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

Monica and Cristian found out through a 12-week ultrasound that their unborn baby would have a cleft lip, among other possible issues. As first-time parents, this was overwhelming for Monica and her husband to digest. The couple was referred to The Chicago Institute for Fetal Health (CIFH) for further prenatal testing, where they sat down with a team of multidisciplinary specialists and had all their questions answered. They felt more confident after coming to The Chicago Institute and developing a treatment plan and timeline for their unborn baby. “We knew we were in great hands,” Monica said. Thanks to The CIFH, when Mateo was born, he was already connected with Lurie Children’s Pediatric Plastic Surgery Team to correct the cleft lip and palate. He had his first surgery to repair his cleft lip at six months old. Following his first surgery, Mateo’s parents and care team helped him through a tough recovery as he had to relearn how to eat and drink. Despite challenges in his recovery, his parents saw his resilience and strength in their young child and knew that he was receiving the best care possible. Today, Mateo is the happiest toddler and recently celebrated his second birthday. He is meeting his developmental milestones and is growing up to be a kind and loving brother to his younger sister. Mateo has had two surgeries, one to correct his cleft lip and one to correct his cleft palate. His appointments continue with the Cleft and Craniofacial team, which includes plastic surgeons, ENT specialists, audiologists, oral surgeons, dentists, orthodontists, speech therapists, psychologists and others who provide the full spectrum for children with cleft lip and palate. Mateo has a lot to look forward to as he grows up. July is National Cleft and Craniofacial Prevention Month, and Lurie Children’s is proud to provide exquisite, multidisciplinary care to patients like Mateo.

Are you ready to compete for the Corporate Cup? Lurie Children’s Corporate Cup is a classic field day mixed with a little decathlon and a whole lot of friendly competition. On September 19, teams representing local companies will face off in a variety of traditional events like tug of war and relay races while raising life-changing funds for the patients and families at Lurie Children’s. Rally your corporate dream team and see if you have what it takes to challenge last year’s winning team from PwC! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/dqF827k. Register by August 1 to save $250! https://lnkd.in/gRZpJAim

Three hundred Black and Latinx teens in Chicago will be recruited to participate in the first clinical trial to measure the potential health benefits of youth-driven racial justice activism. The five-year study, funded by a $3.8 million grant from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, will assess whether activism can lower depression symptoms in minoritized teens, as well as alter physiological factors known to be increased with exposure to racism, such as blood pressure and markers of stress and inflammation in the blood. The study will be led by Nia Heard-Garris, MD, MBA, MSc, from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute and Elan Hope, PhD, from Policy Research Associates. https://lnkd.in/eBRGriab #activism #racialjustice #pediatrics #communityhealth #research #nihgrant #NIH #minorityhealth #healthdisparities

While pregnant, Molly was surprised to find out that her unborn baby would have a cleft lip, and was taken aback again when the COVID-19 pandemic began just before her son’s scheduled cleft lip repair surgery. Despite the uncertainty of the world at that time, plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Gangopadhyay assured Molly that the team from the Cleft Lip & Palate Repair Program would take good care of Greyson while the COVID-19 protocols limited visitation to prioritize patient safety. “I knew she had the best interest for my little boy, and he was in good hands,” Molly said. Greyson’s parents fell in love with their son twice, once when he arrived into the world, and again after his cleft lip and palate were repaired to give him a new smile. To date, Greyson has had several surgeries for his cleft lip and palate and for other ENT concerns. Overall, he is a healthy and happy four-year-old boy and has hit all his physical and cognitive milestones. Greyson loves playing outside with his toy cars, and he is a wonderful brother to his two sisters. Not only do Molly and her husband love Greyson’s new smile, but they love Greyson’s care team at Lurie Children’s. The Cleft Lip & Palate Repair Program will monitor Greyson’s development as he grows to best fit his care to his needs. He and his family have built positive relationships with his providers at Lurie Children’s that he will carry with him as he navigates his care throughout his childhood and into adulthood. In recognition of National Cleft and Craniofacial Prevention Month, Lurie Children’s is proud to see children like Greyson grow and thrive. Read more about Greyson’s story here: https://lnkd.in/g2x7ueAn

Lurie Children's Department of Anesthesiology administers tens of thousands of anesthetics every year to treat children with a range of health conditions. Leading these efforts is Anesthesiologist-in-Chief Dr. Olutoyin Olutoye. In this episode, Dr. Olutoye walks through her and her team members’ various roles before, during, and after an operation to ensure successful surgeries for even the tiniest babies. She also shares findings from her research in maternal-fetal anesthesiology as well as in anesthesia drugs and pediatric obesity. Learn more in this podcast episode: https://lnkd.in/gp25vfA8

Applications for Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute's Children’s Surgery Methodology And Research Training (C-SMART) Program are now open! The Children’s Surgery Methodology And Research Training (C-SMART) Program will develop the next generation of surgical scientists focused on pediatric-specific populations and diseases. The program will provide a robust, two-year surgical research training experience curated by highly accomplished mentorship from researchers and clinicians. The C-SMART Program aims to be a national leader in increasing the pipeline of diverse and qualified pediatric surgeons and PhD scientists who will have successful research careers, mentor future generations of trainees, and make significant advances in the care of children. Two positions funded through the NIH-T32 are available on a competitive basis each year for surgical scientists in the Children’s Surgery Methodology And Research Training (C-SMART) Program. To apply or learn more, visithttps://lnkd.in/grhzxP4j. #pediatrics #pediatricscientist #surgery #surgeons #pediatricsurgeon #jobs #healthcarecareers  

Please join us on July 10 for the start of the first annual Health Equity Roundtable Series hosted by Lurie Children’s and the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago. Each event in the series is FREE and open to all, especially people with epilepsy, nurses, teachers, social workers, primary care providers, neurologists, specialists, and community organizations. The “Community Perspectives: Access to Care” program will begin with a cocktail reception followed by a panel discussion including Lurie Children's Dr. Joanna Garcia Pierce and Amy Tennant, APRN-NP, and an opportunity to continue the conversation over food, drinks, and giveaways. When: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 5:00 pm Where: MATTER 222 W. Merchandise Mart Suite 1230 A live stream will also be available for this event. For more details and to register, please visit https://lnkd.in/gseemfgS

In 2020, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago was among the first in pediatrics to introduce cryoablation for some pediatric procedures. Cryoablation is technique that uses extreme cold to freeze nerves and reduce pain following surgery. Over time, the nerves regenerate and resume normal function. This technique decreases pain and dramatically shortens post-surgery hospital stays and overall recovery time for patients who’ve undergone surgery for pectus excavatum (sunken chest) and for lung resections. Lurie Children’s recently passed an important milestone, treating 400 patients with cryoablation. Lurie Children’s is committed to improving pediatric healthcare through groundbreaking research and innovative treatments. Learn more about how specialists use cryoablation to improve patient outcomes and recovery in this video. https://lnkd.in/gHPvsMUr

Two Lurie Children's experts are on a mission to help define the next era of fetal cardiac intervention. In this podcast episode, Dr. Sheetal Patel, a pediatric cardiologist and medical director of the fetal cardiology program at Lurie Children's, and Dr. Alan Nugent, a pediatric interventional cardiologist and section head of interventional cardiology catheterization at Lurie Children's, discuss their vision to use innovation and interventions to treat complex congenital heart diseases before birth. https://lnkd.in/gC9WRHYT

It’s with profound sadness we share Ann Lurie has passed away. Her unwavering dedication and generous contributions to our organization touched countless lives and will continue to be a source of inspiration to us all, and her absence will be deeply felt. Ann’s experience as a pediatric critical care nurse at the former Children’s Memorial Hospital inspired her to make an unprecedented gift of $100 Million in 2007 that helped to build our beautiful Streeterville hospital. This gift continues to be the largest charitable investment received in our 142-year history. Words cannot adequately convey the sadness we share with Ann’s family and friends and all those she touched across Chicago and far beyond. Lurie Children’s will forever be grateful to Ann for creating a legacy that allows us to provide the highest quality, most compassionate care for patients and families across Chicagoland and beyond. Ann’s life inspires us all to embrace the power of her mantra to “do a good deed daily.” Read the full statement on behalf of Lurie Children’s President & CEO, Tom Shanley, MD, at https://lnkd.in/grZBHzw5