronavirus
MSNBC
July 31, 2020

Kids Under Five May Carry Higher Viral Load Than Older Kids And Adults
MarketWatch
July 31, 2020

Coronavirus Load Present In Infants And Young Children
CNN
July 30, 2020

New Study Identifies High Viral Coronavirus Counts In Children
New York Times
July 30, 2020

Researchers Find COVID-19 Infected Kids are Likely Carriers
Fortune Magazine
July 30, 2020

New Study Shows Young Children Can Carry High Levels Of Coronavirus
WGN TV
July 30, 2020

Lurie Children’s Issues New Intersex Surgery Position
Chicago Tribune
July 29, 2020

Will Kids Follow New Rules When School Starts
The Atlantic
July 28, 2020

Backpack Gives Girl Freedom From Ventilator
WGN News
July 27, 2020

New Study Shows Loss Of Child Care During Pandemic Creates Mental Stress
Bustle
July 27, 2020

Signs Your Child May Not Be Ready To Go Back To School
Scripps
July 27, 2020

Tips To Prevent The Most Common Bone Fractures
The Daily Herald
July 26, 2020

New Study Highlights Mental Health Stressors Impacting Families During Pandemic
NBC 5
July 24, 2020

Pediatricians Discuss Back To School Safety
ABC 7 News
July 24, 2020

Social Distancing And Head Lice
WGN News
July 20, 2020

Black Children Have Higher Deaths Post Surgery
New York Times
July 20, 2020

Diagnosing Duchenne Dystrophy
EveryDay Health
July 19, 2020

Best Treatment Options For Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
EveryDay Health
July 18, 2020

Head Lice Infestation Rises During Coronavirus
TODAY.com
July 16, 2020

Only A Third Of Pediatricians Fully Follow Peanut Allergy Guidelines
Science Daily
July 15, 2020

Children Create Narratives Of Pandemic
New York Times
July 14, 2020

Physician Scientist Explains Lower COVID-19 Impact On Infants
Scientific American
July 14, 2020

Lurie Children's Internship Program Goes Virtual
NBC 5
July 13, 2020

This Startup Could Cure Sickle Cell Disease
Forbes 
July 10, 2020

Researchers Tracking Reports Coronavirus is Airborne
WGN News
July 6, 2020

‘Filling Out the Census is like Wearing a Mask’ 
Chicago Reader
July 2, 2020

New Study Sheds Light On Inflammatory Disease Affecting Kids
NBC 5 News
July 2, 2020

Adolescent Transition
Chicago Medicine
June 2020

How To Introduce The New Baby to Sibling
New York Times
June 30, 2020

At Home Occupational Therapy Activities that Make A Difference
Daily Herald
June 29, 2020

New Research Says Infants Symptoms From COVID-19 Milder
WBEZ
June 26, 2020

New Study Shows Infant Resilience re. COVID-19
WGN News
June 24, 2020

Kid Corner: Why Are We Wearing Masks?
tinydoc.co
June 23, 2020

#ShareTheMicNowMed Creates Diverse Conversations Online As Doctors Amplify Voices
Today.com
June 22, 2022

Non-Black Doctors Amplify Voices: Hand Over Twitter Accounts
nbcnews.com
June 22, 2020

36 Area Hospitals Name Racism A Public Health Crisis
Modern Healthcare
June 21, 2020

Fathers’ Health Research Shows Impact On Kids Especially During COVID-19
STAT News
June 21, 2020

Study Finds Infants With COVID-19 Have Milder Symptoms
FOX News
June 19, 2020

ASH Releases New Acute Pain Guidelines For Sickle Cell Disease
Yahoo Finance
June 19, 2020

Talking To Kids About Race
NPR
June 18, 2020

Lurie Children’s Sponsors Mask Giveaway 
WGN TV
June 16, 2020

The Impact Of Disparities On Child Health
New York Times
June 15, 2020

Ethics Of Exposing Humans To COVID-19 Vaccine 
PBS NewsHour 
June 15, 2020

Talking About Racism Critical To Kids’ Health Care
Bustle.com
June 12, 2020

Talk To Your Kids Now About Racism
Daily Herald
June 12, 2020

'I Am Tired': What Black Doctors Need You to Know Right Now
Forbes
June 12, 2020

Pediatric Deaths Extremely Rare In COVID-19
ABC 7
June 10, 2020

Sesame Street Partners With CNN To Talk To Kids About Racism
Boston Globe
June 7, 2020

CNN / Sesame Street Town Hall On Racism
CNN
June 6, 2020

Lurie Children’s Joins In Solidarity With White Coats For Black Lives 
WGN TV News
June 5, 2020

