Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is ranked nationally in all 10 pediatric specialities by U.S. News & World Report. We Tweet for the kids.Lurie Children's is one of the top children's hospitals in the nation, providing superior pediatric care, cutting-edge treatments and advanced research.

Core values

- **Addressing Health Inequities**: Lurie Children's invests significantly in community health transformation, addressing health inequities by providing clinical and health promotion services to under-resourced communities, which improves health outcomes and equity[1][3][5].
- **Community Engagement and Partnerships**: The hospital engages in strong partnerships with community-based organizations, developing and implementing evidence-based initiatives that improve the health and well-being of children and adolescents where they live, learn, work, and play[1][3][5].
- **Youth-Led Initiatives**: Projects like the "Healing Through Justice" initiative focus on supporting the leadership and action of Black and Brown youth, creating new pathways for recovery and positive health outcomes, which contributes to racial equity and community healing[2].
- **Comprehensive Community Services**: Initiatives such as the Mobile Health Program and the Austin HOPE Center provide essential clinical care, behavioral health services, and community-based services, which are critical for improving the quality of life and well-being of children and families[1][3].
- **Economic and Social Benefits**: The hospital's community-focused initiatives also have economic and social benefits, such as improving school attendance, behavior, and academic achievement, as well as providing a significant return on investment in terms of social value and economic benefits[4].