Lurie Children's Cause in Action: Where Kids Come First

"We pursue social and health care policies and programs that keep children healthy, reduce the need for hospitalization and support their social development in at city, state and national levels. As advocates, we collaborate with community leaders, organizations and legislators to effectively bring public attention and response to children's health issues. We select issues that significantly affect the well-being of children. In advocating for children, the hospital provides scientific and clinical expertise, fills leadership voids, joins coalitions, and works to improve outcomes for all children and their families."

• The Volunteer Resources department provides the hospital with qualified individuals who aid in enhancing the mission to make the environment one where kids really do come first. Volunteers participate in several areas of the hospital including the pre & post surgery, outpatient clinics, infant & toddler care, and the family learning center.

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• I believe that the Lurie Children's hospital organization provides its services based on the worldview of social change/action. I believe it falls under this category because it's main objective is to directly advocate for children. This is exemplifed on a daily basis. These health care professionals passionately care about their patients and the root causes of their illnesses.

A look into the past and its progress: Children's Memorial was founded in 1882 and during this time most children were dying from infectious diseases. Today, most hospitalizations, emergency care, and deaths occur due to sports injuries, car crashes, homicide, asthma, and social risk factors. Furthermore, children who were once dying young from chronic aliments are now living into adulthood.¹

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