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Rebecca near the elvators at Lurie Children's Why Rebecca Loves Lurie Children’s Rebecca Ackerman is a bit of a medical marvel. Born with a rare congenital anomaly of the brain, Rebecca has undergone multiple surgeries and procedures at Children’s Memorial Hospital since she was a little girl. Find out why she’s excited about her first clinic appointment at Lurie Children’s. Read Rebecca's story

Rebecca near the elvators at Lurie Children's

Why Rebecca Loves Lurie Children’s

Rebecca Ackerman is a bit of a medical marvel. Born with a rare congenital anomaly of the brain, Rebecca has undergone multiple surgeries and procedures at Children’s Memorial Hospital since she was a little girl. Find out why she’s excited about her first clinic appointment at Lurie Children’s.

Read Rebecca's story

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