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Cody’s Story: Saved Twice from Rare Infection, Family is Doubly Grateful for His Health
With support from his family, proper treatment and various forms of therapy, Cody has learned to live with his condition, Sotos syndrome, with few complaints along the way.
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Epilepsy Surgery Helps Bella Live Seizure Free
After an an EEG confirmed young Bella was having seizures and an MRI confirmed brain malformations throughout her left hemisphere, surgery was the only option.
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Michael: ‘Typical Two-Year-Old’ Following Airway Surgery
It’s hard to believe that just a year ago, this healthy little boy underwent surgery for a life-threatening airway disorder.
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Jared’s Story: Brain Tumor Diagnosis Inspires Advocacy
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin learned of Jared’s story as he spoke to families across Illinois about their healthcare experiences.
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After Heart Disease Diagnosis, Family Turns to Heart Center for a Second Opinion
Due to the extent of the surgical interventions, Quinn’s family sought out a second opinion to ensure they had all of the information they needed before moving forward with her surgery.
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Montgomery’s Head Shape Corrected with Minimally Invasive Procedure
No parent wants to hear that their baby needs surgery, especially when the child is only 7 weeks old.
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