Ranked #1 in Illinois for a Reason
Lurie Children's is staffed by the very best pediatric specialists who understand kids and will do whatever it takes to provide them with a healthier future.
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At Lurie Children's, we understand that caring for kids takes more than medicine. From diagnosis through treatment, it requires compassion and understanding that kids do best when they get to be kids. With a team of world-renowned pediatric experts and kid-friendly care, there’s a reason we’re ranked the #1 children’s hospital in Illinois.
News & Stories
Lurie Children's Highlights National Donate Life Month
Every year, thousands of children in the United States require life-saving organ transplants. Lurie Children’s provides comprehensive care to children requiring organ transplants, including heart, kidney, liver, small bowel and stem cell transplants.
Lurie Children's Highlights National Donate Life Month
Every year, thousands of children in the United States require life-saving organ transplants. Lurie Children’s provides comprehensive care to children requiring organ transplants, including heart, kidney, liver, small bowel and stem cell transplants.
Anxiety and Depression in Youth Increasing Prior, During and After Pandemic
The percentage of children under 18 years old with anxiety and depression increased steadily from 2016 to 2022, according to publicly available data from the National Survey of Children’s Health that were analyzed by researchers from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.
Compelling Data Point to a Single, Unknown Respiratory Virus as Cause of Kawasaki Disease
Research findings strongly suggest that Kawasaki disease is caused by a single respiratory virus that is yet to be identified.
Experts Stress Importance of Vaccination Amidst Measles Outbreaks
“The most effective way to prevent measles is vaccination,” said lead author Caitlin Naureckas Li, MD MHQS, infectious diseases specialist at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
NaSyah’s Heart Journey ‘Home’ to Lurie Children’s
A second opinion enocuraged NaSyah's family to transition her cardiac care to Lurie Children's, and they "never looked back."
First Guideline on Newborn Screening for Cystic Fibrosis Calls for Changes in Practice to Improve Outcomes
The United States Cystic Fibrosis Foundation released the first guideline on newborn screening for cystic fibrosis, in order to improve timely detection of CF in infants from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Dr. Erik King Named Division Head of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine at Lurie Children’s
Dr. Erik King has been named the Head of the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.
Innovating Through Pediatric Research
Research at Lurie Children's is conducted through Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute. Our goal is to generate new knowledge and translate advancements in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases that affect children’s health. Research studies are led by over 750 researchers and are organized into four scientific pillars: Basic and Preclinical Science; Clinical and Community Trials; Community, Population Health, and Outcomes; and Quantitative Science.
Join Us in Creating a Healthier Future for Every Child
As a non-profit medical center, Lurie Children’s relies on an engaged and supportive community to elevate the standard of medical care for more children, create innovative programs, accelerate cutting edge research discoveries and work with community partners to make Chicago’s neighborhoods safer for children.
Awards & Accolades
Lurie Children's is proud to be recognized for a number of awards, accolades and achievements.
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