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Multidisciplinary Care Helps Darcie Thrive with Rare Congenital Muscular Dystrophy
Darcie was diagnosed with merosin deficient muscular dystrophy- a very rare form of congenital muscular dystrophy.
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Conversation with Pat Magoon: 40 Years at Lurie Children’s
Former Lurie Children’s President and CEO Pat Magoon reflects on his years with the hospital.
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One in a Million: Rare Tumor Leads Family to Lurie Children's
After showing signs of puberty at age four, Jonah's parents became concerned. Doctors discovered an extremely rare tumor on his adrenal gland.
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Child Life Specialists Help Patients and Families Cope with Hospital Experience
A child life specialist is a trained professional who helps children and their families understand and normalize the hospital environment.
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How a Nurse Practitioner Helps Families Navigate Life with Congenital Heart Disease, With the Benefit of Lifelong Research
Michelle Steltzer is a nurse practitioner who has devoted her life to helping our patients navigate life with congenital heart disease.
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Father Battling Aggressive Cancer Sees Son Receive Life-Saving Kidney Transplant from High School Classmate
Just one week after learning Ashley was pregnant with Miles, the Wagners received devastating news.
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