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Zoe’s Story: Managing POTS with a Team of Experts

Zoe came down with a respiratory virus. After she recovered, unusual symptoms persisted, including a rapid heart rate, dizziness and fatigue. 

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Safely Returning to Sports

Our pediatric orthopedic specialists have a message for young people and their parents: please return to activity safely. 

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Cambria’s story: Hearing restored after minimally invasive eardrum reconstruction

At a young age, Cambria was diagnosed with persistent middle ear fluid, eventually leading to slight hearing loss. 

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‘Remarkable Display Of Generosity:’ Gavin Among Record Number Of Living Donor Organ Recipients In February

Robyn and Ward sent an email to close friends and family making what they called “the biggest ask of our lives.” The Chicago parents sought a kidney for their then 10-year-old son, Gavin. 

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Providing Meaningful Support and Solutions for Families – Celebrating Social Workers

Licensed Social Workers are a critical part of a child/adolescent and a family’s healthcare team.

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A First at Lurie Children’s Likely Means a Better Future for Max

Max and Mallorie were the first at The Chicago Institute for Fetal Health to undergo an innovative approach to repairing spina bifida in-utero.

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