News Clips

Children’s health: Understanding blood pressure readings in children
Daily Herald
February 27, 2026

Susan Goodson Connects Tech to Purpose at Lurie Children’s Hospital
CNBC
February 24, 2026

Susan Goodson Connects Tech to Purpose at Lurie Children’s Hospital
American Healthcare Leader
February 23, 2026

Lurie Children’s held 4th annual charity gaming convention
CBS 2 Chicago
February 22, 2026

2024 report shows improved life expectancy in cystic fibrosis, earlier newborn testing
Healio
February 19, 2026

Things to do in Chicago this weekend — Winter Jazz Fair, Travel & Adventure Show
Fox 32 Chicago
February 18, 2026

COVID vaccination during pregnancy linked to lower preeclampsia risk
MSN
February 18, 2026

Millennial mother updates tough-love Boomer parenting lines to make her daughter feel loved
Upworthy
February 17, 2026

Telehealth boosts uptake of genetic testing among adult survivors of childhood cancers 
MSN
February 13, 2026

App to help with postpartum depression — and more health headlines
WGN
February 11, 2026

Parents of Medically Complex Children Face Significant Challenges with At-Home Medical Devices
Bioengineer.org 
February 10, 2026

Dr. Tom Shanley on Expanding Pediatric Access and Advancing Lurie Children’s Mission
Becker's Hospital Review 
February 9, 2026

Half of Chicago parents had trouble paying energy bills in 2025, study finds
Fox 32 Chicago
February 4, 2026

Higher Rates of EOE and Food Allergy Found Mostly in White Male Teens
Medscape Medical News
February 4, 2026

Lurie Children’s review finds gaps in orthopedic equity research
Becker's Spine Review 
February 2, 2026

Climbers step up to raise money for Lurie Childrens Hospital | Chicago Live
Fox 32 Chicago
February 1, 2026

$500K fundraised for Lurie Children's at 'AON Step Up for Kids'
ABC 7 Chicago
February 1, 2026

Stair climbers ‘Step Up for Kids’ at the Aon Center to help support Lurie Children’s Hospital
WGN 
February 1, 2026

Lurie Children’s announces new hospital planned for Downers Grove
Fox 32
January 30, 2026

Children’s health: Simple steps to raising heart-healthy kids
Daily Herald
January 30, 2026

New state initiative aims for e-bike regulation, safety education
WBEZ
January 28, 2026

Lurie Children’s planning new hospital in Downers Grove area
Chicago Tribune
January 28, 2026

Doctors are ignoring new federal vaccine recommendations
CNN
January 26, 2026

Illinois pediatricians break from new federal vaccine guidance—what parents need to know
Fox 32 Chicago
January 26, 2026

Northwestern, Lurie's pioneer device aimed at safer fetal surgeries
NBC 5 Chicago
January 26, 2026

Woman with Rare Metabolic Disorder Adopts Girl with the Same Disease: 'She's My Mini-Me' (Exclusive)
People.com
January 23, 2026

8-year-old boy with rare genetic condition goes home after 100 days in Lurie Children's ICU
ABC 7 Chicago
January 20, 2026

A Viral TikTok About Grandparents Kissing Newborn Babies Caused An Uproar. Doctors Weigh In.
HuffPost
January 15, 2026

Startling findings emerge over helmet-less scooter riders
Fox 32 Chicago
January 15, 2026

When kids get their first phone: Local experts share best practices
Evanston Roundtable
January 14, 2026

Most Illinois kids don’t wear helmets on e-scooters and bikes
WBBM Newsradio
January 9, 2026

Flu cases surge across Illinois as doctors urge vaccination
WGN
January 5, 2026

Children’s health: Why e-scooters are unsafe for children
Daily Herald
January 2, 2026

If everyone seems sick, it’s not your imagination. Flu is on the rise in the Chicago area.
Chicago Tribune
January 1, 2026

New study reveals risks of infant screen time
WCCO
December 30, 2025

Cardinal visits hospitalized kids
Cook Country Chronicle
December 27, 2025

Winter Wonderland toy drive at Lurie Children's Hospital brings holiday joy to patients and their families
CBS 2 Chicago
December 23, 2025

Holiday cart bringing joy to patients at Lurie Children’s Hospital
WGN News
December 18, 2025

Researchers detail dramatic spike in spending for kids' behavioral health care
Crain's Chicago Business 
December 15, 2025

Pediatric mental health care costs straining families
WGN
December 15, 2025

Doctors Sound The Alarm As The Numbers For This Worrying Disease Are ‘Higher Than They Were Pre-Pandemic’
HuffPost
December 15, 2025

Nurse's legacy lives on through holiday stocking donations at Lurie Children's Hospital
NBC 5 Chicago
December 15, 2025

Lurie Children's Radiothon aims to raise $1 million for families in need
Fox 32 Chicago
December 14, 2025

Still time to donate to Lurie Children's Radiothon
Fox 32 Chicago
December 13, 2025

Lurie expands inpatient psychiatric unit amid ongoing youth mental health care shortage
Chicago Sun-Times 
December 11, 2025

With $4.5M state grant, Lurie Children's expands services for autistic patients
Crain's Chicago Business
December 11, 2025

Lurie Children's Radiothon raises $925K for lifesaving patient care, critical research, and family support
Fox 32 Chicago
December 11, 2025

Money donated during Lurie Children's Radiothon for new Schaumburg location
Fox 32 Chicago
December 11, 2025

Lurie Children’s Radiothon spotlights healing work of child life specialist, facility dog
Fox 32 Chicago
December 11, 2025

Lurie Radiothon spotlight — 10-year-old leukemia survivor Viviana rings the bell and shares her story | ChicagoLIVE
Fox 32 Chicago
December 11, 2025

Send support and smiles to Olivia and other kids through the Lurie Children's Radiothon
Fox 32 Chicago
December 11, 2025

Family shares their journey at Lurie Children's amid annual Radiothon event
Fox 32 Chicago
December 11, 2025

Save lives by dialing and donating to the Lurie Children's Radiothon
Fox 32 Chicago
December 11, 2025

Lurie's Children's Hospital receives $11M gift to expand care for rare diseases
NBC 5 Chicago
December 10, 2025

Couple donates $11 million to Lurie Children's Hospital
Chicago Tribune 
December 10, 2025

Philanthropists give $11 million for Lurie Children's rare genetic disease program
Crain's Chicago Business
December 10, 2025

Inside the Lurie Children’s Radiothon making a difference
Fox 32 Chicago
December 8, 2025

Fulton baby home for holidays after life-saving heart transplant
KWQC
December 8, 2025

Former Lurie Children's patient returns to say 'thank you' to hospital staff through song
ABC 7
December 5, 2025

Babies as young as 7 months now have access to ‘transformative’ cochlear implants
CNN
December 5, 2025

What to know about child vaccine schedule recommendations
ABC 7
December 4, 2025

Expert Q&A: A Clinician’s Experience With Narcolepsy in Children
WebMD
December 3, 2025

Pritzker signs bill strengthening vaccine access in IL after recent decisions from Trump admin.
ABC 7
December 2, 2025

CDC Committee debates Hepatitis B vaccine for newborns
WGN
December 4, 2025

AI toys top list in 2025 ‘Trouble in Toyland’ report | WGN-TV 
WGN News
November 24, 2025

A $22 million pediatric health care facility taking shape in Austin neighborhood will address unmet needs
Chicago Tribune
November 17, 2025

Austin HOPE Center First Of Its Kind, Bringing Pediatric Health Services To West Side Children
Block Club Chicago 
November 17, 2025

New children's health center moves closer to opening on Chicago's West Side
Fox 32 Chicago
November 17, 2025

AHA: Study Examines Impact of Adequate Prenatal Care for Congenital Heart Disease
HealthDay
November 14, 2025

More prenatal visits linked to right level of care for infants born with heart defects
MSN
November 10, 2025

How dads’ stress and mental health can influence their children’s development
Aol.com
November 7, 2025

How to talk to kids about ICE and Border Patrol
WBEZ
November 7, 2025

Children’s health: Do babies dream? Here’s what happens while infants sleep
Daily Herald
November 7, 2025

Cal’s Angels donates $4M to establish new leukemia center at Lurie Children’s Hospital
WGN News
October 27, 2025

Local Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Doctor Weighs in on New Study Showing Peanut Allergies Decrease from Early Introduction
FOX 32 Chicago
October 21, 2025

Blood Test Predicts Teen Blood Pressure Outcomes After Bariatric Surgery
Technology Networks 
October 20, 2025

Kids Are Hooked On America’s Favorite Stimulant—Who’s Really To Blame?
Delish.com 
October 17, 2025

