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Children's Hospital in Illinois
Ranked among the nation’s top pediatric hospitals, Lurie Children’s brings together more than 70 specialties and the brightest minds in medicine—all focused on delivering compassionate, expert care for every child.
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Newsweek Ranks Lurie Children's #1 in U.S. in Pediatric Cardiology/Cardiac Surgery and Pulmonology
Lurie Children's has once again been recognized among the nation’s leading pediatric hospitals in Newsweek’s 2026 rankings of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals, earning the #1 national ranking in both Cardiology/Cardiac Surgery and Pulmonology.
Newsweek Ranks Lurie Children's #1 in U.S. in Pediatric Cardiology/Cardiac Surgery and Pulmonology
Lurie Children's has once again been recognized among the nation’s leading pediatric hospitals in Newsweek’s 2026 rankings of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals, earning the #1 national ranking in both Cardiology/Cardiac Surgery and Pulmonology.
Landmark Clinical Trial Results in First FDA-Approved Treatment for Rare Form of Obesity Caused by Brain Injury
Phase 3 TRANSCEND Trial Results in Acquired Hypothalamic Obesity Published in The New England Journal of Medicine
How Emma Kept Her Girl Scout Promise Through Cancer Treatment
When cancer threatened to sideline cookie season, 8-year-old Girl Scout Emma brought cookie season to Lurie Children's.
Angel’s Story: An Arizona Family’s Journey to Fetoscopic Spina Bifida Care
When Diana learned her son Angel would be born with spina bifida, she feared the worst. Discover how fetal surgery at Lurie Children's gave her family hope — and changed Angel's life before he was even born.
AI and Parenting: How Parents and Children Are Using Artificial Intelligence
Lurie Children’s report explores how parents and children are using artificial intelligence in 2026, including key benefits, usage trends, and top concerns.
Program Dramatically Improves Safety of Surgery for Children
A new study shows how simple safety changes helped Lurie Children's complete nearly 40,000 surgeries without a single serious safety event.
Emergency Departments Across Illinois Identify Gaps in Care for Children in Mental Health Crises
A statewide survey highlights the challenges emergency departments face when caring for children in mental health crises and identifies solutions to improve care.
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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