How To Talk To Your Kids About Protests
Wall Street Journal
June 5, 2020

Crain’s 2020 Norable Health Care Heroes: Dr. Larry Kociolek
Crain’s Chicago Business
June 3, 2020

Putting Police Violence And Racism Into Context For Kids
WBEZ
June 2, 2020

Books That Help Explain Racism And Protest To Kids
New York Times 
June 2, 2020

Guidelines On How To Talk To Kids About Injustice
Today.com
June 1, 2020

Preparing Kids To Start Summer Activities
ABC 7 
May 31, 2020

A Guide to Understanding Toddler Anxiety
The Daily Herald
May 31, 2020

Grandparents And Social Distancing
Washington Post
May 29, 2020

Family Highlights Safety Measures In Place During Lurie Children’s Patient Visit
SMA News
May 27, 2020

Human Challenge Trials Pose Both Benefit And Risk
Science News
May 27, 2020

Medicinal Cannabidiol Drug-Drug Impact on Pedes
Reuter’s Health
May 26, 2020

Pediatric Brain Tumor Research Group Supports Nurses
MSN.com
May 25, 2020

Sixth Grader Diagnosed During Pandemic Raises Funds For Lurie Children’s Patients
WGN News
May 25, 2020

Food Allergies May Be Undiagnosed In Children On Medicaid
Health Digest
May 14, 2020

Continuity of Care Still Best Way To Protect Kids During Pandemic
ABC 7 News
May 14, 2020

Teens Dreams On Hold Can Cause Anxiety: Here’s Why
Chicago Health Magazine
April 30, 2020

Death From COVID-19 Very Rare For Teenagers
CBS 2 News
April 29, 2020

Face Mask Tips For Kids
Metro Chicago
April 29, 2020

Taking the Helm of a Major Pediatric Healthcare Organization
The Business of Healthcare Podcast 
April 29, 2020

Adult Hospitals Transfer Child Patients To Pediatric Hospitals
WBEZ
March 31, 2020

Make Your Baby Products At Home: Wipes, Diapers, More
New York Times
March 30, 2020

Infant Mortality COVID-19 Risk Extremely Low
ABC 7 News
March 28, 2020

Healthcare Workers Raise Awareness Through Dance Challenges
CNBC
March 27, 2020

How You Can Help Kids Cope With Coronavirus Mental Anxiety
Medical Daily
March 27, 2020

COVID-19 Low Risk to Kids but Stress Remains Heightened
Newsweek
March 26, 2020

COVID-19 y El Riesgo Que Representa en Los Niños y Bebés
Harmonia.la
March 25, 2020

COVID-19 and the Risk it Poses in Children and Babies
Harmonia.la
March 25, 2020

Radical Isolation Effective In China But Difficult in U.S.
WGN News
March 25, 2020

How Does COVID-19 Affect Children’s Mental Health
Fox News
March 25,2020

Restrictions Best Weapon to Battle COVID-19
CNBC
March 25, 2020

Doctors Warn: Keep Restrictions in Place
New York Times Post
March 25, 2020

Try This at Home: Minimizing Risk During Pandemic
WGN COVID-19 Pandemic Special Report
March 23, 2020

To Mask or Not to Mask
WGN COVID-19 Pandemic Special Report 
March 23, 2020

Managing Stressors for Kids Surrounding COVID-19
WGN COVID-19 Pandemic Special Report
March 19, 2020

Are Hospitals Ready For Surge?
NPR
March 18, 2020

How COVID-19 Attacks Immune System
WGN News Medical Watch
March 17-18, 2020

Infants and COVID-19
MSN.com
March 17, 2020

Alarming Rate of Suicidal Thoughts in 9- and 10-Year-Olds
Medscape
March 16, 2020

Children and COVID-19
WGN News
March 13, 2020

Transgender Youth Need Evidence-based Fertility Preservation Counseling
Reuter’s
March 12, 2020

COVID-19 Parent Guidelines from Lurie Children’s Doctors
Chicago Parent
March 11, 2020

US Census Important to Illinois Kids
Daily Herald
March 8, 2020

Calming Routines Can Help Kids Cope with Coronavirus
WBEZ
March 6, 2020

Suggestions to Reassure Kids About Coronavirus
Chicago Sun-Times
March 6, 2020

Potty Training Politics—the Art of Negotiating
Parents
March 5, 2020

Hospitalized Kids' Wellbeing Is Child Life Specialty
Speak Up for Kids
March 4,  2020

Calming Kids About Coronavirus
Care.com
March 4, 2020

Toddler Behavior--Don't Take It Personally
New York Times
March 4, 2020

Pediatric Suicide Associated with County-Level Poverty
JAMA podcast
March 2, 2020