Following heart transplant, Chicago teen makes cameo in Hallmark Movie
WGN News
October 16, 2025

Study: Reinfection doubles children’s risk for long COVID
Healio
October 16, 2025

AI Might Help Predict Sepsis Risk Among Sick Kids
Drugs.com 
October 15, 2025

Young hockey lover gets his Make-A-Wish granted by Oilers 
NBC 5 Chicago
October 13, 2025

AI Models Forecast Pediatric Sepsis, Enabling Proactive Intervention
Bioengineer.org
October 13, 2025

Chicago Marathon runner raises $55k for children's hospital
Fox 32 Chicago
October 13, 2025

Healing through therapy dogs: MUSC’s 20-year milestone
WGN
October 12, 2025

Children’s health: Simple steps to prevent kids from choking
Daily Herald
October 10, 2025

For the first time, flu vaccines can be delivered to your house
Healio
October 7, 2025

US News’ top children’s hospitals for neurosurgery
Becker's Spine Review
October 7, 2025

Picking top children’s hospitals in behavioral health
Chief Healthcare Executive 
October 7, 2025

New report highlights tools that boost early peanut introduction
Good Morning America 
October 6, 2025

Whooping cough can be fatal for infants, study finds
CBS News
October 6, 2025

Lurie Children's Hospital cuts ribbon for new outpatient facility in Schamburg, Illinois
CBS 2 Chicago 
September 30, 2025

Can Digital Health Tools Improve Future Risk Prediction for Younger Cancer Survivors?
Bioengineer.org 
September 29, 2025

Mobile-Based Motivational Support Enhances Child Passenger Safety Behaviors, Clinical Trial Reveals
Bioengineer.org 
September 29, 2025

Youth Suicide Intervention Clinic Has 100% Success Rate
Children's Hospital Association
September 29, 2025

Here’s what I learned about parenting with major depression
The Washington Post
September 28, 2025

Lurie Children’s Hospital held 4th annual “Kids Dig” in South Loop
CBS 2 Chicago
September 27, 2025

Lurie Children's Brings Marathon Spirit Inside Hopsital
Fox 32 Chicago
September 25, 2025

New vaccine guidance in Illinois differs from federal recommendations
WBEZ
September 24, 2025

Doctors urge caution after Trump, RFK Jr. claim acetaminophen in pregnancy linked to autism
Fox 32 Chicago
September 23, 2025

Local doctors weigh in on Trump admin. linking Tylenol use in pregnancy to increased risk of autism
ABC 7 Chicago
September 22, 2025

Acetaminophen use during pregnancy: Local experts weigh in on autism concerns
WGN News
September 22, 2025

CDC advisers vote to recommend against combo vaccine for young kids, delay vote on newborn hepatitis B shot
CNN
September 18, 2025

Could a Clinical Decision Support Tool Improve Outcomes in Pediatric Diarrhea?
Medscape
September 17, 2025

Part 1: Local teen inspires campaign for childhood cancer research
Fox 32 Chicago
September 16, 2025

Part 2: Local teen inspires campaign for childhood cancer research
Fox 32 Chicago
September 16, 2025

Anthony Rizzo’s heartwarming gesture after retiring with Cubs
MSN
September 13, 2025

Children’s Health: Simple steps to help kids thrive this school year
Daily Herald
September 12, 2025

RFK Jr. promised to ‘Make Our Children Healthy Again.’ Here’s how he plans to do it
CNN
September 9, 2025

Commonly available products are being used in preteens’ self-harm, study shows
CNN
September 9, 2025

Medicaid-insured kids with anorexia face longer hospital stays
News Medical Life Sciences
September 9, 2025

Illinois health leaders to create state COVID vaccine policy as federal guidance shifts
ABC 7 Chicago
September 8, 2025

What Illinois laws say about vaccines
WGN News
September 3, 2025

How Lurie Children’s helped 4-year-old girl defy the odds
Fox 32 Chicago
September 3, 2025

Dr. Derek Wheeler, COO of Lurie Children’s Hospital and Professor of Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Becker's Healthcare Review 
September 2, 2025

Expert weighs in on lawsuits challenging marketing of toddler milks
Fox 32 Chicago
September 2, 2025

Our Chicago Part 3: Study looks at connection between disadvantaged zip codes and gunshot wound hospitalization 
ABC 7 Chicago
August 31, 2025

Our Chicago Part 2: Study looks at connection between disadvantaged zip codes and gunshot wound hospitalization 
ABC 7 Chicago
August 31, 2025

Our Chicago Part 1: Study looks at connection between disadvantaged zip codes and gunshot wound hospitalization 
ABC 7 Chicago
August 31, 2025

Huge milestone for young patient at Lurie Children's Hospital
NBC 5 Chicago
August 29, 2025

6-year-old heart transplant patient goes home
WGN News
August 29, 2025

Chicago Proud: A young fighter
ABC 7 Chicago
August 29, 2025

6-year-old girl from Chicago finally goes home 
WBBM-AM Radio
August 29, 2025

Pediatric Patients in Acute Mental Health Crisis Face Long Waits
ACEP Now
August 29, 2025

Talking to children about school shootings: Experts offer guidance
WGN News
August 28, 2025

Chicago researchers find key factor that may protect teens from bullying
Fox 32 Chicago
August 25, 2025

Community Health Workers Can Help Minority Kids Access ADHD Care
HealthDay
August 25, 2025

Kids in disadvantaged zip codes face up to 20 times higher odds of gun injuries, study reveals
MSN
August 25, 2025

Thousands of athletes descend on lakefront for Chicago Kids Triathlon, SuperSprint races
ABC 7 Chicago
August 23, 2025

Childhood immunizations protect the broader community
Daily Herald
August 21, 2025

Healing and opportunity: the Austin HOPE Center story 
Austin Weekly News
August 19, 2025

Illinois researchers fear mRNA vaccine cuts will set back cancer, rare disease work
Crain's Chicago Business
August 18, 2025

Our Chicago: What to know about back-to-school anxiety
ABC 7 Chicago
August 17, 2025

Hate Needles? A New At-Home Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine Is a Game-Changer
MSN
August 16, 2025

Inflammatory drivers of asthma exacerbations identified in children receiving mepolizumab
Healio
August 15, 2025

The 2025 Chicago Triathlon is on track to be the largest in the city's history
TimeOut Chicago
August 14, 2025

Vaccine rates on the decline: What doctors want parents to know as kids head back to school
WGN News
August 14, 2025

What parents need to know about vaccines as students return to school
Chicago Sun-Times 
August 13, 2025

Most Kids In Fatal Car Wrecks Aren't Safely Restrained
HealthDay
August 8, 2025

Study Finds Nearly 70% of U.S. Children in Fatal Car Crashes Were Improperly Restrained
Bioengineer.org 
August 1, 2025

Vivid Seats brings festival season fun to teens at Lurie Children's
Fox 32 Chicago
July 30, 2025

Lurie lands $10 million in research funding for spina bifida study
Crain's Chicago Business
July 29, 2025

A Chicago teen’s perspective on the lack of welcome downtown
WBEZ
July 28, 2025

Pediatric Mental Health Crisis Drives Urgent Care Growth Despite Medicaid Funding Challenges
Behavioral Health Business
July 25, 2025

Support Lurie Children’s Hospital with Dairy Queen Blizzards on July 31st
WGN News 
July 24, 2025

VIDEO: Pediatric GI providers have opportunity to guide dietary therapy in Crohn’s disease
Healio
July 22, 2025

Tiny voices, big complexity: Children’s hospitals find AI that gets the stakes from day one
Becker's Healthcare Review
July 22, 2025

Is baby getting enough breastmilk? New device helps moms learn
Aol
July 22, 2025

Extreme heat watch safety tips 
WBEZ 
July 22, 2025

Children’s health: Keep your kids safe from ticks this summer
Daily Herald
July 17, 2025

After months in the hospital – and a new heart and kidney – Johnsburg-area teen to get welcome-home parade
Northwest Herald
July 15, 2025

Why RFK Jr.'s Vaccine Views Matter for Schools
Education Week
July 15, 2025

Splash down: Loveland predicts his shoulder will be ready for start of Bears cam
Daily Herald
July 15, 2025

Tool can diagnose early-onset sepsis using umbilical cord blood
Healio
July 11, 2025

Consumer wearables predict postoperative complications in children undergoing appendectomy
Contemporary Pediatrics 
July 11, 2025

Summer travel to boost measles surge, infectious disease specialist says
Axios
July 11, 2025

Study: Wealth Gap Affects Spoken Language Success in Young CI Recipients
The Hearing Review
July 10, 2025

How will RFK Jr.‘s new vaccine policies impact Illinoisans?
Illinois Public Media 
July 9, 2025

