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

Earlier today, in recognition of National Donate Life Month, we were joined by Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network, Siragusa Transplantation Center team members and patient-families to raise awareness for organ and tissue donation. As one of the leading pediatric transplant centers in the nation, Lurie Children's is committed to educating the public about the life-saving impact of organ donation for children in need. Every year, thousands of children in the United States require life-saving organ transplants. Lurie Children’s Siragusa Transplantation Center provides comprehensive care to children requiring organ transplants, including heart, kidney, liver, small bowel and stem cell transplants. Our multidisciplinary team of surgeons, specialists, nurses, and transplant coordinators work tirelessly to give children the best chance at a healthy, thriving life. Lurie Children’s has seen firsthand the incredible outcomes made possible through organ donation. Thanks to the ongoing commitment to high quality care, research, and compassionate approach to every patient-family, the hospital’s Siragusa Transplantation Center ranks among the top pediatric transplant centers in the country, not just in volume, but in patient survival rates. In calendar year 2024, the hospital performed 142 pediatric solid organ and stem cell transplants, a record for Lurie Children’s. Read more https://lnkd.in/gh_8cvsk. #donatelife #organdonor

Lurie Children’s Living Donor Transplant Program has helped thousands of patients receive lifesaving care in partnership with Northwestern Medicine. For children needing a liver or kidney transplant, finding a healthy organ is often the greatest hurdle. This specific program allows pediatric patients to benefit from living organ donors, and offers donors and recipients the best and most comprehensive care possible. Learn more from Dr. Juan Caicedo, division head of transplant & advanced hepatobiliary surgery at Lurie Children’s, and Dr. Satish Nadig, transplant surgeon at Northwestern Medicine. https://lnkd.in/g2CTjkcA

As Child Life Month comes to a close, we want to extend deep gratitude to our amazing Child Life team! Thank you for the kindness, compassion and dedication you show patient families day in and day out, and for making Lurie Children's a brighter, more comforting and emotionally safe place. You are our #MoodBoosterMonday today and every day! For more information on Child Life services at Lurie Children's and coping resources, visit https://lnkd.in/dfaEJ8Ay #ChildLifeMonth #all4your1

Today, in honor of National Doctors Day, we celebrate the compassionate and courageous doctors at Lurie Children’s. Every day, they touch countless lives with their expertise, kindness, and dedication. Their commitment shapes brighter and healthier futures for every child! Thank you for being the source of hope for so many of our patients and their families. Honor a physician who has made a difference in your life or the life of a family member or friend by recognizing them in the comments! #all4your1 #doctorsday You can also honor a caregiver by visiting the link below. https://lnkd.in/gXEHhhRj

Research from Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute’s at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago strongly suggests that Kawasaki disease is caused by a single respiratory virus that is yet to be identified. Findings contradict the theory that many different pathogens or toxins could cause this disease that can lead to serious cardiac complications in young children. “The cause of Kawasaki disease has been a mystery for over 50 years,” said Anne Rowley, MD, pediatric infectious diseases expert and scientist at Manne Research Institute at Lurie Children’s, who is the lead author on the study published in Laboratory Investigation. “Our compelling data are a huge step forward and provide a clear direction for the field to identify and sequence the virus that causes Kawasaki disease in susceptible children. This will be critical to advancing the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of Kawasaki disease.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/gHGduauc. #kawasakidisease #infectiousdiseases #research

March is Child Life Month, and Lurie Children’s celebrates its child life specialists and the compassionate care they provide. Every child deserves emotionally safe care. Emotional Safety is an intentional practice child life specialists use to promote resiliency, healing and trust for pediatric patients and their families during medical experiences. Lurie Children’s child life specialists help patients in the Regenstein Cardiac Care Unit and throughout the hospital cope with their care and feel emotionally safe. Thank you, Lurie Children’s child life specialists, for being amazing resources and educators to our patient families! Learn more about child life specialists and emotional safety: https://lnkd.in/gGpkKkhH

We are thrilled to announce Erik King, MD, MS, has been named the Head of the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine at Lurie Children's. He will also hold the Martha Washington Foundation Professorship in Pediatric Orthopaedics. He is and will remain a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Northwestern University - The Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. King has been a dynamic member of the division since 1999, serving as interim division head since 2021. “Dr. King’s leadership experience, academic accomplishments, faculty development skills and dedication to patient care will continue to serve him well in his division head role,” said Lurie Children’s Surgeon-in-Chief Dr. Thomas Inge. “The division will continue to excel, thrive and grow with him at the helm." Read more https://lnkd.in/gR_nbgjt. #orthopedicsurgery #othropedicsurgeon #surgeon #pediatricsurgery #pediatricsurgeon

Last week, thousands of medical students across the country celebrated #MatchDay! Lurie Children's is thrilled to welcome our newest class of pediatric residents who matched in Categorical Pediatrics, Child Neurology and Pediatrics/ Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. This incredible group brings diverse experiences and fresh perspectives, and are ready to make an impact in Chicago. Welcome to the Lurie Children's family; we can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll accomplish! 💙 #Pediatrics #FuturePediatricians #all4your1 Northwestern University - The Feinberg School of Medicine

It's estimated that nearly 4 million surgeries are performed on children each year in the U.S., but no matter how complex or routine these surgical procedures may seem, none are simple, and the skill of a surgeon is always a key component of its success. On this episode of Precision, Earl Cheng, MD, explains the benefits of seeking out highly trained pediatric surgeons and specialized providers, like those at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. https://lnkd.in/ecXiHB6c

Registration for Run for Gus, presented by Deloitte is now open, and we invite you to be part of this impactful day! Whether you run, walk, or donate your support fuels critical advancements in pediatric brain tumor research. The walk takes place at Diversey Harbor, followed by an after-party celebration with food, music, and kid entertainment. Don’t miss out! For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/gYT88apT. #runforgus Young Associates Board of the Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago