Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Recent News About Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
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ANN & ROBERT H. LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO: Join us at Step Up for Kids on January 27, 2019
Lurie Children’s is not only focused on treating children’s illnesses, but we are also committed to making sure our patients and their families are supported mentally, emotionally and spiritually
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ANN & ROBERT H. LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO: New Illinois law on rear-facing car seats takes effect January 1
Ann & Robert HStarting January 1, children must stay in a rear-facing car seat until they are at least two years old
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ANN & ROBERT H. LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO: Holiday Stress: Alleviate Apprehension during the Most Magical Time of the Year
In midst of shining lights and cookies galore, the holiday season is also a time of hustle and bustle, chaos and social gatherings.
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ANN & ROBERT H. LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO: Foodlife give back
Help foodlife give back this holiday season! Dine at the restaurant (Mezzanine Level of Water Tower Place) today,
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ANN & ROBERT H. LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO: Blood Test Could Lead to Cystic Fibrosis Treatment Tailored to Each Patient
Study used blood test to identify distinct molecular signatures of disease; paves the way to precision medicine for cystic fibrosis
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ANN & ROBERT H. LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO: Arun Sharma Receives Falk Medical Research Trust Award
Arun Sharma, PhD, from Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute recently received a $300,000 Catalyst Research Award from the highly selective and competitive Dr. Ralph and Marian Falk Medical Research Trust.
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ANN & ROBERT H. LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO: New Report Reveals Chicagoans’ Views about the Top Health Problems Impacting Our Youth
Chicago adults identified drug abuse, obesity, and child abuse and neglect as the top three big health problems for children and adolescents in the city, according to results from a new survey developed by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH).
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ANN & ROBERT H. LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO: Probiotic No Better Than Placebo for Acute Gastroenteritis in Children
While probiotics are often used to treat acute gastroenteritis (also known as infectious diarrhea) in children, the latest evidence shows no significant differences in outcomes, compared to a placebo.
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ANN & ROBERT H. LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO: Popular Toys Contain Toxins & Other Hazards
Illinois PIRG’S Trouble in Toyland finds dangerous toys on shelves during holiday shopping season
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ANN & ROBERT H. LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO: One in Five Kids with Food Allergies Treated in Emergency Department in Past Year
About 5.6 million U.S. children have food allergy, according to latest estimates
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ANN & ROBERT H. LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO: Peanut Allergy Immunotherapy Shows Positive Results in Phase 3 Trial
Oral immunotherapy for peanut allergy could protect children against severe reactions from accidental exposure
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ANN & ROBERT H. LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO: CDC Designates HIV Prevention in Young Transgender Women Effective
Project LifeSkills, a behavioral intervention to prevent HIV in young transgender women, was designated by the HIV/AIDS Prevention Research Synthesis (PRS) project at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as showing the best evidence of efficacy
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ANN & ROBERT H. LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO: How Child Life Specialists Make a Difference
For parents, one of the most difficult parts of surgery is handing their child off to strangers. Thanks to Child Life Specialists at Lurie Children’s, that road is a little easier.
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ANN & ROBERT H. LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO: Make Sure Lurie Children’s Is Included in Your 2019 Insurance Plan
Whether it’s a routine check-up or a serious health issue, your child deserves access to the specialists at Illinois’s top-ranked pediatric hospital
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ANN & ROBERT H. LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO: Prenatal Repair for Myelomeningocele Helps Baby Caleb Beat the Odds
As every mother wishes, Erika was hoping her baby was healthy and without complications during her routine ultrasound at 21 weeks.
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ANN & ROBERT H. LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO: New Genetic Pathways Linked to Severe Lung Disease in Preemies
Results offer potential for earlier risk detection and development of more precise treatments for severe lung disease in premature infants
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ANN & ROBERT H. LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO: Lurie Children’s to Open Youth-Centered Comprehensive Program Supporting Teen Health and Wellness
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is taking a new approach to supporting the health and wellness of Chicago area teens.
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ANN & ROBERT H. LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO: Lurie Children’s Part of #HealChicago
Lurie Children’s is one of 10 Chicago hospitals to join forces with US Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) to reduce violence.
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ANN & ROBERT H. LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO: Durbin And Major Chicago Hospitals Join Forces On Community Initiative To Reduce Violence
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today joined hospital and community leaders to announce a groundbreaking new initiative bringing together 10 of the largest hospitals serving Chicago aimed at reducing violence and improving health in Chicago’s most underserved neighborhoods.
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ANN & ROBERT H. LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO: Laparoscopic Removal of Ovary for Fertility Preservation Found Safe in Girls as Young as 5 Months
In the first publication from the U.S. on surgical techniques and outcomes of single ovary removal for fertility preservation in girls, surgeons from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago report that the procedure caused no complications and can be performed laparoscopically, on an outpatient basis, without delaying treatment for cancer or other therapies posing high risk of infertility