For over 100 years, Cook Children’s has been committed to providing children with the best quality medical care. Recent national recognition of the exceptional care provided in pediatric Neurology, Endocrinology, Pulmonology, Cardiology and Cancer care highlights the unique breadth of services offered.

The Cook Children’s team is hyperfocused on collaboration, improved outcomes, and breakthrough research, shaping the future of paediatric care.

Advanced neurological care

Cook Children's is recognised as having one of the nation's top paediatric Neurology and Neurosurgery programmes. Of special note is the Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders Programme, as well as the Comprehensive Epilepsy Programme.

Because neurological conditions usually affect physical and mental abilities in other areas of the body and brain, the neurologists also have very close relationships with other specialties across the system such as Cardiology, Oncology, Genetics, Gastroenterology and Orthopedics.

Innovation in endocrinology

The specialty programmes in Endocrinology include a bone health clinic and a cancer survivorship clinic. Treatment is offered for congenital adrenal hyperplasia, diabetes, hyperinsulinism, cardiac health and growth issues. The Hyperinsulinism Center is proud to be one of six Centres of Excellence in the world.

Expertise in pulmonology

The Cook Children’s team provides expertise in asthma, cystic fibrosis, sleep apnea and other sleep issues, and chronic lung disease of infancy (CLD) or bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). In addition, Camp Broncho provides children aged seven to 12 with asthma an opportunity to enjoy summer camp in a medically safe environment while learning how to care for and take ownership of their asthma.

Personalised cancer care

The Haematology and Oncology Center offers advanced treatments, including:

• Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant Programme

• Cellular Immunotherapy Programme

• Advanced Car T-cell Therapy for patients with precursor B-cell ALL (pre-B ALL) using KYMRIAH® --the first and only FDA approved CAR T-cell therapy for peadiatric pre-B ALL patients

• Histiocytic Disorders Programme that includes Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) and hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) disorders treatment

• Leukemia and Lymphoma Programme

• Neuro-Oncology Programme

• Neuroblastoma Programme with outcome-changing I-131 MIBG Therapy

• Sickle Cell Programme with stem cell transplantation

• Solid tumor treatment of non-malignant conditions or complex tumors related to genetic conditions

• Plus, it has one of only 16 pediatric Stroke and Thrombosis Centres in the US.

Orthopaedic expertise

Focusing on paediatric skeleton growth and bone development, the team specialises in fracture care, general orthopedics, orthotics and prosthetics, scoliosis and spine care, paediatric surgery for hands and upper extremities, sports physical therapy and sports medicine.

International offering

Cook Children’s has extensive experience working with national and international patients. Our Global Health Services team offers support for families who travel to Cook Children’s for medical care from across the US. and around the world. Our concierge service will work with referring physicians and families to:

• Schedule appointments

• Plan travel

• Find accommodation

• Offer financial counseling and insurance approvals

• Arrange translation services.