Our Lurie Children's #Pediatric #Neurosurgery team is at it again! 4th year of this popular course, #neurosurgeons here from all over the world. Kudos to course director Michael DeCuypere MD, PhD , all star faculty Sandi Lam Robin Bowman Jeffrey Raskin Brian Dlouhy MD Scott Wait & more

This month has been filled with celebrations. Today, we are highlighting our Community Health in Action Mentorship Program (CHAMP). Our undergraduate & graduate students spent 6-weeks being exposed to a variety of Public Health opportunities through our 6 Pillars @luriechildrens.

Emergency Department-based intervention measures such as suicide risk screenings, increased access to #pediatric #mentalhealth resources, and follow-up care and safety planning can reduce risks for #youth suicides, according to a new study. luriechildrens.org/en/news-storie… Samaa Kemal

Squeezing in those last summer splashes before summer vacation ends? Our latest episode of Kids' Wellness Matters is diving deep into water safety tips that'll keep your family's summer adventures safe for all. Listen wherever you get your podcasts ⬇️ bit.ly/46CpM4t

In his message, Dr. Patrick Seed spotlights the strong collaboration & advocacy of Lurie Children's govt relations teams with our researchers, physician-scientists, and lawmakers to ensure evidence-based data drives pediatric healthcare policy myemail-api.constantcontact.com/The-Powerful-R… Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine

Social media is linked to the rise in youth ER visits for depression and anxiety in the 2010s, but a Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine & Lurie Children's study led by Joe Feinglass shows that visits dropped post-COVID. This could indicate a plateau in social media use. spr.ly/6010lo86K

Study finds that the U.S. capacity for #youth #psychiatric inpatient beds is insufficient, despite the increases in #pediatric #mentalhealth emergencies. luriechildrens.org/en/news-storie… Lurie Children's Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine Jennifer Hoffmann MD

A good night's sleep is essential to the health and well being of children, and poor sleep can affect a child's growth and development. Learn more from Lurie Children's airway experts about the importance of sleep & the impact of sleep apnea on children. bit.ly/3Xbwyee

Families of children with #foodallergies are constantly on high alert. So far, there is no cure but #research has focused on reducing the risk of severe allergic reactions from accidental exposure. Learn more from our allergy experts Dr. Lippner & Dr. Lang bit.ly/3Av97Ul

Pediatric patients at risk of losing their fertility due to medical conditions & treatments have more options than ever before. Learn more about the fertiliy preservation research taking place at Lurie Children's in this Precision podcast episode. luriechildrens.org/en/precision-p…

New Lurie Children's Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute Susanna McColley MD (she/her) report on cystic fibrosis (CF), in partnership w/ Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, funded by CDC, highlights need to improve awareness & practice to ensure that all babies w/ CF are diagnosed ASAP. luriechildrens.org/en/news-storie…

Sandi Lam, MD, Havey Institute for Global Health Center for Global Surgery member and Lurie Children's pediatric neurosurgeon is the 2024 IWA "Woman Extraordinaire Award" recipient for her international humanitarian efforts and advancement of the welfare of women and children.

Heading to the beach for Labor Day? 🏖️ Don't forget the sunscreen! Tune in to Kids' Wellness Matters bonus mini-episode on kids' sun safety where our expert hosts demystify sunscreen choices and share top protection tips for little ones. bit.ly/4dnQQGE

Weds, Sept. 4 will be the final event of the Health Equity Roundtable Series hosted by Lurie Children’s #Epilepsy Center and Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago, "The Lifecycle of Women with Epilepsy." The event is FREE and open to all. Visit getinvolved.epilepsychicago.org/event/health-e… for more details.

Transformative care through pediatric plastic & reconstructive surgery takes place each day at Lurie Children's Cleft Lip & Palate Repair Program. Learn more about the program's comprehensive care from birth through adulthood in this podcast episode: luriechildrens.org/en/precision-p…

We had an amazing morning being back Lurie Children's . Seeing all the children's smiles, the hope a visit can bring, the jerseys full of autographs from kids Anthony has visited over the years, and the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation waiting room. Luries will always be home!

How Gen Alpha is changing children's hospitals - Lurie Children's Dr. Derek Wheeler shares his perspective on how #GenAlpha is shaping #healthcare delivery with Newsweek newsweek.com/how-gen-alpha-…

With life expectancies improving from the teens to the mid 50s, we are seeing remarkable progress in #CysticFibrosis screening & care. Dr. Susanna McColley MD (she/her) joins In Pursuit to share how her research aims to leave no #CF patient behind. Lurie Children's research.luriechildrens.org/en/in-pursuit-…

Our #NICU kicked-off their Read-a-thon: Books for Babies! NICU staff curated an Amazon Wishlist for books to support the Read-a-thon and the NICU book cart that visits patient rooms weekly. Help out here: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls….

Today is #WorldSuicidePrevention- a scary & daunting subject for families to surface w/kids & teens. Experts have learned that communication abt suicide, and knowing how to identify the risk factors, can make all the difference in potential outcomes. luriechildrens.org/en/blog/suicid…