NASCAR STREET CLOSURES

Due to the NASCAR Chicago Street Race on July 5 - 6, and related events, there will be rolling street closures and traffic congestion June 19 - July 7.

Before your appointment, check the NASCAR website for the latest street closures. Bus routes may be affected. For current CTA and Metra schedules, visit TransitChicago and Metra. Navigation apps like Waze and Google Maps will reflect real-time closures

Please allow extra travel time. All hospital parking garages will remain open, though alternate routes may be needed.

Center for Cardiovascular Innovation

The Center for Cardiovascular Innovation (CCI) is the Heart Center’s home for all clinical and basic science research, academic programs, and quality improvement and data infrastructure. The CCI aims to advance innovative science and support the Heart Center as a national leader in reducing risk and improving outcomes for pediatric cardiovascular diseases. The CCI is comprised of dedicated research professionals, project managers, data managers, scientists, statisticians, and administrative professionals who support all the incredible faculty, staff, projects, and initiatives throughout Cardiology, CV Surgery, and Cardiac Anesthesia. The CCI is also an essential part of the Heart Center’s mission and aligns with Lurie Children’s C.A.R.E. (Clinical Advocacy, Research, Education) plan

Who We Are

The CCI is led by:


Other CCI team members include database coordinators, biostatisticians, clinical research coordinators, administrative professionals, and research scientists. 

Questions or comments? Please contact Kathleen Van’t Hof, Associate Director of the CCI, at kvanthof@luriechildrens.org