How To Talk to Kids About Coronavirus
New York Times
February 28, 2020

West Side United Receives Investment from Hospitals, AMA, City
Chicago Tribune
February 26, 2020

Lurie Children’s New CEO Transforming Pediatric Health
WBEZ Illinois
February 24, 2020

New Genomic Tests Aim to Diagnose Deadly Infections Faster
New York Times
February 24, 2020

New Test Detects Difficult to Diagnose Infection thru Blood Draw
CNBC
February 22, 2020

Dancing to Raise Dollars for Lurie Children's
MSN
February 22, 2020

Chicago Volunteers and Patients Partner in Dance Marathon
WLS-TV  
February 22, 2020

Dance Marathon Kicks Off to Raise Funds for Lurie Children's
WFLD-TV Good Day Chicago
February 22, 2020

Lurie Children's New CEO Improving Kids' Health
Crain’s Chicago Business
February 20, 2020

Lurie Children's Ranks #6 in Top 10 Children's Hospitals in Social Media Engagement
NewsOn6.com
February 20, 2020

Data Drives Healthy Communities
TIME Magazine
February 20, 2020

Less than 5% of Pregnant Women Have Good Heart Health
Chicago Tribune
February 18, 2020

Vitamin c-b1 May Lower Septic Shock Mortality in Kids
Medical Dialogues
February 14, 2020

Undiagnosed Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in Youth
Chicago Tribune
February 13, 2020

Dikembe Mutombo Visits Lurie Children's Patients
NBC
February 13, 2020

NBA Allstars Surprise Lurie Children's Patients
Medill News
February 13, 2020

Active Shooter Drills Can Cause Trauma
Chicago Tribune
February 12, 2020

Active Shooter Drills Prep for Kids
WTTW
February 12, 2020

Understanding Children with Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Every Day Health
February 12, 2020

10th Annual Winter Wishes Photos
Chicago Magazine
February 10, 2020

Healthy Habits as Child = Healthier Heart as Adult
Daily Herald
February 1, 2020

Lurie Children's CEO Tom Shanley MD Q&A
Modern Healthcare
January 31, 2020

What You Need to Know About Coronavirus
WGN Podcast
January 31, 2020

Youth Opioid Treatment Can Carry Stigma
Chicago Tribune
January 30, 2020

Social Media Bullying Can Destroy Child's Life
ABC 7
January 30, 2020

Economic Status May Be a Warning Sign for Youth Suicide
ABC News
January 30, 2020

CEO Dr. Tom Shanley Shares Expanded Vision for Lurie Children's
Becker’s Hospital Review
January 28, 2020

Study Shows Relationship Between Poverty and Youth Suicide
MSN.com
January 27, 2020

Poverty Could Drive Up Youth Suicide Risk
U.S. News & World Report
January 27, 2020

23rd Annual Aon Step Up for Kids Climbs to New Heights
ABC 7
January 26, 2020

Many Youth Living with Undiagnosed Chronic Fatigue
Science Daily
January 23, 2020

Peoria Violent Crime Numbers Don't Tell Full Story
Peoria Public Radio
January 23, 2020

The Case for Adding Krabbe Disease to Wisconsin Newborn Screening
FOX6
January 22, 2020

West Side United Announces 29 Grants to Grow West-side Small Businesses
Block Club Chicago, WBBM Radio, Univision
January 21-23, 2020

Lurie Children's Innovative Intestinal Program Restores Boy's Ability to Eat
Univision
January 17, 2020

Chicago Flu Cases Triple from Last Year
Chicago Tribune
January 17, 2020

New Data Estimates at Admission Length of NICU Premie Stay
Science Daily
January 15, 2020

Radiation Without Shield
New York Times
January 14, 2020

Blood and Organ Donation Save Child's Life
WLS-TV
January 12, 2020

Flu Vaccination Best Prevention as Influenza Increases
WLS TV
January 11, 2020

Chicago Magazine Lists Top Children's Doctors
Chicago Magazine
January 6, 2020

Lurie Children’s Scientist  Breakthrough Leads to Next Step in ‘Ink’ Development 3-D Printing Bioprosthetic Ovary
Science Daily
January 6, 2020

RSV on the Rise
NBC 5
January 6, 2020

What Parents Should Know About Marijuana
Daily Herald
January 6, 2020

Illinois Moves to Help Kids of the Incarcerated
NPR Illinois
January 3, 2020

Three Heart Transplants in 4 Days
Chicago Sun-Times
December 27, 2019

Christmas Miracles for 3 Heart Transplant Patients
NBC News
December 27, 2019

Toddler Who Got Heart Transplant Enjoys Christmas at Home
Chicago Tribune
December 25, 2019