Children’s hospitals’ worries show broad reach of Medicaid cuts
Modern Healthcare
July 9, 2025

Schools Should Be Prepared For These Three Medical Emergencies
U.S. News & World Report
July 3, 2025

Oak Park’s Harriet Hawkins adds Emergency Nurses Association award to ‘trophies from around the world’
Chicago Tribune
June 30, 2025

Young Lurie Children's patient rings the bell
Fox 32 Chicago
June 27, 2025

Many Kids Unnecessarily Hospitalized Following Allergic Reactions
HealthDay
June 27, 2025

New online platform offers educators tools to support student mental health
Chicago Sun-Times
June 26, 2025

It’s a family affair Lurie Children’s: Parents, daughters bring dedication, care to busy Chicago hospital
WGN
June 26, 2025

Cord Blood Proteins Provide Objective Diagnosis for Early Onset Sepsisv
Technology Networks
June 24, 2025

Medicaid helps keep this toddler alive and at home. Federal cuts could put it all at risk.
Chicago Sun-Times
June 21, 2025

Probiotics for kids: What parents need to know
Daily Herald
June 19, 2025

Teen Missed His High School Graduation While Waiting for Heart Transplant, so His Hospital Threw Him a Ceremony Instead
People
June 17, 2025

Illinois Health Officials Raise Concerns Over Changes to CDC Vaccine Committee
WTTW
June 16, 2025

Hey, dads: Your mental health likely plays a role in your child’s development, study finds
CNN
June 16, 2025

Dads of newborns in need find support from each other in Northwestern University program
Chicago Sun-Times 
June 15, 2025

Top pharmacy stories in the first half of 2025
Becker's Healthcare Review
June 12, 2025

Pat Mac's Pack 100K Ride for pediatric brain research pushes off next weekend
Fox 32 Chicago
June 12, 2025

Experts Share Everything Parents Need to Know About Childhood Weight and Wellness
The Everymom
June 11, 2025

Staying mindful of youth mental wellness
SmartBrief
June 11, 2025

Girl battling leukemia at Lurie Children's becomes FOX 32 reporter for a day
Fox 32 Chicago
June 4, 2025

Young Lurie Children's patient fights leukemia, here's her story
Fox 32 Chicago
June 4, 2025

A special look inside Lurie Children's Mobile Health Unit
Fox 32 Chicago
June 3, 2025

Lurie Children's looks to bring new hope to Chicago's West Side
Fox 32 Chicago
June 2, 2025

Walk for Lurie Children's Hospital Chicago raises money for young patients
Fox 32 Chicago
June 1, 2025

Breastfeeding just got less stressful: This new device shows how much milk your baby is drinking in real time
Motherly
May 30, 2025

Lurie Children's encouraging skin-to-skin contact for ICU babies
Fox 32 Chicago
May 30, 2025

Lurie Children's Hospital honors Chicago paramedics for saving 13-month-old baby from cardiac arrest
CBS 2 Chicago
May 28, 2025

Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital raising money to help patients like Luke
Fox 32 Chicago
May 28, 2025

Water Safety for Summer Pool Season 
WBBM-AM Radio
May 27, 2025

Health experts fear potential public health impacts from RFK Jr. halting COVID vaccine recommendations for kids, pregnant women
CBS 2 Chicago
May 27, 2025

‘Terrifying’: Trump cuts CDC’s drowning-prevention team
POLITICO
May 26, 2025

Tina Tan, MD, discusses impact of FDA's stricter COVID-19 vaccine policy for children
Contemporary Pediatrics
May 23, 2025

Chicago teen earns diploma from hospital bed while waiting for new heart
Fox 32 Chicago
May 21, 2025

West Leyden High School senior awaiting heart transplant graduates at Lurie Children’s Hospital
Chicago Tribune
May 21, 2025

New Models Help Docs Distinguish Severe Pneumonia In Children
Drugs.com
May 19, 2025

Daquan Ford: We youths need Chicago leaders to engage, listen and act
Chicago Tribune
May 15, 2025

Lurie Children’s Becomes First Treatment Center for Zevaskyn Gene Therapy in Patients with RDEB
Dermatology Times
May 15, 2025

Walking for hope: Families rally behind Lurie Children’s
Fox 32 Chicago
May 16, 2025

Nearly Three in Four Parents Report Sensory Overload
WBBM-AM Radio
May 8, 2025

Less than half of CPS schools have herd immunity from measles, state data shows
Chicago Sun-Times
May 8, 2025

Hinckley 1st grader gets heart-warming welcome back after transplant
Shaw Local
May 7, 2025

NFL's Damar Hamlin encourages Chicago teen with similar heart condition
NBC 5 Chicago
May 1, 2025

What parents should know about fractures in kids
Daily Herald
April 25, 2025 

Recent Years Saw Increase in Youth With Anxiety, Depression
HealthDay
April 28, 2025 

Lurie Children’s to open specialty pharmacy
Becker's Healthcare Review 
April 22, 2025 

Youth Happiness Levels Have Declined Before, During, and After COVID-19 Pandemic – 
MSN
April 21, 2025 

Do You Need a Measles Vaccine Booster? 
Yahoo! News
April 18, 2025

What I Wish I’d Known About 'Gentle Parenting' Before I Used It With My Kid
MSN
April 14, 2025

Cystic Fibrosis Screening Favors White Children, Report Says 
Drugs.com
April 14, 2025

Mother's kidney donation saves son’s life and inspires future donors
Fox 32 Chicago
April 10, 2025

Hospital salva vidas con records de transplantes anuales
Telemundo Chicago
April 5, 2025

Guideline on newborn screening for cystic fibrosis calls for changes in practice
ScienceDaily
April 2, 2025

Tuberculosis case reported at Waukegan High School
WGN News
April 1, 2025

Longer parental leave for fathers boosts breastfeeding success for mothers and infants
Healio
April 1, 2025

Lurie Children’s taps head of orthopedic surgery sports medicine division
Becker's Spine Review 
March 25, 2025

A unique opportunity to thank a fellow Boilermaker
Purdue University 
March 25, 2025

Husband honors wife killed in 2019 River North crash with donation to Lurie Children's Hospital | FOX 32 Chicago
Fox 32 Chicago
March 21, 2025

Measles prevention: How the two-dose regimen works
WGN News
March 18, 2025

Lurie Children’s launches disability library to promote inclusion
Fox 32 Chicago
March 18, 2025

Dads who do this 1 thing help moms breastfeed longer—and science proves it
Motherly
March 14, 2025

Measles is spreading. Here’s what experts say you should know
Science News
March 14, 2025

How 9 pediatric health systems build human connections
Becker's Healthcare
March 14, 2025

Lurie Children's names cardiology leader
Becker's Healthcare
March 12, 2025

COVID: What people are asking, and what doctors wish patients knew
The Seattle Times
March 11, 2025

Measles outbreak surpasses 200 cases in Texas and New Mexico
NBC News
March 7, 2025

Daylight Savings tips for kids
WBBM-AM Newsradio
March 5, 2025

NIH critical for funding pediatric research neglected by industry, study finds
Crain's Chicago Business
March 5, 2025

Drs. Dirajlal-Fargo and Fant from Lurie Children’s Appointed Co-Directors of the Center for Global Pediatric Health
Bioengineer.org
March 3, 2025

The best things to do in Chicago this weekend
TimeOut Chicago
March 3, 2025

Chicagoans urged to stay current on measles vaccinations amid national outbreaks
Chicago Sun-Times 
March 3, 2025

Keeping kids safe from measles
Daily Herald
February 28, 2025

Ask an expert - ALYA URAL, FUNDRAISER
The Hinsdalean 
February 26, 2025

Pediatrics at Risk
Chicago Medicine Magazine
February 25, 2025

Commentary: Preventative care in childhood reduces the burden of chronic diseases in adulthood
Crain's Chicago Business
February 24, 2025

14-Year-Old Boy Discovers He Needs a Heart Transplant During a Family Vacation After Experiencing This Symptom (Exclusive)
People
February 22, 2025

‘What if one day you leave and don’t come back?’
MindSiteNews
February 19, 2025

Screening Tool Identified Abuse Risk in Kids With Just One Bruise
MedPage Today
February 18, 2025

Weese-Mayer Honored with 2025 Stern Award
Today in Parenting
February 18, 2025

The Best Baby Floor Seats
Babylist.com
February 18, 2025

Do You Need a Measles Booster? Here’s What Experts Recommend
Health
February 14, 2025

Illinois toddlers in need of crucial catch-up support are increasingly facing dela
WBEZ
February 12, 2025

