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
Dr. Tara Henderson to be Named Chair of Pediatrics at Lurie Children’s and Northwestern
Tara O. Henderson, MD, MPH, will be named the Founders' Board Centennial Chair of Pediatrics at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
Dr. Tara Henderson to be Named Chair of Pediatrics at Lurie Children’s and Northwestern
Tara O. Henderson, MD, MPH, will be named the Founders' Board Centennial Chair of Pediatrics at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
Pediatric Experts Warn: Federal Cuts Could Jeopardize Children's Health
As clinicians on the front line of child health, our providers see firsthand the profound role Medicaid plays in ensuring children receive the life-saving care they deserve. Together, they share what Federal cuts could mean to pediatric healthcare.
Lurie Children’s Campaign Urges Parents to Follow Up Right Away if Newborn Screening Results are Abnormal
Lurie Children’s launched a newborn screening awareness campaign with signage on public transit and billboards across Chicago advocating for timely follow-up from parents which can improve outcomes for children.
Recent Report from Lurie Children’s Finds Approximately Half of Illinois Youth Continued to Experience Worsening Mental Health
The latest Voices of Child Health report highlights data on the state of Illinois’ youth mental health.
Dr. Juan Carlos Caicedo Named Transplant Surgery Leader at Lurie Children’s
Dr. Juan Carlos Caicedo was named Division Head of Transplant & Advanced Hepatobiliary Surgery and Surgical Director for the Siragusa Transplantation Center at Lurie Children’s.
Research Uncovers Inequities in Diagnosis of Infants with Cystic Fibrosis
Research from Lurie Children's Dr. Susanna McColley and colleagues found that too many infants receive a delayed diagnosis of cystic fibrosis (CF), which leads to worse outcomes, and infants who are Black, Hispanic, Asian, or multiracial are particularly impacted.
Debra E. Weese-Mayer Wins Paula H. Stern Award for Outstanding Women in Science and Medicine
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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