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

In this episode of In Pursuit, guest Dr. Craig Garfield discusses how family dynamics can influence child health outcomes, specifically the impact that fathers can have on their children's health and development, and the importance of including fathers in public health data collection. Hosted by Patrick Seed MD, PhD, FIDSA, and presented by Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute, In Pursuit features the researchers who are driving advancements at the forefront of children's health. Listen to the podcast episode at https://research.luriechildrens.org/en/in-pursuit-podcast/a-father-focused-lens-on-family-health/

Today’s #MoodBoosterMonday is brought to you by the friendly faces of our inpatient #Pride parade! Hosted by the Family Services team each year, the parade is an amazing expression of joy, love, allyship, empowerment and pride for the LGBTQIA+ community. Thank you to the staff and patient families across the hospital who designed fabulous floats, rocked their best rainbow wear and showed up with spirited support for this important and fun day. Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Dot's Last Day
For 27 years, Dot has brought joy, laughter and inspiration to pediatric patients at Lurie Children’s through her weekly Story Time with Dot Skylight TV show in the Panda Cares Center of Hope. Recently, Dot’s shared her final story time with patients and families at Lurie Children’s as she moves on to the next chapter in her life- retirement! While staying in the hospital, patients can join Dot’s weekly story time in person or watch the broadcast from the televisions in their hospital rooms thanks to the closed-circuit hospital channel, Skylight TV. Patients who cannot attend story time in person watch and even call in from their hospital rooms and participate like a live radio show. As a seasoned story teller, Dot has a special talent for including everyone in the audience in her stories and music. Dot will be passing the book to a new storyteller, Miss Nanna, who will continue her legacy of providing an inclusive and positive space for patients and their families to thrive and have fun while overcoming tough challenges in the hospital.

What better way to boost your mood than to continue the Move for Kids celebration! Yesterday, thousands of people came together for a 3-mile walk and rally to supports our patients, families, friends and neighbors. Together we raised over $390,000 (and counting), the highest fundraising since 2016! A very special thank you to everyone who joined us at Move for Kids, presented by Hub Group. Your support is the reason why hundreds of Lurie Children’s patients can receive the medical care they need and deserve! #moodboostermonday #moveforkids

This Sunday, June 9, is Lurie Children’s Day, presented by Jewel-Osco! We are launching a city-wide campaign to illuminate hope and support for the incredible kids at Lurie Children's and in our community. As a Lurie Children’s supporter, we invite you to join this movement by taking a moment to celebrate all that we’ve accomplished and to recognize all that still needs to be done. How Can You Participate? You can support the kids who need it the most in many ways! Join us in person at Move for Kids, presented by Deloitte on June 9, start your own fundraiser, make a gift, or simply spread the word. However you decide to participate, your support this Lurie Children’s Day helps provide a healthier future for every patient we care for. For more information, visit our website. https://my.luriechildrens.org/page/67009/action/1 #luriechildrensday

Tips for helping your anxious child
This Children's #MentalHealth Awareness Week, it's important to empower kids to manage their anxieties. Two Lurie Children’s experts – child and adolescent psychologist John Parkhurst, PhD, and clinical social worker Mallory Hilliard – share tips on how to help your kid do the things that makes them anxious. Listen to their full conversation on the Kids' Wellness Matter podcast: https://bit.ly/3uA5vhr

Understanding Autism with Dr. Joshua Ewen
Autism is one of the most commonly known developmental disorders in children, but its symptoms aren’t always obvious. In this episode of Kids' Wellness Matters, Dr. Joshua Ewen, a pediatric neurologist and neurodevelopmental pediatrician, brings years of expertise to answer questions about diagnosis, therapies, and research, expanding awareness of the diversity of autism in children. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Thank you to our wonderful volunteers!
On this #MoodBoosterMonday, we’re kicking off National Volunteer Week (April 22 – 28) and thinking of the wonderful volunteers who make our mission a reality. Our volunteers extend the reach of our services and are an integral part of our family-centered care. To learn more about volunteer opportunities, visit https://www.luriechildrens.org/en/ways-to-help/volunteer/. #volunteer #volunteering #volunteerism

A Closer Look at Myopia (Nearsightedness) in Kids
More children are being prescribed eyeglasses and contact lenses than ever before to help correct myopia – or nearsightedness – and this trend shows no signs of slowing down. In this episode of #KidsWellnessMatters, Dr. Noreen Shaikh and Dr. Magdalena Stec share their expert prevention tips and how you can protect your little ones' eyesight as they grow. #kidseyehealth #kidseyeexam #eyehealthawareness

While we are anticipating the #solareclipse later today, Dr. Hawke Yoon, Lurie Children’s Ophthalmologist, shares important safety reminders! Read more at https://www.luriechildrens.org/en/blog/solar-eclipse-and-your-eyes/. #MoodBoosterMonday

Understanding ADHD in Kids
ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood and may cause kids to be overly active and have a tough time paying attention and controlling impulsive behaviors. But, there are effective treatments and ways to manage symptoms and help kids thrive. In this week's episode of Kids' Wellness Matters, Dr. Andrea Spencer, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and physician scientist, offers helpful information and advice to help families navigate an ADHD diagnosis. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Lurie Children’s Art Therapy
Creative Arts Therapies Week continues with a celebration of our amazing Art Therapy team who use a variety of art materials at the bedside, or in a group setting, to help improve the physical and emotional well-being of patients. Medical items are also used in the creative process to desensitize and offer exploration and control over materials used during their treatment. Art therapy provides a valuable space for patients like Zayden, Dasarae and Aybrie to build confidence, communicate how they feel about their treatment and diagnosis, cope with long-term hospitalization, explore mental health goals, learn how to confront challenges and manage stressful situations, and ultimately empowers them to engage in creative self-expression. Lurie Children’s also offers adaptive devices to increase accessibility to art for patients with varying mobility needs. Our Art Therapy internship program provides graduate students with their required clinical experience as they work toward their art therapy/counseling degree and future licensure, and the team is proud to have Celina currently on staff from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago! Ask your care team for more information about the art therapy referral process.

