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Hearing Loss and Sickle Cell Disease Help Empower Khen to Achieve

Khen was only four years old and already enduring treatment for sickle cell disease when she experienced profound hearing loss.

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Baby Olivia and Family Prepared for Road Ahead following Fetoscopic Spina Bifida Repair

Lauron and Olivia were among the first patients at The Chicago Institute for Fetal Health to undergo an innovative, in utero approach for repairing open spina bifida (OSB).

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Tips to Keep Kids Exercising Outdoors During Cold Winter Weather

Learn the importance of cold weather exercise even during the coldest months.

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Josh’s Story: Persevering Through CHD With World-Class Cardiology

When Maggie and Steve welcomed twins Jake and Josh, they noticed something wasn't right. 

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Tristen is Happier, Taller Following Scoliosis Correction Surgery

Nothing could have prepared Felicia and David for what they learned in 2019 about the curve in their daughter’s spine.

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NICU Mom Gives Back to Support Other Families and Thank Staff Caring for Her Infant Son

When Taylor Kochmit’s son Milo was born with complications at 38 weeks, there was little time to react to everything that happened next.

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