Children's Memorial Hospital of Chicago

Set in 1886, this narrative explores the evolution of pediatrics through the lens of Truman W. Miller, MD, who led Chicago's first children's hospital during its formative years. Initially an eight-bed facility in Lincoln Park, the hospital faced significant challenges, including limited medical technology and rudimentary anesthesia. Over the decades, it transformed into a leading institution, now known as Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, showcasing the dedication of clinicians and the community to improving children's healthcare.