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These Children's Hospitals Ranked Best in Illinois — But They Didn't Rank Top 10 Nationwide, New List Shows
On a new ranking of Illinois Best Children’s hospitals, three made the cut. But none from the state made it onto the ranking’s top 10 list of the Best Children’s Hospitals nationwide.
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These Children's Hospitals Ranked Best in Illinois, New List Shows
On a new ranking of Illinois’ Best Children’s hospitals, three made the cut. But none from the state made it onto the ranking’s top 10 list of the Best Children’s Hospitals nationwide.
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Lurie Donut Days Bring Sweet Smiles to Cancer Patients
Children with cancer at Lurie Children’s Hospital celebrate donut day with a variety of flavors from chocolate to vanilla sprinkled every first Friday of the month. NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter reports.
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Study: Where Kids Live Linked to Possible Delay in Surgical Care
Researchers at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago found that children in under-resourced neighborhoods had increased odds of complicated appendicitis, an indicator of delayed access to surgical care. NBC 5’s Lauren Petty reports.
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Study: Where Kids Live Linked to Possible Delay in Surgical Care
Researchers at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago found that children in under-resourced neighborhoods had increased odds of complicated appendicitis, an indicator of delayed access to surgical care.
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Illinois Children's Hospitals Report Highest COVID Numbers of Pandemic So Far
As COVID cases surge in Illinois, area children’s hospitals say they are seeing their biggest spike in cases and hospitalizations, with more kids testing positive than ever before during the coronavirus pandemic. NBC 5’s Lauren Petty has the story.
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Illinois Children's Hospitals Report Highest COVID Numbers of Pandemic So Far
As COVID cases surge in Illinois, area children’s hospitals say they are seeing their biggest spike in cases and hospitalizations, with more kids testing positive than ever before during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Illinois' Top Doc Says State Seeing Highest Surge in COVID Cases In 2 Years
Dr. Ngozi Ezike delivers a COVID update for Illinois as omicron variant cases continue to spread across the state.
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Lurie Children's Patients Celebrate Christmas with Special Toys
Chicago’s Lurie Children’s Hospital celebrated Christmas with young patients Tuesday, giving kids the chance to “purchase” a special toy for the holiday. NBC 5’s Jen DeSalvo reports.
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Parents of 3-Year-Old Illinois Girl With New Heart Celebrate Simply
Since March, Delilah Edwards’ parents have traveled every weekend from Moline, Illinois, to see their daughter at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago.
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Study Data on COVID Vaccine for Children Under 12 Could be Released Next Month
With clinical trials underway to determine the safety of both the Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccines for children under the age of 12, doctors say that data could be released next month that could pave the way for emergency use authorizations for the treatments later this year.
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Lurie Children's Hospital Sees Rise in COVID Cases Among Kids
Spurred by the fast-spreading delta variant, Chicago’s Lurie Children’s Hospital has reported an increase in the number of children testing positive for COVID-19, a situation many hospitals are grappling with nationwide.
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Lurie Children's Hospital Sees Rise in COVID Cases Among Kids
Spurred by the fast-spreading delta variant, Chicago’s Lurie Children’s Hospital has reported an increase in the number of children testing positive for COVID-19, a situation many hospitals are grappling with nationwide. NBC 5’s Kate Chappell reports.
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Toddler Shot on Lake Shore Drive Out of Coma, ‘Remains in Critical Condition,' Doctor Says
The toddler shot during what was believed to be a road rage shooting on Lake Shore Drive was out of a medically-induced coma, but remains in critical condition, the boy’s doctor said Saturday.
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Toddler Shot on Lake Shore Drive ‘Remains in Very Critical Condition,' Doctor Says
The toddler shot during what was believed to be a road rage shooting on Lake Shore Drive “remains in very critical condition” as he shows “some improvement in brain function,” the boy’s doctor said Friday.
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Man Charged in Connection with Lake Shore Drive Shooting Appears in Court
A 43-year-old man is facing a felony gun charge in connection with a road rage shooting on Lake Shore Drive Tuesday that left a toddler critically wounded, according to Chicago police. Lauren Petty reports. NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup reports
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Doctors ‘Optimistic' as Toddler Shot on Lake Shore Drive Shows Signs of ‘Some Recovery'
Doctors said Thursday they are “optimistic” as the 21-month-old injured in a road rage shooting on Lake Shore Drive earlier this week sees a return in some brain activity. Dr. Marcelo Malakooti, associate chief medical officer and medical director of the pediatric intensive care unit at Lurie Children’s Hospital, said Kayden Swann is making “some recovery as he is...
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Toddler Still Fighting for His Life After Road Rage Shooting on Lake Shore Drive
Family members are continuing to come to grips with what happened to 21-month-old Kayden Swann this week, as the toddler remains in “very critical condition” following a shooting on Lake Shore Drive in Chicago. NBC 5’s Natalie Martinez has more details.
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Chicago Hospital Registering Children for Vaccine Study
If herd immunity against the coronavirus is achieved, Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago could play a big role. NBC 5’s Chris Coffey reports.
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Deerfield Girl Raises Money for Children's Hospital with Homemade Coasters
Ruby Goldkind, 8, of Deerfield, is raising money for children in need with the beverage coasters she created.