Lurie Children’s Ranked #5 in Pediatrics on Newsweek’s List of World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2026

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago has been named to Newsweek’s prestigious list of the World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2026, earning recognition in the Pediatrics category. This honor is presented by Newsweek, in collaboration with Statista Inc., the leading global provider of market and consumer data. Lurie Children’s ranked 5^th of the 2026 World’s Best Specialized Hospitals List for Pediatrics. The full list, announced on September 10, 2025, is available publicly on Newsweek’s website.

The World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2026 ranking highlights the top hospitals across the globe in a range of medical specialties including Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, OB-Gyn, Oncology, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Pulmonology, and Urology. Rankings are based on a comprehensive methodology incorporating hospital peer recommendations, accreditations, and Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) implementation.

As a national leader in pediatric healthcare, Lurie Children’s is proud to be recognized for its commitment to advancing clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care for children and families.

“This recognition from Newsweek underscores the dedication of our entire workforce—the Power of All—who work tirelessly to provide world-class care to every child who walks through our doors,” said Tom Shanley, MD, President & CEO of Lurie Children’s. “Being ranked among the world’s best pediatric hospitals reflects our commitment to being a transformative force in pediatrics—driven by our mission to advance clinical care, advocacy, research, and education to achieve a healthier future for every child.”

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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is a nonprofit organization committed to providing access to exceptional care for every child. It is the only independent, research-driven children’s hospital in Illinois and one of less than 35 nationally. This is where the top doctors go to train, practice pediatric medicine, teach, advocate, research and stay up to date on the latest treatments. Exclusively focused on children, all Lurie Children’s resources are devoted to serving their needs. Research at Lurie Children’s is conducted through Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute, which is focused on improving child health, transforming pediatric medicine and ensuring healthier futures through the relentless pursuit of knowledge. Lurie Children’s is the pediatric training ground for Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.