Voices of Child Health

06/23/2026

As families head into summer, a new statewide survey from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is raising concerns about how consistently parents are protecting kids from harmful sun exposure. The report found that fewer than half of Illinois parents always apply sunscreen to their...

06/01/2026

In this month's Voices of Child Health report 42% of parents reported always applying sunscreen when their children go outside, with 20% reporting reapplying sunscreen every 2 hours. Read more about Illinois families staying safe in the sun here:

Voices of Child Health Report: Sun Safety for Illinois Families

05/29/2026

Check out our newest report on Illinois families staying safe in the sun:

Voices of Child Health Report: Sun Safety for Illinois Families

05/27/2026

Happy start of the summer season! As you spend more time outside this summer, be sure to follow practices to stay safe in the sun. You can learn more in the latest Voices of Child Health report here:

Voices of Child Health Report: Sun Safety for Illinois Families

05/07/2026

Hi! Welcome to our new era of Voices of Child Health! We wanted to introduce ourselves to new followers and reconnect with our loyal followers. Voices of Child Health at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago focuses on surveying parents in the city of Chicago, the state of Illinois, and nationally to better understand the children’s health related issues that are impacting communities. We would love to connect with you over on our new Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/voicesofchildhealth/)
To learn more about us and our work visit https://www.luriechildrens.org/voices

02/11/2026

A Lurie Children’s expert breaks down new survey findings on helmet use, rising e-scooter and e-bike injuries among kids, and what parents can do to keep them safer.