The complicated world of compounded weight-loss drugs
MSN
February 12, 2025

Lurie Children's names transplant surgery leader
Becker's Hospital Review
February 11, 2025

Kids Need Extra Support These Days, Especially As They Head Back to School
VeryWell Mind
February 7, 2025

‘Doc’ star visits Chicago, stops at Lurie Children’s Hospital
Fox 32 Chicago
February 4, 2025

Extra Life Chicago Gaming Convention
93.9 Lite FM
February 4, 2025

How to bundle babies safely in the colder months
Daily Herald
January 30, 2025

Empowering kids with chronic pain: Gut-brain connection and mindfulness role
WGN
January 28, 2025

Why hemp products sold in Illinois need more regulations
Illinois Public Media
January 28, 2025

Would You Get Sick in the Name of Science?
The New York Times
January 28, 2025

School-based program for newcomer students boosts mental health, research shows
MSN
January 24, 2025

Parents of premature babies struggle to get help their children are entitled to
Yahoo! News
January 23, 2025

On Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day, migrant students are in shadow of deportation in Chicago
Chicago Tribune
January 20, 2025

Trump’s border policy tore apart many families. Nobody knows what happens to them now
The Guardian
January 17, 2025

Here are four takeaways about what could happen to vaccines in Illinois as Donald Trump takes office
Chicago Sun-Times
January 17, 2025

Should I Let My Child Take Ozempic?
Huffington Post
January 15, 2025

Dr. Jennifer Jao Appointed Co-Chair of the International Maternal Pediatric and Adolescent AIDS Clinical Trials (IMPAACT) Network
Bioengineer.org
January 13, 2025

Find out how Hawk, the certified facility dog at Lurie Children’s Hospital, stays fit and healthy!
WGN
January 12, 2025

'Step Up for Kids' to raise money for children at Chicago hospital
WGN
January 11, 2025

Chicago health officials confirm city’s first pediatric seasonal flu-related deaths of 2025
WGN
January 10, 2025

Screen Use Again Tied to Preschoolers’ Sleep, Behavior Issues
WebMD
January 9, 2025

Making spirits bright: 'Winter Wishes' event funds lifesaving care for kids
Chicago Star
December 29, 2024

Corning soccer tournament fundraises for children’s hospital
Yahoo! Sports
December 28, 2024

The Dovetail Project prepares young fathers
Citizen Weekly
December 25, 2024

Nearly half of parents report their child's diet worsens during the holidays
Northeast Arkansas News
December 24, 2024

Performing CPR through holiday songs
WIFR News Rockford
December 23, 2024

We all need HGH, the hormone responsible for growth. What exactly does it do?
USA Today
December 24, 2024

The year in pictures: Here are our top photos from 2024
Chicago Sun-Times
December 20, 2024

Neonatologist helps Franciscan Health Crown Point NICU families experience first Christmas
WIMS Radio
December 20, 2024

Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients receive new hope with gene therapy
WGN News
December 19, 2024

$15,000 worth of toys for kids at Lurie Children's Hospital collected at party, delivered
CBS 2 Chicago
December 19, 2024

Ohio baby becomes smallest preemie at Lurie Children's to recieve life-saving dialysis treatment
WBBM Radio
December 18, 2024

Toy drive for Lurie Children's Hospital is a personal mission for event's founder
CBS News
December 13, 2024

The public deserves to have their children protected:’ Pritzker calls on lawmakers to crack down on Delta-8 hemp products
Yahoo! News
December 13, 2024

Illinois ranks fourth for whooping cough cases nationwide
Chicago Sun-Times
December 9, 2024

Keto diet reduces seizure burden in Aicardi syndrome
Healio
December 9, 2024

Lurie Children's Radiothon raises funds for research, young patients
Fox 32 Chicago
December 5, 2024

Music program for heart patients aims to improve lung function
WGN News
December 5, 2024

Marshall and Myla: How two kids waiting for hearts found friendship in Chicago
Fox 32 Chicago
December 3, 2024

Lurie Children's Radiothon to raise funds for patients' life-saving care
Fox 32 Chicago
December 3, 2024

Doctor warns of ‘youth vape epidemic' as FDA battles vaping industry
NBC 5 Chicago
December 2, 2024

8-Year-Old Heart Transplant Recipient To Light The Langham Christmas Tree
WGN News
November 26, 2024

Increases in Myopia Progression in Kids Tied to the COVID Pandemic
MedPage Today
November 25, 2024

Cheap imported toys may pose a safety risk, advocates warn
NBC 5 Chicago
November 22, 2024

Mukwonago man saves a life while running the Chicago marathon
TMJ 4 Milwaukee
November 21, 2024

Lurie Children's Hospital renames ER after $6M donation
Fox 32 Chicago
November 18, 2024

Holiday treats cause parents to worry about their children's health, survey finds
Fox 11 News
November 17, 2024

Lurie Children's doctors worry about vaccine disinformation as Trump taps RFK Jr. for HHS secretary
ABC 7 Chicago
November 15, 2024

Most Parents Don't Ask About Unlocked Guns in Homes Their Kids Visit
HealthDay
November 13, 2024

Regenerative engineering: a safer way to help children with severe bladder disorders
Nature.com
November 14, 2024

Understanding POTS, a hard-to-diagnose condition that disproportionately impacts women
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
November 10, 2024

Head lice facts every parent should know
Daily Herald
November 8, 2024

Popular Decongestant Under Fire
Fox 32 Chicago
November 7, 2024

Whooping cough cases on the rise in children
Fox 32 Chicago
November 5, 2024

Managing Election Stress
ABC 7 Chicago
November 4, 2024

Illinois Parents and the 2024 Election
WBBM Newsradio
November 2, 2024

New Report from Lurie Children’s Finds Most Illinois Parents Set Rules for Halloween Candy for their Children
NBC 5 Chicago
October 31, 2024

Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery in Teens Persisted at 10 Years
MedPage Today
October 30, 2024

Walking pneumonia cases surging in kids: What to know
WGN
October 28, 2024

Head First: Taking On Childhood Concussions
U.S. News & World Report
October 28, 2024

Lurie Children’s Hospital celebrates transplant milestone
WGN
October 18, 2024

New research initiative at Northwestern aims to tackle mental health disorders early
CBS News
October 16, 2024

Our Chicago: Rise on online school threats and the toll its taking on communities
ABC 7 Chicago
October 13, 2024

Lurie Children's pediatric psychologist Doctor Lauren Pothoff advises Ukrainian charity workers and therapists
WBEZ
October 9, 2024

Attorney general suit says TikTok designed to ‘addict young users in Illinois’
Chicago Tribune
October 8, 2024

Lurie, Comer and Advocate Children’s named best children’s hospitals in Illinois by U.S. News
Chicago Tribune
October 7, 2024

Swimming lessons for kids plummeted during COVID-19 pandemic, researchers say
CBS News
October 7, 2024

Parents, siblings and survivors embark on 5-day, 100-mile bike ride to fund pediatric cancer research
Chicago Tribune
October 6, 2024

What Your Child Should Know If You Have A Family History Of Substance Use Disorder 
HuffPost
October 3, 2024

Improving Hospitals’ Support For Teens In Mental Health Crises
Science Friday
September 27, 2024

As suicide deaths become more common among young kids in Illinois, one Waukegan mom mourns her 10-year-old daughter
Chicago Tribune
September 23, 2024

Lurie Children’s doctor on the rise of Entrovirus D68 in U.S.
WGN
September 19, 2024

Where is Pediatric Innovation Making an Impact?
MedCity News
September 16, 2024

Doctor answers common questions about newborn screening
Daily Herald
September 13, 2024

White Sox players make visit to children's hospital
MLB.com
September 13, 2024

Existing newborn screenings may be able to identify risk of sudden infant death syndrome, study finds
NBC News
September 10, 2024

Types of Respiratory Viral Infections 
US News & World Report 
September 6, 2024

'This place is special': Anthony Rizzo returns to Wrigley Field for first time as a Yankee
SunTimes
September 6, 2024

How Gen Alpha Is Changing Children's Hospitals
Newsweek
September 5, 2024

All Illinois newborns to be screened for genetic disorder, thanks to Oswego family
NBC 5 Chicago
September 4, 2024

Milk Elimination Diet Shows Promise as First-Line Therapy for Children with EoE
Cincinnati Children’s Blog
September 1, 2024

Johnsburg girl, 3, gets cutting-edge cancer treatment, from her pink backpack
Northwest Herald
August 28, 2024

Lurie Children’s Hospital welcomes new facility dog to support patients
WGN
August 26, 2024

Hospitals aren't meeting demand for kids' psych beds
Crain’s Chicago Business
August 21, 2024

Nonprofit aims to empower adopted, foster, kinship students
Patch
August 21, 2024

Help your kids form healthy sleep routines year-round
Daily Herald
August 16, 2024

ER intervention could help reduce youth suicide risk
Crain’s Chicago Business
August 15, 2024

Train for Chicago's triathlon
CBS 2 Chicago
August 15, 2024

Chicago’s Lurie Children's Hospital secures $12M to study antibiotic use in treating pediatric pneumonia
Fox 32 Chicago
August 13, 2024

Mother, baby boy reunited after life-saving medical trip to Chicago
WGN News
August 9, 2024

Lurie Children's Hospital launches 'Little Lessons' app to help new parents
Fox 32 Chicago
August 7, 2024

Survey Examines Perception of Social-Emotional Well-Being Among Adolescents
WBBM-AM Radio 
August 4, 2024

Teen athlete survives cardiac arrest in Aurora thanks to bystanders, first responders and on-site AED
Chicago Tribune
August 2, 2024

Lurie Children’s hosts ‘Luriepalooza’ for young patients during Lollapalooza weekend
Fox 32 Chicago
August 3, 2024

Most young people who die by suicide in the US do not have previous mental health diagnoses, study suggests
CNN
July 30, 2024

Young patients honored for bravery at Lurie Children's Hospital
Fox 32 Chicago
July 30, 2024

Lurie Children's Hospital studying impact of activism on teens' mental health
ABC 7 Chicago
July 30, 2024

Our Chicago: Online Safety For Children
ABC 7 Chicago
July 28, 2024

New program from Lurie brings a neighborhood restaurant focus to diabetes prevention
WBEZ
July 26, 2024

Lurie to expand mental health training for primary care docs
Crain's Chicago Business 
July 22, 2024

How to fuel kids with the nutrition they need pre- and post-game
Daily Herald
July 21, 2024

Chicago Youth Programs provides food, healthcare, opportunities for generations of kids
CBS 2 Chicago 
July 19, 2024

This Clinical Trial is Centering Black Teen Mental Health in Chicago
BlackDoctor.org
July 17, 2024

Mediterranean diet could improve your kid’s heart health. Here’s how to follow it, according to experts
CNN
July 15, 2024

Franciscan Health Crown Point expands partnership with Lurie Children’s Hospital
WIMS Radio
July 1, 2024

NFL player Damar Hamlin comes to Chicago raising awareness towards cardio conditions
CBS 2 Chicago
June 27, 2024

Chorus or cacophony? Cicada song hits some ears harder than others
NPR
June 26, 2024

Gun violence a public health crisis: What the Surgeon General declaration means
WGN
June 25, 2024

Ann Lurie, namesake of Chicago children's hospital, dies at age 79
Fox 32 Chicago
June 24, 2024

As use of drugs for weight loss spikes among teens, data shows girls are using them most
Good Morning America
June 24, 2024

Pediatricians need to talk about racism with their patients, study says
Crain’s Chicago Business
June 21, 2024

What parents need to know about keeping kids safe in a heat wave
The Washington Post
June 20, 2024

Lyme disease safety tips for the summer
Daily Herald
June 19, 2024

How to Talk About Masturbation With Our Kids—According to an Expert
The Everymom 
June 18, 2024

To help children with high BMI, expert panel recommends 26 hours of behavior coaching — but not weight-loss drugs
CNN
June 18, 2024

No one asks how new dads are doing. A pilot program aims to help
North County Public Radio
June 11, 2024

Oswego father donates organ to his young son
NBC 5 Chicago
June 13, 2024

Children’s hospital storyteller retires after nearly 30 years of bringing joy, laughter to families
WGN News
June 12, 2024

Lurie to build Austin health, community center
Crain’s Chicago Business
June 10, 2024

Lurie Children’s Hospital expands Streeterville campus by buying its next-door neighbor
Parents Magazine
June 8, 2024

Lurie Children’s Hospital expands Streeterville campus by buying its next-door neighbor
Yahoo! News
June 6, 2024

Schools make a difference for students exposed to violence, new report shows
Chalkbeat
June 4, 2024

Researchers Discover a Way To Regenerate Damaged Heart Cells
Technology Networks
June 3, 2024

Telehealth guidelines for animals and children
WGN Radio
June 2, 2024

Our Chicago: Water Safety
ABC 7 Chicago
June 2, 2024

Fatherhood might be bad for your heart: study
New York Post
May 29, 2024

How energy drinks can affect kids’ mental, physical health
Daily Herald
May 23, 2024

To improve maternal and child health, include fathers
The Hill
May 23, 2024

Man honored for saving girl's life at Wrigley Field after Cubs game
ABC 7 Chicago
May 23, 2024

Expert discusses cicada noise concerns for those with autistim, sound sensitivities
CBS 2 Chicago
May 22, 2024

Experts find cardiometabolic risk signs in kids young as 3. Here is the food they say is linked
CNN
May 20, 2024

Death of teen who ate a spicy chip has experts rethinking capsaicin and its effects
NBC News
May 17, 2024

Chicago hospital tackles teen substance abuse with treatment, prevention programs
Yahoo! News
May 16, 2024

Lurie institute launches its own advocacy journal
Crain's Chicago Business
May 15, 2024

Experts Watching Bird Flu Carefully in Case It Takes Off
WebMD
May 14, 2024

Mental Health Monday: Lurie Children's Hospital helps mental well-being of its patients
NBC 5 Chicago
May 13, 2024

Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital has clinical study for peanut allergy sufferers and a patch that could help
CBS 2 Chicago
May 13, 2024

Generation Alpha is here, how will they affect the world? | The Excerpt
USA Today
May 9, 2024

Conference trio to spotlight food allergy prevention, treatment
Healio
May 9, 2024

JEALOUS: Reducing Asthma’s Burden Means Addressing Pollution, Climate, and Barriers to Care
The Washington Informer
May 8, 2024

Parents of Infants With Cystic Fibrosis Often Feel Confused, Unsupported: Survey
U.S. News & World Report
May 6, 2024

Psych Staffing Linked to Shorter Stays in Pediatric Emergency Observation Unit
MedPage Today
May 6, 2024

High blood pressure in kids doubles their risk of cardiovascular disease, study finds, bringing a call for routine screening
STAT News
May 6, 2024

Lurie takes charge in studying drug that glows in presence of lung cancer cells
Crain’s Chicago Business
May 3, 2024

Many of Chicago’s Gun Violence Survivors Left With Unmet Physical and Emotional Needs, Study Finds
WTTW
May 2, 2024

Helping your child with nighttime bed-wetting
Daily Herald
April 25, 2024

New Lurie Children’s Hospital outpatient center coming to Schaumburg
Fox 32 Chicago
April 25, 2024

New guidelines aim to make melatonin safer for kids
NPR
April 21, 2024

Lurie, West Side United team up on maternal, infant health
Crain’s Chicago Business
April 15, 2024

Kids using social media to self-diagnose mental health conditions, survey says
NBC 5 Chicago
April 8, 2024

Black and Latino parents find it harder to provide healthy food, survey says
Crain’s Chicago Business
April 8, 2024

Cards for Hospitalized Kids Spreads Kindness and Positivity
NBC Nightly News
April 6, 2024

Children's hospital gets an ambulance upgrade
WBBM Newsradio
April 4, 2024

Lurie Children's taps head of pediatric surgery
Becker’s Hospital Review
April 4, 2024

6-year-old jumps for first time after muscular dystrophy treatment at Lurie Children's Hospital
Yahoo! News
April 3, 2024

Girls' mental health suffered the most during pandemic, data shows
Good Morning America
April 2, 2024

Asthma in children: What parents should know
Daily Herald
March 29, 2024

3 Big Ways Millennial Parents Are Raising Their Children Differently
HuffPost
March 22, 2024

Do you smoke weed recreationally? Here's what experts want you to know.
National Geographic
March 22, 2024

‘Wild West environment’ of mislabeled hemp products like Delta-8 THC prompts renewed calls for regulation
USA Today
March 21, 2024

Chicago moves to vaccinate people amid migrant shelter measles outbreak
USA Today
March 20, 2024

Many migrant students need mental health support. Here’s why this program is a go-to for schools.
Chalkbeat
March 11, 2024

Measles cases in Chicago rise to five, prompting CDC assistance and quarantine measures
Fox 32 Chicago
March 11, 2024

Northwestern, Lurie researchers find HIV therapy can be paused in children
Crain’s Chicago Business
March 8, 2024

Energy drinks are detrimental to kids' physical health, doctors say. Here's why
NBC 5 Chicago
March 4, 2024

Xolair gives food allergy sufferers extra protection from sever reactions, relief in everyday life
ABC 7 Chicago
February 19, 2024

Parents should ask about guns in the home before playdate, child advocates say
WBBM Newsradio
February 14, 2024

CRISPR Therapy Approved to Treat Blood Disorder That Causes Anemia
Healthline
January 26, 2024

Red Cross reports blood shortage, limited supply deliveries to some Chicago hospitals
Chicago Sun-Times
January 25, 2024

Chicago doctor weighs in on kids consuming energy drinks
Fox 32 Chicago
January 24, 2024

New program aims to help mental health of Illinois youth
The 21st Show, Illinois Public Media
January 23, 2024

Measles Outbreaks Reported in Multiple States, Here are the Signs and Symptoms
Healthline
January 19, 2024

Widespread health care disparities revealed: Hardships for minority kids start at birth
USA Today
January 18, 2024

Kids of color get worse health care across the board in the U.S., research finds
NPR
January 18, 2024

Doctors say we're not in the clear from COVID, flu, RSV surge
CBS 2 Chicago
January 16, 2024

Illinois mandates mental health screenings of students starting this fall
The Center Square
January 15, 2024

Working From Home Is Stressful For Dads — But Being There Is Worth It
Fatherly
January 12, 2024

Picture Chicago: 16 must-see Sun-Times photos from this week in news
Chicago Sun-Times
January 12, 2024

Ask the Pediatrician: What are some ways to prevent suicide?
MSN
January 8, 2024

Dr. John Walkup: Chicago’s youths are yearning for adult support. Here’s what we need to do.
Chicago Tribune
January 7, 2024

Bears president’s family foundation makes $1 million donation to Lurie Children’s Hospital
Chicago Sun-Times
January 5, 2024

Chicago Bears president Warren donates $1M to Lurie Children’s cancer center
WGN
January 5, 2024

Bears prez Kevin Warren likes state of team, mum on Matt Eberflus
ESPN
January 5, 2024

Migrants’ mental health in Chicago is a looming crisis
Chicago Sun-Times
January 5, 2024

How Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Boosted Its Patient Portal Access
HealthLeaders
January 2, 2024

Ask the Pediatrician: How can schools prepare for sudden cardiac arrest?
Chicago Tribune
January 2, 2024

A home for the holidays: How one migrant family remembers their past to help define their future in Chicago
Chicago Tribune
December 31, 2023

Cardinal Cupich brings hope, comfort to Lurie Children's patients on Christmas Eve
Yahoo! News
December 24, 2023

A new program for West Side families wants to help in the tough first year of babies’ lives
WBEZ
December 26, 2023

Respiratory viruses — the do’s and don’ts to help you get better and protect others
Chicago Sun-Times
December 26, 2023

Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago sets up toy shop to help make the holidays special for families
WGN
December 21, 2023

Families of Lurie Children's Hospital patients receive toys, gifts for kids during difficult time
ABC 7 Chicago
December 21, 2023

Feeling sick? The do's and don'ts to help you get better and protect others when you have a virus
American Heart Association
December 19, 2023

Dancing While Cancering donates to fund position at Lurie Children's Hospital
ABC 7 Chicago
December 18, 2023

Research shows a big increase in children taking melatonin
NPR
December 15, 2023

The harrowing journeys of migrants are revealed in the quiet spaces of Chicago
WBEZ
December 14, 2023

iHeartMedia Chicago Stations Raised Over $861K From Annual ‘Lurie Children’s Radiothon’
Chicago Defender
December 13, 2023

Lurie Children’s Hospital Opening Austin Community Health Hub
Block Club Chicago
December 14, 2023

Two gene-editing therapies receive FDA approval to treat sickle cell disease
WBEZ
December 13, 2023

Doctors should intervene to help children with obesity, task force draft says, but it doesn’t recommend surgery or meds
CNN
December 12, 2023

Lurie Children's offers free emergency skills training for groups
Daily Herald
December 9, 2023

Surgery Helps Kids With Drug-Resistant Epilepsy, But Race Could Hinder Access
U.S. News & World Report
December 5, 2023

Syphilis in newborns signals bigger problems in U.S. health system
National Journal
December 4, 2023

Volunteer networks step up to provide health needs to migrants at police stations
Yahoo! News
December 4, 2023

Should Parents Let Teens Drink Alcohol As Long As It’s Under Their Roof? Experts Weigh In.
HuffPost
December 1, 2023

More on White Lung Syndrome and the rise of childhood pneumonia cases
WGN 
December 1, 2023

Lurie opens Spanish-language epilepsy clinic
Crain’s Chicago Business
November 29, 2023

The threat of gun violence 'affects all children,' experts warn. Here's what parents need to know — and how to keep kids safe.
Yahoo! News
November 28, 2023

The siblings of children killed by gun violence and how they cope: ‘I just feel alone’
Chicago Tribune
November 28, 2023

Illinois releases 2023 dangerous toys list
WGN 
November 20, 2023

Tips for attending college with food allergies
Healio
November 20, 2023

Starlight, Disney team up to celebrate 'Frozen's' 10th anniversary at Lurie Children's
ABC 7 Chicago
November 17, 2023

Lurie Children's names chief strategy officer
Becker's Healthcare Review 
November 16, 2023

More than 1 in 10 pediatric ambulance runs are for mental health emergencies, finds study
Medical Xpress
November 16, 2023

Pediatric Asthma: When Is It an Emergency?
Medscape
November 14, 2023

Better heart health may improve cognitive health in kids
American Heart Association
November 13, 2023

How parents can address childhood bullying
Daily Herald
November 12, 2023

12-year-old ovarian cancer survivor starts fashion show to raise money for Lurie Children's Hospital
ABC 7 Chicago
November 11, 2023

Why testing newborns is critical for U.S. fight against hepatitis C
PBS News Hour
November 10, 2023

More and more kids need glasses. Experts are blaming too much screen time.
WBEZ
November 8, 2023

Rayniah Gregory: 12-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Turned International Fashion Designer And Model
WGN 
November 8, 2023

Expert talks innovative treatment plan for Hepatitis C in pregnancy and infancy
ABC 7 Chicago
November 6, 2023

Emergency room visits for firearm injuries among children doubled during the pandemic
CNN
November 6, 2023

Child Deaths From Guns After Arrival In Pediatric ERs Doubled In Pandemic
Forbes
November 6, 2023

Higher Parenting Stress for Dads Working from Home During Pandemic
ReachMD
November 6, 2023

Gold Coast Fashion Show Raises $1.28 Million For Lurie Children’s Hospital
Classic Chicago Magazine
November 4, 2023

The CDC has new recommendations for testing infants for hepatitis C
Scripps News
November 3, 2023

Q&A: CDC recommends testing all children exposed to hepatitis C
Healio
November 2, 2023

Two local hospitals team up to treat Hepatitis C in pregnant women
WBBM-AM Newsradio
November 1, 2023

Bariatric Surgery at 16
The New York Times
October 31, 2023

When do babies start laughing? Here’s when the adorable milestone occurs
Care.com
October 31, 2023

Aflac's special duck brings augmented reality comfort to patients at Lurie Children's Hospital
Fox 32 Chicago
October 30, 2023

Our Chicago: Talking to children about the Israel-Hamas War
ABC 7 Chicago
October 29, 2023

12-year-old cancer survivor turned fashion designer prepares to debut newest fashion line
WBBM-AM Newsradio
October 27, 2023

Preparing For Sudden Cardiac Events With Project ADAM
WGN News
October 23, 2023

Suburban boy celebrates 5th birthday with Disney trip after beating cancer
Fox 32 Chicago
October 23, 2023

Commentary: When students are not OK, neither are teachers
Crain’s Chicago Business
October 23, 2023

NAVIGATING A CHILD'S MENTAL HEALTH JOURNEY
Crain’s Chicago Business
October 23, 2023

On the policy side, Illinois leaders prioritize child mental health
Crain’s Chicago Business
October 23, 2023

The youth mental health crisis needs urgent care. What will it take?
Crain’s Chicago Business
October 23, 2023

‘Sadly not very surprising’: Many children screen positive for suicide risk
Healio
October 22, 2023

Improving Screening, Management of Hepatitis C in Infants and Children
Contagion Live
October 19, 2023

La herramienta que puede ayudar a salvar vidas en caso de que alguien sufra un paro cardíaco
Univision
October 17, 2023

How to prevent RSV in infants
Daily Herald
October 15, 2023

Botox Can Improve Chronic Nausea and Vomiting in Children
Technology Networks
October 10, 2023

Teen Depression in the US Soared During COVID-19 Pandemic, with Alarming Treatment Gaps: Study
Tech Times
October 9, 2023

Fun Weekend Events in Chicago: Boo at the Zoo, Beer Fest, Gaming Convention, and More!
Fox 32 Chicago
October 6, 2023

