La Rabida Children's Hospital

La Rabida Children's Hospital We’re dedicated to improving the lives of our patients who live with complex conditions, disabilities or chronic illness.

Learn more about our work at larabida.org and sign up to stay up to date with our hospital at larabida.org/currents/

10/29/2025

Bricks of Hope we are stacking up brick by brick to build the tallest Lego tower we can!

Providing hope and healing are the building blocks of our mission. It’s our patients, like Kairo, who stack up against a...
10/23/2025

Providing hope and healing are the building blocks of our mission. It’s our patients, like Kairo, who stack up against all odds to show the world the possibilities of patient-centered care. Hear more about Kairo's journey while making a difference in countless lives at the Friends of La Rabida gala: larabida.org/gala 💭 ⚓ ⛵

All these pumpkins, crafts, and costumes really sparked excitement for the festive day! Thank you to and another year o...
10/22/2025

All these pumpkins, crafts, and costumes really sparked excitement for the festive day! Thank you to and another year of the partnership for helping us bring smiles and joy to our patients and families. 👻 🎃 💛 🍬

Our lakefront views and nautical themes are a few ways we make our patients feel more comfortable. Of course, our visito...
10/21/2025

Our lakefront views and nautical themes are a few ways we make our patients feel more comfortable. Of course, our visitors too. Thanks to Rep. Yolanda Morris, Rep. Anna Moeller, Sen. Robert Peters and staff from Rep. Bob Morgan, and IL House of Representatives Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch for coming to see our campus and learn more about what we do for our families and community.

10/17/2025

Flashback Friday: Karen Navoy couldn’t walk in a straight line, had slurred speech, and trembling hands, when her parents brought her to La Rabida in 1963. Doctors diagnosed her with Sydenham Chorea, a neurological disorder commonly caused by strep throat or rheumatic fever. The condition affects the nervous system leading to involuntary and uncoordinated movements.

Karen spent a few months in the inpatient unit, but her experience left an impression for a lifetime.

She still enjoyed the traditional childhood moments like getting her first Barbie, and of course, as a 7th grader, she still had to dedicate time to her schoolwork with the hospital’s tutor. She remembers the view of Lake Michigan and being able to wave to her family and friends who would visit from the window of her room.

One of Karen’s favorite memories is when her best friend Sue visited and gave her a plush toy vulture, which she named LeRoy. Years later, Karen developed breast cancer. During her recovery, Karen’s husband, John, set out to find another LeRoy to help bring comfort.

Now, when Karen reflects on what it means to support La Rabida, she thinks about the exceptional care she received and her most cherished memories.

La Rabida is the gem on the lake, and thanks to our partnership with , we added more magic to our hospital and in our in...
10/17/2025

La Rabida is the gem on the lake, and thanks to our partnership with , we added more magic to our hospital and in our inpatient unit cabins!

Thank you to , for capturing the installation process of the new Disney character ceiling tiles, and the moments of excitement from one of our patients, Demir and his mom, Ladhaj!

These tiles are more than just artwork on the ceiling. Our Child Life Specialist, Xavier Sudlow, details the positive difference these familiar faces can have on a patient’s journey. Watch the story here 📺🤩: https://abc7.ws/436AT5d

La Rabida's Children's Advocacy Center is staffed with trauma-informed pediatric experts who set out to bring hope and h...
10/15/2025

La Rabida's Children's Advocacy Center is staffed with trauma-informed pediatric experts who set out to bring hope and healing to children who have experienced abuse. We are grateful to The Toy Foundation for a generous grant allowing us to provide our patients with Comfort Care Kits filled with books, crafts, and sensory toys to facilitate healthy coping skills. This important partnership helps our team continue to make a difference in the lives of the children we serve.

La Rabida’s Environmental Services team works every day, around the clock and committed to excellence. Thank you to for...
10/13/2025

La Rabida’s Environmental Services team works every day, around the clock and committed to excellence. Thank you to for recognizing our EVS team as Healthcare Heroes. Thank you to Marilyn Clifton, Director of EVS, Food & Nutrition and her entire team of diligent and dedicated professionals, who have an unequivocal impact on the health and healing of our patients, families, and staff.

From the shores of Lake Michigan to the heights of the Rocky Mountains in Denver, La Rabida continues to be at the foref...
10/11/2025

From the shores of Lake Michigan to the heights of the Rocky Mountains in Denver, La Rabida continues to be at the forefront of clinical innovation and development in child healthcare. As part of our outpatient clinical team, Dr. Natasha Bhayani and Christina Linboom, LCSW, MSW, ACM, CMAC, proudly shared the impact we’ve made on our patients’ lives, both in and out of the exam room.

Sam Cossen, LCSW, MSW and Elaina Mohead, Community Health Worker & Family Advocate offer professional and personal expertise to help educate and empower our families to bridge the gaps between special education and healthcare. We are grateful for our partnership with the Cook County Health Stronger Together initiative.

Through our comprehensive and holistic approach, we are confident our patients receive the best medical care possible. Thank you American Academy of Pediatrics, for hosting La Rabida at the National Conference.

We appreciate these smiling faces who are all motivated by our mission! Walking alongside our patients and families supp...
10/01/2025

We appreciate these smiling faces who are all motivated by our mission! Walking alongside our patients and families supporting our community are special moments we get to spend with them. We are proud of our Diabetes team who represented our hospital at the Breakthrough T1D Illinois Walks in Glen Ellyn & Chicago, and our Sickle Cell team at Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois Walk in Hayes Park.

Congratulations to two of our very own La Rabida crew members, Ashley Black, Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC and ...
09/28/2025

Congratulations to two of our very own La Rabida crew members, Ashley Black, Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC and Colleen Hennigan, Clinical Educator, MSN, RN, CCRN Both have been awarded as the 40 under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders by the Illinois Nurses Association ! This recognition celebrates their impact on healthcare, the nursing profession and influencing the future of the profession. Congratulations, Ashley and Colleen! 🎈🎉⚕️⛵

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6501 S Promontory Drive
Chicago, IL
60649

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+17733636700

Website

http://LaRabida.org/gala, http://LaRabida.org/donate

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Welcome to La Rabida

With over 100 years of care and service, we are proudly dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life for children with complex conditions, disabilities and chronic illnesses. We are leaders in delivering the best specialized through advocacy, hands-on education and wrap-around care for children and families.

Our specialties include: Diabetes, sickle cell, cerebral palsy, inpatient transitional care, children with medical technology needs, rehabilitative services (traumatic brain injury, burn rehabilitation and post-surgical care).

We offer innovative services that extend beyond what insurance covers, because we believe every child deserves a healthy start in life regardless of a family’s ability to pay.