Cardinal Shares Holiday Blessings with Patients and Staff
Chicago Tribune
December 22, 2019

Children's Bravery True Spirit of Christmas
WGN News
December 22, 2019

PICU Nurse Brings Holiday Cheer to Patients
WBBM Radio
December 19, 2019

Sunday Special: 'Miracle' Baby Mikaela Szajna Continues to Break Barriers
The News-Gazette
December 16, 2019

Vaping Linked with Long-term Risk of Respiratory Disease in New Study
CNN
December 16, 2019

Mononucleosis Facts and Fiction
Daily Herald
December 7, 2019

Dr. Thomas Shanley New CEO Lurie Children's
Crain’s Chicago Business, Modern Healthcare
December 6, 2019

1-in-3 Highschoolers Use Tobacco Products
ABC 7
December 5, 2019

Reducing Risk of RSV During Holidays
WGN TV
December 5, 2019

Children's Choking Deaths Drop
Science Codex
November 27, 2019

Toy Safety Tips and Guidance
Chicago Sun-Times
November 27, 2019

Chicago Artist's Stunning Glass Art
WTTW
November 25, 2019

Teen Brings Fantasy Football to Patients
Chicago Tribune
November 25, 2019

FDA Approves Sickle Cell Gene Therapy Drug
Philadelphia Inquirer
November 25, 2019

Teen Brings Fantasy Football to Hospital
ABC 7
November 24, 2019

Screening DNA Designer Babies
Science News
November 21, 2019

Music Therapy Soothes Patients and Staff
Chicago Sun-Times
November 15, 2019

11-year Old Girl on VAD Awaiting Heart Transplant
Fox 32
November 14, 2019

7 Mistakes Can Make Cold Worse
Yahoo Lifestyle
November 11, 2019

Seven Myths That Could Make Your Cold Worse Than It Is
Real Simple
November 11, 2019

What Age Is Too Young for Contact Sports?
New York Times
November 11, 2019

Does Data Support Early Contact Sports Harm Child?
Washington Post
November 11, 2019

Aurora Teen Shares Weight Loss Surgery Story
NBC 5 Chicago
November 8, 2019

Adverse Childhood Experiences Impact Later Life
WBEZ Radio
November 7, 2019

Notable Women in Healthcare
Crain’s Chicago Business
November 6, 2019

CDC Reports Traumatized Kids Suffer Adverse Health Effects as Adults
Chicago Tribune
November 5, 2019

Health Systems Strategies Take On Disrupters
Health Care Real Estate Strategies
November 5, 2019

Patient's Halloween Costume Wins Him Lunch with Mayor
ABC 7
November 4, 2019

How 'Daddy Boot Camps' Prepare Fathers and Improve Outcomes
Contemporary Pediatrics
October 29, 2019

Youth Living in Poverty Likely to Die by Suicide, Study Says
Philadelphia Inquirer
October 28, 2019

Bariatric Surgery Safe for Younger Obese Children
CNN
October 27, 2019

Halloween Non-Food Treats
Chicago Tribune
October 25, 2019

Impoverished Youth Higher Suicide Rates
Philadelphia Inquirer
October 25, 2019

Music is Medicine for Hospitalized Kids
Chicago Sun-Times
October 24,  2019

High Tech Stethoscopes vs. Traditional
High Tech Stethoscopes YouTube
Associated Press
October 23, 2019

Chicago Parents and Kids Report Bullying & Cyberbullying
ABC 7
October 22, 2019

New Vaping Study Links E-liquids to Some Lung Inflammation
CNN
October 16, 2019

So You've Got A Little Head Banger
New York Times
October 16, 2019

Painless Tape Strips Used to Detect Molecular Changes in Skin of Children with Eczema
SCIENMAG
October 15, 2019

After Going from Hell and Back, Little Sister’s Stem Cells Save her Brother
Chicago Tribune
October 11, 2019

Fertility Preservation Pediatric Cancer
Chicago Magazine
October 8, 2019

Staph Infections Prompt Closure of Youth Gymnastics Center
NBC 5 Chicago
September 25, 2019

Chicago Parents Rank Stress as #1 Concern for Chicago Youth  
WBBM-AM
September 24, 2019

New Center at Lurie Children's Targets Teen Substance Use
NBC 5 Chicago
September 23, 2019

When Your Child Gets Sick on a Plane and Needs A Doctor
The New York Times
September 19, 2019

Doctor's Blood Donation Comes Full Cirlce to Help Sickel Cell Patient in Need
WGN-TV
September 18, 2019

How to Recognize the Signs of Sepsis in Children 
The Daily Herald
Septemeber 15, 2019