Lurie Children's Primary Care - Chicago Area Pediatrics

02/13/2026

Great Reads that Honor Black History

Black History Month is an excellent time to make sure legacies live on by reading incredible stories of the women and men who pioneered excellence by activating change and inspiring others to be their best.

There are incredible legacies found in Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History and Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History by Vashti Harrison. These books profile trailblazers with engaging bite-sized biographies and beautiful illustrations that children will love. Do you have a favorite children's book that honors black history? If so, please comment.

02/03/2026

01/29/2026

We are thrilled to share the beginning plans to develop a low-acuity pediatric hospital in the Downers Grove area — an important step in expanding access to world-class pediatric care for families in Chicago’s western suburbs!
For the Socha family, who live in the western suburbs of Chicago, having access to expert pediatric care closer to home means everything. Treated for a rare genetic disease since birth, Gabe and Gwen have traveled more than 100 miles every other week to Lurie Children’s for life-saving infusions. It means early mornings, long hours in traffic and disruption to their day-to-day routines. Their mom, Bonnie, says, “It’s exhausting. But as a parent, you do anything for your kids. And we do it because we know that when we walk into Lurie Children’s, our kids are in the hands of people who truly care about them.”
Without access to this level of specialized care, Gwen and Gabe “simply wouldn’t be here living the full, amazing lives they deserve. Having a Lurie Children’s closer to home means fewer long days on the road, less strain on our kids’ bodies, and more time being a family instead of traveling for care,” says Bonnie.
Stay tuned for further updates on the timing and exact location of the new facility.
Learn more: https://www.luriechildrens.org/.../lurie-childrens-begins....
Skender | Clayco

01/23/2026

Chicagoland is expecting extremely cold temperatures. We’ve got a few tips to keep your kids safe in the frigid weather!

Note: This guidance is also recommended by the Chicago Department of Public Health [ ]

Stay warm and stay safe!

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

11/17/2025

Returning to School After a Diabetes Diagnosis
Click here to read this informative blog. https://www.luriechildrens.org/en/blog/returning-to-school-after-a-diabetes-diagnosis/

11/11/2025

Please make a reservation if you plan on attending this informative event. Reservations are limited to allow for participation/small group discussion. Register via this link https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/7nf6cm8

11/03/2025

One of our amazing team members fluttered into work as a social butterfly for Halloween, spreading joy and smiles. We love the creativity of this costume!