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Girl Waiting for Heart Transplant Has Two Birthday Wishes: To Meet Drake and To Get Her New Heart
Sofia Sanchez had two wishes for her birthday: to get her new heart and to meet her idol, Drake.
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Is Your Child Getting Enough Sleep?
How much sleep do kids need? It is important to know about common factors that affect sleep. Learn more about healthy sleep habits that you can build.
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Ava Dances Through Cancer
Ava was three years old when she was diagnosed with Stage 5 Bilateral Wilms (a form of kidney cancer in both kidneys), just days after her first dance recital.
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Cal Tackles Hirschsprung’s Disease with the Help of His Care Team
At Lurie Children’s, pediatric surgeon Erin Rowell, MD, diagnosed Cal with Hirschsprung’s disease, a disease in which the colon is missing “ganglion cells." Read more.
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Preventing Overuse Injuries in Youth Sports
Help young athletes prevent overuse injuries and stay injury-free with expert advice on training, recovery, and proper techniques.
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Becoming a Trauma-Informed Organization
Learn what Lurie Children’s is doing to become a trauma-informed organization to better serve our patients, families and staff.
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