What Experts Recommend For Staying Healthy This Cold and Flu Season
Health
October 4, 2023

Downers Grove Family Shares Their Story Battling Pediatric Cancer
WGN News
October 4, 2023

Discussing the Upcoming RSV Season, New Tools, and Vaccine Hesitancy
Contagion Live
September 28, 2023

Illinois Pediatricians Call for Action to Prevent Suicide During Suicide Prevention Month
Lawndale News
September 28, 2023

Allergies Getting Worse? Climate change may be the culprit
Chicago Health
September 27, 2023

Common children’s antibiotic amoxicillin is still in short supply for the second year
Chicago Sun-Times
September 27, 2023

Q&A: Allergists answer common caregiver questions about food allergy
Healio
September 25, 2023

Lurie Children’s Hospital patients, families take part in ‘Kids Dig’ event
WGN Chicago
September 23, 2023

McHenry County pot dispensaries must warn of mental health risks\
AXIOS Chicago
September 21, 2023

A 1-year-old died after being exposed to fentanyl at his day care. Here's how parents can help protect their kids.
Yahoo! Life
September 20, 2023

A needle-free anaphylaxis treatment runs into an FDA roadblock
STAT News
September 20, 2023

Child Passenger Safety Week: Simple Lifesaving Steps For Car Seat Safety
WGN Chicago
September 19, 2023

Ask the Pediatrician: How can schools prepare for sudden cardiac arrest?
News Tribune
September 19, 2023

Local CPS students work on social-emotional learning
Hyde Park Herald
September 18, 2023

How to set kids up for back-to-school success
Daily Herald
September 17, 2023

Chicago area sees disturbing surge in youth drug overdoses
Fox 32 Chicago
September 13, 2023

When and where can you get the updated COVID booster? And who needs one? What you need to know, according to experts
Fortune
September 13, 2023

Fall vaccines: Here's what to know about RSV, flu and COVID booster shots, plus when you can get them
NBC 5 Chicago
September 8, 2023

Chicago doctors defend CPR's role in saving lives amid safety concern
Fox 32 Chicago
September 7, 2023

Kourtney Kardashian Just Had Urgent Fetal Surgery—Here's What That Means
Women’s Health
September 7, 2023

Lurie Children's enters urgent-care network joint venture
Crain’s Chicago Business
September 5, 2023

7 proven ways to get your kid down for a nap — without a fuss
Care.com
September 4, 2023

Lurie Children's Hospital unveils new mobile health unit
CBS 2 Chicago
August 30, 2023

Lurie Children's Hospital unveils new mobile health unit
Yahoo! News
August 30, 2023

Chicago schools prepare to welcome migrants still healing from trauma
Herald & Review
August 20, 2023

Navigating conversations about underage drinking with teenagers
Daily Herald
August 19, 2023

Alpha-tryptase may indicate potential for severe food allergy reactions
Healio
August 18, 2023

Medical groups warn youth mental health crisis is overwhelming ERs
MSN
August 16, 2023

Nine Things You Should Do During Paternity Leave
Lifehacker
August 16, 2023

Are You Ready for Back-to-School Season? Here’s a Health Checklist to Prepare Your Child for the Upcoming School Year
WTTW
August 15, 2023

Advancing Care With Exon Skipping Therapies for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Vamshi Rao, MD
NeurologyLive
August 15, 2023

Summer vacation is over: How to get kids back on the schooltime sleep routine
WBEZ
August 14, 2023

Lurie’s Dinner on the Bluff and Pro Am Tournament
Classic Chicago Magazine
August 12, 2023

Swallowing a magnet: What to do if it happens to your child
Care.com
August 11, 2023

A Wake-up Call for Kids Poor Heart Health
ReachMD
August 11, 2023

Q&A: Overcoming delays in cystic fibrosis diagnosis, treatment
Healio
August 7, 2023

Diagnosing heart defects in the womb may improve outcomes for baby
Yahoo! News
August 7, 2023

How teens can stay safe at Lollapalooza
Fox 32 Chicago
August 3, 2023

Illinois will seek to address student trauma under measure signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker
Chicago Tribune
August 3, 2023

Ahead of Lollapalooza, Lurie Children's Hospital patients get a 'Luriepalooza' festival experience
CBS 2 Chicago
August 2, 2023

Innovations in pediatric chronic pain management
MDEdge
August 1, 2023

Stem Cells From the Heart Could Treat Crohn’s Disease
Technology Networks
July 31, 2023

A summer wave of COVID infections may be underway — and more
WGN News
July 31, 2023

Girl Scouts summer day camp offers safe space for Chicagoland girls to learn and explore
ABC 7 Chicago
July 29, 2023

Animals visit, lift the spirits of young patients stuck in the hospital for summer
WGN News
July 27, 2023

Campaign seeks to improve CF diagnosis after newborn screening
Cystic Fibrosis News Today
July 26, 2023

Early Peanut Introduction Deemed Safe to Prevent Allergy, Some Parents Unaware or Hesitant
Pharmacy Times
July 26, 2023

Ear infections affect older children, too. What would that look like?
Daily Herald
July 23, 2023

Chicago boy, 14, shares how he battled to overcome ADHD
NBC 5 Chicago
July 20, 2023

Lurie Children's hosting 21st annual 'Run for Gus' 5K at Diversey Harbor
CBS 2 Chicago
July 20, 2023

Kids at Lurie Children's Hospital get a stress-free day thanks to a free boat ride
CBS 2 Chicago
July 19, 2023

New drug to protect babies, toddlers from RSV gets approval  
NBC 5 Chicago
July 17, 2023

12-year-old kidney transplant recipient goes to 'medical school' through Make-A-Wish Illinois 
ABC 7 Chicago
July 17, 2023

EMS Crews May Not Always Follow Guidelines When Dosing Kids: Study
Health Day
July 10, 2023

Kidney stones are rising among children and teens, especially girls, research shows
NBC News
July 8, 2023

Why a Malaria Vaccine Isn't Available in the United States
Healthline
July 8, 2023

Forget TikTok claims: ‘Nature’s Ozempic’ is no such thing, experts say
CNN
July 4, 2023

People of Color More Likely to Have Food Allergies Than White People, Study Finds
Health.com
June 30, 2023

NASCAR star Joey Gase makes a pit stop at Lurie Children's Hospital
CBS 2 Chicago
June 29, 2023

Before first responders got to Highland Park mass shooting, off-duty doctors helped save neighbors
ABC 7 Chicago
June 29, 2023

Parents’ Top Concerns Sending Kids Back to School
Metro Parent
June 28, 2023

What to know about sports injuries in kids
Daily Herald
June 26, 2023

What’s driving the U.S. teen mental health crisis and how adults can help
WBEZ
June 20, 2023

Many children who survive gun violence face barriers to mental health care
PBS
June 17, 2023

Fathers’ role in breastfeeding and infant sleep is key, study finds
CNN
June 16, 2023

Bone loss occurs in teens who have weight loss surgery, study says. Is that unique?
CNN
June 13, 2023

How Lurie Children's improved compassion satisfaction in the PICU
Becker’s Hospital Review
June 12, 2023

Illinois nursing shortage keeps boy in hospital for his 1st birthday unnecessarily
CBS 2 Chicago
June 12, 2023

Many teens don't know how to swim. A grassroots organization is trying to change that
NPR
June 9, 2023

‘Surprising’: Most children do not access mental health services after firearm injury
Healio
June 7, 2023

Chicago raises awareness about congenital birth defects, more common than you think
NBC 5 Chicago
June 6, 2023

US Sen. Dick Durbin says HEAL initiative is helping address root causes of Chicago gun violence
ABC 7 Chicago
June 5, 2023

Study points to a 'catastrophic' lack of life-saving surgery for some epilepsy patients
Crain’s Chicago Business
June 5, 2023

Olympian Cullen Jones Thinks There’s A Better Way To Teach Kids To Swim
Fatherly
June 1, 2023

What Is Heat Rash in Kids?
Parents.com
May 31, 2023

SIDS cause remains a mystery. Scientists think they may have found a promising new clue.
USA Today
May 30, 2023

How to differentiate IBD from IBS in kids
Daily Herald
May 27, 2023

Unregulated, candy-like edibles pose threat to children
WGN News
May 24, 2023

New clues emerge about possible factors behind sudden infant death syndrome
NBC News
May 24, 2023

The good, bad and ugly about BMI
CNN
May 23, 2023

Chicago doctor shares how to help children with mental health challenges
CBS News
May 18, 2023

FDA advisers vote in support of RSV vaccine to protect newborns
CBS News
May 18, 2023

