For parents raising children, it is important to know where the most trusted pediatric hospital in Chicago is located.

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is the top pediatric medical institution in Chicago and throughout Illinois. It is consistently ranked among the best children's hospitals in the U.S. News & World Report's annual list.

Lurie Children's Hospital is located in the Streeterville area, close to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and is a pediatric teaching hospital affiliated with Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. Since moving to its current location in 2012, it has modern facilities, and the unique design of the building is visually impressive. The hospital's interior is designed to create a bright and friendly environment so that children can stay without fear.

Lurie Children's Hospital has a wide range of specialties. It has a national reputation for treating complex pediatric conditions, including pediatric heart surgery, pediatric cancer (Lurie Children's Hospital Hematology/Oncology), pediatric neurology, pediatric orthopedics, and pediatric transplantation.

The hospital also operates a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), treating critically ill pediatric patients transferred from across Illinois and nearby states. A pediatric rare disease clinic is also available for children with rare genetic disorders or complex conditions to receive specialized care.

Lurie Children's Hospital plays an important role in pediatric medical research.

Research related to pediatric diseases is actively conducted at the Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute within the hospital, contributing to the development of new pediatric treatments.

There are also opportunities to participate in clinical trials, which can open new possibilities for children with rare diseases that have no standard treatment.

The integration of research and clinical practice allows the latest medical advancements to be quickly applied to pediatric patients.

Korean interpretation services are provided, allowing parents who have difficulty communicating in English to consult with medical staff through an interpreter.

The hospital also aims to provide patient services that respect cultural diversity.

Many pediatricians in the Chicago area refer complex cases to Lurie Children's Hospital.

There is nothing more unsettling than not knowing where to go when your child is sick.

Knowing where Lurie Children's Hospital is located and when to visit can provide peace of mind for parents raising children in Chicago.

It is common practice to first see a general pediatrician unless the child's illness is an emergency, and if serious, to be referred to Lurie.