Black women are 3x as likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than their white peers. We must do better. This #BlackMaternalHealthWeek , we partnered with West Side United to launch West Side Healthy Parents & Babies with support from Vice President Kamala Harris Kamala Harris. bit.ly/4aXr22S

The Lurie Children’s Heart Transplantation Program is one of the busiest pediatric heart transplant programs in the country. Drs. Mongé and Thrush discuss how Lurie Children's Heart Center is at the forefront of pediatric heart transplantation in this podcast episode. luriechildrens.org/en/precision-p…

When a heart arrives for transplantation and placed into the chest of a young recipient, Lurie Children’s tradition is to say, ‘Welcome to your new home.’ During Donate Life Month, take a closer look into the process of transporting hearts. Lurie Children's Heart Center luriechildrens.org/en/blog/welcom…

Tune in to #KidsWellnessMatters on the rising trend of nearsightedness in children. Join Noreen Shaikh, OD & Magdalena Stec, OD, FAAO, as they share preventative tips & innovative treatments that could keep this condition in check. 🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/3TW5LzE

Stephen Hoff, MD and Akira Yamada, MD, are some of the leading experts in treating Microtia and Aural Atresia. In this podcast episode, learn more about the Lurie Children’s program offering families the most innovative therapeutic and surgical options. luriechildrens.org/en/precision-p…

In honor of #BlackMaternalHealthWeek , we & West Side United are co-hosting a panel about Black maternal mortality on Chicago's West Side and highlighting work currently underway to ensure every mother and child receives the care they deserve. Register here: bit.ly/4apxDn5

In this episode of our #BreakthroughsPodcast , Justin Ryder, PhD (Justin Ryder, PhD), talks about the use of new GLP-1–based medications for childhood obesity and his work on several NIH-funded projects.

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The lab of Yongchao C. Ma, PhD, at Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute at Lurie Children’s discovered a fundamental biological mechanism that could lead to new treatments for neurological diseases, such as spinal muscular atrophy and autism, as well as different cancers. luriechildrens.org/en/news-storie…

Lurie Children’s is thrilled to announce Mehul Raval, MD, as the new Division Head of Pediatric Surgery. Dr. Raval has been a leader in improving quality of care and patient outcomes at Lurie Children’s since arriving in 2018.
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'We observed a unique vulnerability for girls during the pandemic, which indicates that girls' mental health requires more attention.' - Jennifer Hoffmann MD Lurie Children's Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine

A new study found that during the pandemic pediatric emergency departments saw more children and adolescents who needed a psychiatric admission, as well as an increase in severe mental health conditions. bit.ly/4cGh5IH

In time for #NationalDoctorsDay tomorrow, enjoy this month's Powerhouse Podcast featuring Dr. Divakar Mithal from Lurie Children's Northwestern. We discuss his journey toward mitochondrial medicine and mito-centrism. Watch the video podcast: youtu.be/jxpJ8VePXi8

Dr. Nancy Young has treated thousands of children for hearing loss. Dr. Young is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence through research to determine the best course of treatment for patients with hearing loss. Learn more in this podcast episode. luriechildrens.org/en/precision-p…

Team from Northwestern, Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute Lurie Children's develop implantable sensor which measures bladder filling, enabling clinicians to remotely monitor patients with bladder dysfunction & make better treatment decisions luriechildrens.org/en/news-storie… Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine John A Rogers

Join us on this week's Kids' Wellness Matters episode as Dr. Andrea Spencer, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, shares insightful tips on managing #ADHD in children. Listen to the podcast on your favorite platform. bit.ly/3vpxOiT

A team of scientists from Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute and Northwestern Uni has developed the first wireless, implantable temperature sensor to detect inflammatory flareups in patients with #Crohn ’s disease luriechildrens.org/en/news-storie…. #crohns

On April 11, Lurie Children's will host the 37th Annual Pediatric Nutrition Conference with a wide range of topics. Virtual and in-person options available plus a networking event to follow! Learn more and register at bit.ly/4cj3ze6