How to stop a toddler from hitting, according to experts
Care.com
May 17, 2023

Study reveals staggering toll of being Black in America: 1.6 million excess deaths over 22 years
NBC News
May 16, 2023

Probiotics not as effective in low-birth-weight neonates as trials indicate
Healio
May 15, 2023

Moms of hospitalized children get pampered with massages for Mother's Day at Lurie Children's Hospital
Fox 32 Chicago
May 12, 2023

How Pediatric Care Providers Are Identifying and Addressing the Impacts of Racism on Children
The Commonwealth Fund
May 9, 2023

The Most Effective Way to Get Through to Parents Who Won't Vaccinate Their Kids
TIME
May 8, 2023

Lurie Children's becomes first Illinois hospital to receive special designation
Fox 32 Chicago
May 5, 2023

Is ChatGPT in Your Doctor’s Inbox?
WebMD
May 3, 2023

What is Arexvy? A look at the new, FDA-approved RSV vaccine
WGN
May 3, 2023

From bad to worse: Student misbehavior rises further since return of in-person classes
The Hill
May 1, 2023

Do your child's tonsils or adenoids need to be removed?
Daily Herald
April 30, 2023

Strep throat is on the rise in the US
Aol.com
April 21, 2023

Tralokinumab Found to be Efficacious in Adolescents With Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis
Dermatology Times
April 21, 2023

Suicides and suicide attempts by poisoning rose sharply among children and teens during the pandemic
CNN
April 20, 2023

Engineering fertility options for cancer survivors
Drug Discovery News
April 19, 2023

More Kids Get Weight-Loss Surgery to Treat Obesity
The Wall Street Journal
April 19, 2023

< 13 years after bariatric surgery, a 27-year-old says it changed her life
NPR
April 18, 2023

How to Treat Hives in Children
Parents.com
April 18, 2023

Experts Warn of Overexposure to Violent Police Body Camera Footage
Newsweek
April 16, 2023

How parents can help protect their kids from fentanyl exposure
Aol.com
April 12, 2023

Lurie Children’s Hospital launches app to help screen for child abuse
Yahoo! News
April 11, 2023

Chicago doctor develops app to help assess possible child abuse
WGN News
April 6, 2023

Mother of Lombard toddler who was born prematurely and spent 500+ days at hospital shares happy update
Fox 32 Chicago
April 5, 2023

Lurie Children's creates app that screens for possible child abuse
Becker’s Hospital Review
April 5, 2023

Doctor creates app to identify high-risk child abuse cases
Audacy.com
April 4, 2023

After a traumatic event, how can teachers best help students?
Chalkbeat
April 4, 2023

How Candida Auris Is and Isn't Treated
VeryWell
April 4, 2023

What to know about strep throat in children
Daily Herald
April 3, 2023

Chicago parents, children worry about possible school shootings, Lurie Children's survey finds
ABC 7 Chicago
April 1, 2023

Most Chicago parents worried there could be a shooting at their child's school: survey
WBBM Newsradio
March 30, 2023

Chicago Heights students get 'Safety Day' training after deadly Nashville school shooting
ABC 7 Chicago
March 28, 2023

The Teen Mental Health Crisis Is No Place to Cut Corners
The Washington Post
March 28, 2023

Chicago Heights ROTC students get emergency training at Lurie Children's
CBS 2 Chicago
March 28, 2023

What We Get Wrong About Respiratory Issues
Chicago Magazine
March 28, 2023

Franciscan health, Lurie children’s partner to provide top neonatal care in Northwest Indiana
NWI Life
Mach 23, 2023

Urgent care boom
Scripps News
March 23, 2023

Disconnecting the brain helps kids with epilepsy
WGN
March 21, 2023

Pediatric hospital beds are in high demand for ailing children. Here’s why
CNN
March 16, 2023

Hidden Hazards: New Report Finds High Number of Recalled Toys, Calls For Stricter Enforcement
NBC 5 Chicago
March 14, 2023

Q&A: Pediatric pneumonia severity risk tool aims to provide ‘safer, more effective care’
Healio
March 10, 2023

Few hospitals are willing to bear the cost of providing psychiatric care for kids
WBEZ
March 9, 2023

Kids in crisis face long waitlists as they struggle to get appointments for therapy
WBEZ
March 8, 2023

An Illinois lifeline program for suicidal kids has become a bridge to nowhere for many
WBEZ
March 8, 2023

Ask the Pediatrician: Is cannabis harmful for children and teens?
MSN
March 6, 2023

Positive influences on childhood brain development
Daily Herald
March 5, 2023

7 Potty Training Tips From a Pediatric Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist
The Everymom
March 3, 2023

A shortage of albuterol is about to get worse, especially in hospitals
CNN
March 3, 2023

A surge in sick children exposed a need for major changes to U.S. hospitals
NPR
March 3, 2023

6-year-old Bolingbrook boy undergoes several heart surgeries to repair congenital heart defect
Fox 32 Chicago
March 1, 2023

Maintaining and Improving Oral Health, Follow-up after Emergency Mental Health Visits, Breastfeeding Inequities
Pediatrics on Podcast, AAP
February 28, 2023

Black Blood Donors: 3 Ways Your Blood Can Save a Life
BlackDoctor.org
February 27, 2023

A Resourceful Way to Meet Behavioral Health Staffing Demands
Children’s Hospital Association
February 22, 2023

How REACH teaches schools new approaches to meet mental health needs
Modern Healthcare
February 20, 2023

Pritzker wants to invest more in home visiting programs. So what do they need?
WBEZ
February 17, 2023

New childhood obesity guidance raises worries over the risk of eating disorders
NPR
February 15, 2023

Weather Winter Well With JIA
HealthCentral
February 13, 2023

Developmental Milestones in Children, According to CDC
Chicago Parent
February 13, 2023

Almost half of children who go to ER with mental health crisis don’t get the follow-up care they need, study finds
CNN
February 13, 2023

Shortage of in-home nurses leaves kids waiting in hospital beds. ‘The entire system is feeling the pressure.’
Chicago Tribune
February 12, 2023

Project ADAM provides CPR training, AEDs to treat cardiac arrest in schools
Fox 32 Chicago
February 12, 2023

‘Greening the OR’ initiatives help orthopedic, oncology, pediatric surgery sustainability
Healio
February 6, 2023

Our Chicago: TikTok's CEO to testify before Congress and how social media impacts kids' wellbeing
ABC 7 Chicago
February 5, 2023

How to identify seasonal affective disorder
Daily Herald
February 5, 2023

Lurie Children's Hospital accepting Valentine's Day cards for patients
CBS 2 Chicago
February 2, 2023

The Future of At-Home Testing: Flu, RSV Rapid Tests Are Coming
WebMD
February 2, 2023

Why urgent care centers are popping up everywhere
CNN
January 28, 2023

Study Offers Cautionary Tale About Teens, Weight-Loss Surgery And Alcohol
Huffington Post
January 19, 2023

Hormonal Therapies Are Boosting the Mental Health of Trans Youth
HealthDay
January 19, 2023

New guidelines released on how to treat kids with obesity
Aol News
January 18, 2023

Kids' COVID More Dangerous When Co-Infected With RSV, Colds
HealthDay
January 18, 2023

More training in CPR, use of defibrillators would save lives
Chicago Sun-Times
January 12, 2023

In 2023, our kids need safe spaces to play
Chicago Sun-Times
January 12, 2023

Chicago City Council tackles teen vaping
WBEZ
January 11, 2023

FDA will review monoclonal antibody for RSV protection in infants
Healio
January 10, 2023

As Bills’ Damar Hamlin recovers, Project ADAM prepares schools for similar cardiac arrests
WBBM-AM
January 9, 2023

CPS asking students to take COVID-19 test before returning from winter break
WGN
January 9, 2023

New guidance: Use drugs, surgery early for obesity in kids
AP News
January 9, 2023

Navigating the difficult topic of suicide with kids and adolescents
Daily Herald
January 8, 2023

Good News Guarantee: Veterinarians give special gifts to sick children at Chicago's Lurie Hospital
Fox 32 Chicago
January 8, 2023

Could Weight-Loss Surgery in Teens Raise Risks for Alcohol Abuse?
Health Day
January 6, 2023

How to protect your kids when they play sports, according to doctors
CNN
January 5, 2023

Organization Works to Help Schools Develop Emergency Plans for Sudden Cardiac Arrest
NBC 5 Chicago
January 4, 2023

Vaping around babies and kids: Is it safe?
Care.com
January 3, 2023

Two children accidentally shot just as new gun safety laws take effect in Illinois
CBS 2 Chicago
January 2, 2023

A record number of America's kids were injured or killed by gunfire in 2022
USA Today
January 2, 2023