Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month, and we’re highlighting an important Safe Kids Chicago & Illinois blog that explores the reasons behind the “ABCs” of safe sleep — Alone, Back, Crib — and how these practices save lives. At Lurie Children’s, we’re committed to raising awareness and supporting families in creating safer sleep environments for every baby. Together, we can make safe sleep a shared priority and help ensure every child has the safest possible start. Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/gtDUw838

October marks Spina Bifida Awareness Month, and this year we’re celebrating an extraordinary milestone: the 50th anniversary of the Spina Bifida Clinic at Lurie Children's. In those five decades, spina bifida care has transformed profoundly, shifting from survival-focused treatment to empowering children to live fuller, healthier, more independent lives. Today, we’re proud to be: - The largest pediatric center participating in the National Spina Bifida Patient Registry (supported by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - Founding members of the Urological Protocol for bladder management - 1 of 4 pediatric benchmarking spina bifida centers nationwide - Awarded a $10M research grant from Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute to advance bowel management This work reflects a legacy of leadership and a future of hope. Thank you to our patients, families, providers and partners for being part of this remarkable journey. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gRe6hPtm

Join us in celebrating our incredible Case Management Team at Lurie Children’s! From discharge planning to clinical advocacy, this dedicated group ensures every patient and family receives the support they need — every step of the way. Whether coordinating complex care, securing post-discharge services, or working behind the scenes on insurance and utilization reviews, their impact is felt organization-wide. Send a message of gratitude and help us recognize their outstanding work.

Brain scans are infrequently helpful in the evaluation of important findings in kids with #psychosis symptoms—particularly when the patient doesn't present troubling symptoms like headache or vomiting. The new study was published in Academic Emergency Medicine. https://lnkd.in/gz2A_yG5 Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Northwestern University - The Feinberg School of Medicine Jennifer Hoffmann, MD, MS #research #pediatrics #pediatricemergencymedicine #emergencymedicine #mentalhealth

A new, multi-center study led by researchers from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute develops the first AI model that can predict children at high risk for #sepsis within 48 hours. This advance in #precisionmedicine for sepsis will facilitate the early implementation of lifesaving treatments and therapies. https://lnkd.in/gtfZsqhV Elizabeth Alpern, MD, MSCE Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences (NUCATS) Institute Northwestern University - The Feinberg School of Medicine #research #pediatrics #criticalcaremedicine #emergencymedicine

This #MedalMonday and #MoodBoosterMonday, we are celebrating Team Lurie Children’s! Yesterday, 425 runners conquered 26.2 miles with determination, running for the kids who need it the most. Today, as the medals shine and the memories sink in, we celebrate not just their finish lines but the impact every runner has made on our patients and their families. Thank you! If you are interested in running the 2026 Bank of America #ChicagoMarathon with Team Lurie Children’s, please fill out the form below. https://lnkd.in/gj_QNSKH

Congrats to Lurie Children’s nurse Huong Mai, BSN, RN, CPN! Mai has been named the 2025 Magnet® Nurse of the Year- Empirical Outcomes, a national recognition awarded by ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center. This prestigious honor celebrates clinical nurses who demonstrate outstanding contributions to nursing practice, patient care, and clinical outcomes in Magnet-designated organizations. Read more about her honor: https://lnkd.in/gRiicUNE. #ANCC #Magnet #MagnetNurseoftheYear #pediatricnurse #RN

New study from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and Northwestern University - The Feinberg School of Medicine finds that pediatricians who are given clinical decision-support tools and targeted training are more likely to provide critical guidance to parents on early peanut introduction — a proven approach to preventing #peanutallergy. https://lnkd.in/g-_irWVY Ruchi Gupta, MD, MPH Lucy A Bilaver, PhD #research #pediatrics #allergies #immunology #clinicalresearch

Pertussis cases are on the rise; #infants are extremely vulnerable. Vaccination during pregnancy is critical to protecting #newborns from this dangerous disease. https://lnkd.in/gN28qZz2 Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Northwestern University - The Feinberg School of Medicine Caitlin Naureckas Li #pertussis #whoopingcough #research #pediatrics #infectiousdiseases #pediatricinfectiousdiseases #vaccines

We're thrilled to share that Lurie Children's has been recognized as a 2025-2026 Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, again ranking #1 in Illinois. We are proud to be ranked in all 11 specialties – the only children’s hospital in the State to claim this honor. Read more https://lnkd.in/dZvqXVZH. #besthospitals #pediatrics