Expert care puts Chase back on track

By any stretch of the imagination, 11-year old Chase Malackowski is a remarkable young man. Thanks to the care he received at Children’s Memorial Hospital, he has persevered against a particularly severe form of cancer, and is involved in efforts to help other children who are undergoing similiar challenges. More >

Nurses lend a hand in Haiti

Nurse Andrea Green, RN, was one of a number of Children’s Memorial caregivers who volunteered to care for injured children in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, after the catastrophic earthquake. In an exclusive video, she recounts her experiences working in a makeshift clinic. More >

Making plans for the future
of children’s health

Children’s Memorial patient Aaron Holliday and a construction worker look over plans for Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, opening in 2012. Watch a video of Aaron’s recent visit to the site, and learn how you can be a part of the Heroes for Life campaign to create the new hospital. More >

Heart “library” is a treasure trove for specialists

Children’s Memorial’s Farouk Idriss Cardiac Registry, a “library” of more than 2,000 preserved hearts dating to 1927, is an invaluable teaching and research tool for the hospital’s heart specialists and pediatric cardiac experts around the world. More >

UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday, March 6, 2010
Supreme Cuisine

The Children’s Memorial Guild’s annual event for foodies includes selections from top area restaurants and a raffle, all in support of the Patient Emergency Fund.

Saturday, March 6, 2010
CHICAGO Dance Marathon

The 13.1-hour CHICAGO Dance Marathon to benefit Children’s Memorial is almost here. There’s still time to register, but even if you can’t participate, consider making a gift to show your support. To get in the mood, view a video of patient “Rosie the Rock Star.”

Friday, April 23, 2010
Swing Into Spring

Join members of the Children’s Research Foundation at their annual fundraiser at the Hinsdale Golf Club in support of pediatric research. Enjoy brunch, a silent auction and entertainment. Call 773.880.6871 for more information.

Turn off the TV and get moving!

According to a new Children’s Memorial Research Center study, less than one-third of Chicago teens exercise, significantly less than the Illinois average. The findings raise concerns that Chicago youth could be at increased risk for chronic illness as adults.

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