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

11/27/2025

Today and every day, we are deeply grateful for your support of Lurie Children's, as it makes stories and relationships like Ella and Cody's possible. Wishing you all a holiday season of good health, safe travel and special moments with family.

11/25/2025

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we invite you to express your gratitude for a Lurie Children’s caregiver who has made a meaningful impact in your life by nominating them for the iHeart a Caregiver Award. Then, tune in to iHeartRadio for the Lurie Children’s Radiothon on Thursday, December 11, to find out if your message is shared on air. Twelve incredible caregivers will be recognized during our annual event. https://my.luriechildrens.org/page/90291/survey/1

11/24/2025

Ohana means family and we’re ALL about family at Lurie Children’s! We were so excited to be a stop on Disney’s Holiday Magic Tour where Stitch, known for stirring up some friendly chaos, visited the hospital as part of his attempt to get on Santa’s nice list after a year of mayhem. In our opinion he made good, bringing our patients toys, books, coloring activities and most importantly so much joy. 🏝️🌊💙

Especially during the holiday season, we’re grateful to Disney for helping our patient families create new, happy memories together even while they’re inside the hospital. Thanks to Stitch for dropping into Chicago with nothing but laughs, lightheartedness, and out-of-this-world hugs.

These events wouldn’t be possible without our Activity Coordinators and Family Services team who bring them to life!

11/21/2025

11/21/2025

11/18/2025

Help bring comfort & joy to children spending the holidays at Lurie Children's! Toy and gift donations help ensure kids feel cared for and supported throughout the holiday season and beyond. There are several different ways to help stock our toy shelves this season. www.luriechildrens.org/holiday

11/17/2025

Today on World Prematurity Day, we’re celebrating the enormous strength of our tiniest patients and our extraordinary NICU team who supports them every step of the way.

About 1 in 10 babies worldwide are born preterm (before 37 weeks), according to the World Health Organization. This number is a reminder how vital early care, family-centered support, and access to resources really are.

While premature birth can be a challenging experience for families, Lurie Children’s is proud and equipped to give preterm babies a strong start for a bright and full future. The Lurie Children’s NICU is a Level IV facility, which is the highest designation in Illinois for the level of specialized expertise and comprehensive resources available to treat the smallest and sickest babies. The unit cares for more than 2,000 infants each year and brings together expert teams of neonatologists, neonatal nurse practitioners, developmental care specialists, respiratory therapists, nutritionists, social workers, and more, to provide the highest-quality care to these babies and their families.

Thank you to our NICU specialists who provide the compassionate care, emotional support and expert guidance needed in these important and early days. 💜

11/14/2025

In April 2024, when their bright and fearless 6-year-old daughter, Lilley, was diagnosed with leukemia, their world collapsed in an instant. The months that followed were filled with Lurie Children’s hospital rooms, heavy silence, and the kind of fear no family is ever prepared for. Somehow, in the middle of heartbreak, the family chose gratitude over despair and compassion over fear.

It was during those long clinic visits that Lilley noticed the hat hub was nearly always empty. She decided to bring comfort to the little warriors fighting beside her and fill the hub. What began as a simple wish became “Lilley’s Beanies of Bravery”. Last year, she donated over 300 beanies. This year, her dream was even bigger. 700 beanies, 100 for every year she has been alive.

The family hosted an event in September to support Lilley’s beanie drive and to spread awareness about childhood cancer. With the help of her supportive community, she exceeded her goal! Collecting over 940 beanies.

Join us in thanking Lilley for her mission to wrap these brave warriors in warmth and love, one beanie at a time. If you are interested in learning how to fundraise like Lilley, visit our website. https://www.luriechildrens.org/en/blog/how-to-fundraise/

11/14/2025

Until recent advances in genetic testing, 22q Deletion Syndrome (also known as DiGeorge Syndrome) was often challenging to diagnose. Now, more children are getting answers sooner and receiving the coordinated care they need.

In our latest Precision podcast episode, Dr. Laura Rosenthal – otolaryngology physician, director of the Lurie Children's 22q Deletion Center and medical director of Speech and Language Services – and Dr. Kelly Regan-Fendt, genetics, genomics and metabolism physician, share how the 22q Deletion Center brings together specialists from genetics, immunology, otolaryngology, audiology, social work and more to support the unique needs of each child and family.

🎧 To learn more and listen to the full episode, visit https://www.luriechildrens.org/en/precision-podcast/expert-care-for-22q-deletion-syndrome-with-drs.-laura-swibel-rosenthal--kelly-regan-fendt

11/13/2025

Cranberries are now in season! Here is a fun and easy way to incorporate them into a snack for the whole family to enjoy! Learn more about WIC through WIC grocery:
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11/11/2025

One month from today, the Lurie Children’s Radiothon returns. Join us for a day filled with inspiration and courage, where every story reminds us what’s possible when hope and healing come together.

Tune in to Fox 32 Chicago or your favorite iHeartRadio Chicago station on Thursday, December 11, from 6 am – 7 pm to hear powerful stories from our patients, their families, and the incredible care teams who never stopped fighting for them.

Together, we can turn those stories into action. Help fuel research, support families, and give more kids a chance to heal. luriechildrens.org/radiothon

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