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

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago in partnership with Northwestern University's new Mental Health, Earlier Center funded by an $11.7M grant award from The National Institutes of Health will help train pediatricians to assess toddlers for mental health risk. According to the investigative team which includes Michelle Macy, MD, MS, Andrea Spencer, MD, and Seema Shah, JD, HEC-C, these evidence-based interactive trainings, which will focus on ethics and equity, will aid in the early detection of mental health concerns among toddlers so that they receive earlier interventions to prevent more severe conditions down the line. https://lnkd.in/gKqZrSA7 Northwestern University - The Feinberg School of Medicine #mentalhealth #healthequity #ethics #research #mentalhealthawareness #toddlerhealth #pediatrics #healthcareaccess

Dr. Nancy Young, founder of the Cochlear Implant Program and medical director of Audiology at Lurie Children’s, has been invited to give the keynote Niparko Memorial Lecture at the annual American Cochlear Implant Alliance annual meeting, CI2025 Boston, next spring. The meeting is a major international conference for specialists related to cochlear implantation, including physicians, audiologists, engineers, psychologists and speech pathologists. The Niparko lecture was established to recognize Dr. John K. Niparko’s enduring commitment to cochlear implant research and clinical care and honor his significant contributions to the field. In addition to her expertise in hearing loss and surgical implants for children, Dr. Young is a prolific mentor and researcher. She currently leads a multi-center study funded by the National Institutes of Health, examining the use of AI to improve language for children with cochlear implants. Listen to Dr. Young discuss this effort in an episode of Lurie Children’s Precision: Perspectives on Children’s surgery podcast. https://lnkd.in/gd6FagWZ

In this blog, our experts share practical tips for using the MyPlate, a tool developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, to encourage kids to enjoy nutritious foods! The article is filled with tips for how to create affordable meals that inspire kids to choose fruits, veggies, grains, proteins, and dairy in the right proportions. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gBBrGFKT

In 2000 Tom and Dee received news that would change their lives forever. Their 2-year-old son Patrick was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor called an Ependymoma. After a visit to the doctor, the McNamara family later found out that the tumor was located in the fourth ventricle. Tom and Dee took immediate action seeking answers at Lure Children's. Patrick received his first surgery at Lure Children's (Children's Memorial at the time) and his parents were thrilled to hear the surgery resulted in a complete resection. Only to find three months later, the tumor returned. By the time Patrick turned 3 years old he already had two surgeries and started chemotherapy. To hear more about Patrick's story and how the McNamara familv's 11-vear battle with pediatric brain tumors inspired them to develop their own 501(c)(3) to help fund treatment for children visit our new blog post https:/ https://lnkd.in/gdgKQVn4.

Calling all new nurse grads! Don't miss the application deadline for our March 2025 New Graduate RN Residency program. To learn more and to apply visit https://lnkd.in/g-NsTNc9. ***Applications accepted thru 9 a.m. CST on October 28, 2024.*** Join a team committed to supporting and inspiring each other and those we look after. We want your compassion, your above-and-beyond attitude and your relentless dedication to compassionate, family-centered care. Lurie Children’s RN Residency Program is an ANCC-accredited practice transition program that addresses the gap between school and practice, where nurses learn to think critically and manage complicated pediatric patient cases. #nursing #newnurse #nursingschool #nursinggrad #pediatrics #pediatricnurse #RN #hospitaljob #healthcarecareers #ANCC

On July 19, 2024, 17-year-old Carter’s life was saved and changed forever. He was in the middle of a basketball game when the unthinkable happened: his heart stopped suddenly and he collapsed on the court. The experience of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is difficult to prepare for if it happens to you, but fortunately you can prepare for if it happens to someone you love. Carter got a second chance at life that night on the court because of the swift action his teammate’s mom took to begin performing CPR immediately while an AED was located and 911 was called. These urgent, life-saving steps can double or even triple a person’s chance of survival from SCA. To read Carter and his parents’ first-hand account of the experience and recovery so far, visit https://lnkd.in/gt3taBR5 “You often hear people say after a diagnosis or trauma situation ‘We never thought it would happen to us,’” Carter’s mom Cathy said. “Well, we are the ‘us’ and it does happen. So please get educated. Your heart and your loved one’s hearts deserve it.” October is #SuddenCardiacArrestAwarenessMonth. For more information about sudden cardiac arrest, CPR/AED use and how Lurie Children’s is helping schools and public spaces across the state prepare for SCA emergencies via our work with Project Adam, check out Carter’s blog or luriechildrens.org.

Lurie Children's Pediatrics Residents Kathleen Kelly, MD, and Nicole Hickman, MD, MPH, recently joined the Pediatric Meltdown Podcast with pediatrician and host Dr. Lia Gaggino to discuss their research around pediatric social influencers of health and how they've integrated this equity-focused work into their pediatric residency program and primary care practices. They address the complexities of tackling food insecurity, housing instability, and other social influencers of health that significantly impact children’s well-being. To listen to the conversation, visit the link below. https://lnkd.in/gzBr2W56

Earlier this year, families reunited with their teams from The Chicago Institute for Fetal Health (CIFH) at the annual family reunion at the Brookfield Zoo. The fun-filled day celebrated families who've been patients of the Institute and offered an opportunity for families to connect over shared experiences. This day serves as a reminder of the progress and innovation that's taken place in fetal medicine and as a symbol of hope for healthier futures. Thank you to the over 600 people who joined in celebrating this flourishing community. Learn more about The Chicago Institute for Fetal Health: https://lnkd.in/e9Yh6Q7

The Lurie Children’s Spina Bifida Center allows patients and their families to seek all the care they need under one roof in a coordinated team approach. This unique model allows patients to see neurosurgery, urology, orthopedic surgery and other specialties all at once, creating an efficient and streamlined approach to the lifelong care these patients need. Learn more about how the specialists within the Lurie Children’s Spina Bifida Clinic provide comprehensive care through every stage of growth and development in this podcast episode: https://lnkd.in/gz5NeGnS

Join Dr. Cynthia LaBella tomorrow, Oct 23, 2024, at 9 a.m. CST for the National Athletic Trainers’ Association's (NATA) virtual media briefing, "The Year in Youth Sport Specialization: Emerging Trends & Recap in Research: A Total Body Health Approach". To register for the event, visit https://lnkd.in/gkKaaJyd. #sportsmedicine #youthsports #athletictrainer