Nothing boosts your mood on a Monday quite like music can! #MoodBoosterMonday During Creative Arts Therapies Week, we’re celebrating all of the talented and compassionate staff members who offer our pediatric patients a unique outlet to explore their diagnoses and process the feelings that come along with them. Lurie Children’s amazing team of music therapists supports patients of all ages in their hospitalization journeys, providing them a safe, playful, autonomous and healing experience through music and creativity. If you’re a caregiver interested in this resource for your child, talk to your care team about a referral. Keep an eye out for more from our Art Therapy team later this week! #musictherapy #pediatrics #all4your1 #creativeartstherapiesweek

Navigating Food Allergies in Kids
Food allergies are one of the most common chronic childhood diseases, and several studies have suggested that food allergies have increased dramatically over the past several decades. Ruchi Gupta, MD, MPH, is a physician, food allergy researcher, and food allergy mom who has been at the forefront of improving childhood and adult allergic diseases for the past two decades. In this episode of Kids' Wellness Matters, she discusses the prevalence of food allergies in children across the U. S., the latest treatments and research, and things we can all do to keep children with food allergies safe. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Today is Founders’ Board Giving Day! The Founders' Board of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is dedicated to supporting the hospital’s mission of providing the most advanced and compassionate healthcare for children and their families. Founders’ Board Giving Day is an opportunity for our generous community of friends and partners to come together on behalf of Lurie Children’s. This year’s Founders’ Board Giving Day is raising critical dollars in support of the Department of Nursing. At Lurie Children's, dedicated nurses are the heartbeat of the hospital. They are the compassionate caregivers who provide comfort, healing, and hope to young patients and their families. Now, it's our turn to support them. Join us and help support nurses by making a gift today! http://foundersboard.luriechildrens.org/.../giving-day

Zara's message of gratitude
Undergoing a medical procedure can bring a range of emotions and unknowns. Our child life specialists help children and their families understand and normalize the hospital environment. Recently, Zara, 7, underwent a medical imaging procedure and found tremendous support from Child Life Specialist Shreya Patel. Ameeta, Zara’s mom, shared, “We cannot overstate the level of service and communication that we experienced both before and after the procedure. It was truly exemplary. We would like to extend a special note of appreciation to Shreya Patel (Child life), who went above and beyond to ensure that we were well-prepared for the procedure. Throughout the procedure Shreya adeptly kept Zara distracted and remained fully present, making the experience remarkably easy for Zara. Her proactive approach and unwavering support made a significant difference for our family during a challenging time. Furthermore, the entire staff involved in Zara's care during the procedure demonstrated an exceptional level of professionalism and compassion.” Zara handled the procedure with courage and to recognize her strength was presented a certificate of bravery from her care team. “We were deeply moved by the thoughtful gestures extended to Zara during her visit- from the overwhelming support, certificate of bravery and the thoughtful gift, as it was Zara’s birthday the next day,” said Ameeta. “This act of kindness brought immense joy to Zara and truly exemplified the caring and considerate nature of the Lurie Children’s and Child Life team.” To send a personal message of gratitude, Zara filmed this short video expressing her heartfelt thanks. Lurie Children’s has Child Life Specialists located at our main hospital and also at our outpatient satellite locations who are there to help your child understand their diagnosis or procedure in an age-appropriate way. They also help support siblings, guide families through bereavement and assist in legacy making. Lurie Ch

As 2023 comes to an end, we wish you a happy and healthy 2024! #recap #recap2023 #newyear #newyearseve #happy2024

Safely Integrating Babies and Dogs In The Home
For families with dogs, understanding dog behavior is essential to the safety of both kids and pets. Kelly Ballantyne, DVM, DACVB, a veterinary behaviorist, addresses the potential risks of having dogs in the home and offers tips for avoiding negative encounters, especially dog bites. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. https://bit.ly/3tyNX4r

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas on this #MoodBoosterMonday! To help spread a little holiday cheer to our inpatient families, we hosted the annual “Winter Wonderland” toy shopping event last week, where caregivers come “shop” hundreds of donated items for their hospitalized child as well as other kids in their home. From amazing toys, dolls, books, games, puzzles, pajamas and more, there is something special for all ages. Thanks to the Child Life and Children’s Services teams, volunteers and Lurie Children’s generous donors, we’re able to brighten the season for our families with the holiday magic they deserve. 🎁❄️☃️🛷

You better believe when you invite Santa to your end-of-chemo bell ringing, he’s going to show up! Just in time for the holidays, Raelyn finished treatment for a brain tumor. Her family, care team and Santa were there to help celebrate. A huge Taylor Swift fan, she had ‘Shake it off’ playing as she walked the “runway” wearing a shirt that says it all, “It’s me, Hi. I’m the warrior. It’s me!” Congrats Raelyn! Lurie Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders