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

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Journal of Health Advocacy (JHA), the first of its kind peer-reviewed open access journal housed within the organization’s Patrick M. Magoon Institute for Healthy Communities. This new journal bridges the gap between knowledge and action to empower individuals and groups to address real-world challenges to health equity. It opened for submissions May 1, 2024. The journal is funded by generous support from the Children's Research Fund. Visit JHA at https://lnkd.in/gUtqK2Ny. To learn more visithttps://lnkd.in/gssCpwtT. #peerreview #journal #pediartics #health #healthadvocacy #advocacy #healthequity

More than a nurse – a Lurie Children's Nurse! It takes a special person to be a Lurie Children’s Nurse. Help us celebrate National Nurses' Week by giving a shout out in the comments to your special Lurie Childrens' nurse. Learn more about nursing at Lurie Children's, https://lnkd.in/gbfhuxxe. #nursesweek #nurse #pediatricnurse #RN #nursing #healthcareheroes #HealthcareJobs

Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek to the incredible Education Liaisons and School Services Coordinators at Lurie Children’s! 🍎✨ Your dedication to ensuring patient school access, both during hospital stays and when transitioning back to school, is truly remarkable. 🏥➡️📚 You go above and beyond to support our patients in achieving their educational goals, despite any medical challenges they may face. 💪 Our School Services team provides academic instruction in all subjects and coordinates special events like Camp Urban Explorers and Science with Style, which create opportunities for growth and learning that extend far beyond the hospital walls. Education Liaisons ensure that schools understand how diagnosis and treatment of chronic health conditions such as sickle cell disease, cancer, epilepsy and congenital heart disease impact the patient’s learning and how best to support patients in the school setting. Thank you for your tireless efforts in advocating for our patients and their families, and for making a lasting impact on their educational journey. 🌟 #ThankATeacher #EducationMatters

We are honored to share that Nurse Allison Parise has been recognized with this year’s Bear Necessities’ William J. Casey Hope Award. The award is presented each year to an individual or organization committed to Bear Necessities’ mission of providing unparalleled hope and support to those touched by pediatric cancer. For more than 35 years, Lurie Children’s has been privileged to have Nurse Allison caring and leading with compassion and expertise. Especially during National Nurses’ Week, we are thrilled to celebrate Nurse Allison for this well-deserved recognition! 

Nurses and and advanced practice providers are the heart and soul of Lurie Children’s. That’s why we’re looking for passionate individuals to join our Critical Care team. https://lnkd.in/g33Ge3tS

A national survey led by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago found that parents have insufficient knowledge of newborn screening in general and of cystic fibrosis (CF) in particular. “To improve outcomes of conditions like cystic fibrosis that are included in newborn screening tests, stronger partnerships are needed between clinicians and new parents,” said Susanna McColley, MD, senior author on the abstract and Scientific Director for Interdisciplinary Research Partnerships at Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute, and Professor of Pediatrics in Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine at Northwestern University - The Feinberg School of Medicine. “Our results also indicate the need for greater public awareness of newborn screening. Specifically, we need more awareness among providers and the public that infants of all racial and ethnic backgrounds can have cystic fibrosis.” https://lnkd.in/gYzGD4na #CysticFibrosis #pulmonarymedicine #CF #research #newbornscreening #research #pediatrics

Black women face nearly double the risk of maternal mental health issues, yet the support they receive often falls short. In this piece, Lurie Children's attending physician Dr. Shawn Smith sheds light on this disparity and other alarming health gaps impacting Black mothers. Discover what actions we're taking in partnership with West Side United to provide meaningful support. #MaternalMHMatters #WorldMMHDay https://lnkd.in/ggHAEEbm

Last week, we celebrated Patient & Family Experience Week, a celebration of our staff and commitment towards providing compassionate, patient and family-centered care.  A positive patient experience involves more than providing excellent clinical care. It includes creating an environment of courtesy and respect and making sure our patients and their families feel listened to as we continue to work towards our vision for a healthier future for every child. #PXweek #PatientFamilyExperience #PatientExperience #Pediatrics #All4Your1

To kick off Nurses Week, we would like to take a moment to thank all our Lurie Children’s nurses! Your unwavering commitment, compassion, and expertise make a world of difference in the lives of patients every single day. We are thrilled to celebrate you during this special week. Join us in expressing gratitude by giving a nurse who has made an impact in your life a shout-out in the comments! You can also honor a nurse by making a gift to Lurie Children’s in their name. For each gift made, you can send a personalized message of thanks to a nurse who has impacted your family. https://lnkd.in/gW3ZQqpt

Lurie Children’s is pleased to announce the first pediatric use of the novel fluorescent agent CYTALUX during surgery to remove lung metastases. The drug allows surgeons to better visualize cancer in the lung, as well as potentially detect additional cancerous nodules missed by preoperative imaging. This drug is FDA-approved in adult patients, but Lurie Children’s is the first-in-pediatrics to have an Investigational New Drug application with the FDA to study the drug’s safety and feasibility in children. https://lnkd.in/gPvd6AmS