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• After Treatment for BPS, Leonie and Her Family are Breathing Easier

  At just 28 weeks, Libby had an uneasy feeling about her pregnancy with her daughter, Leonie. She felt her stomach was measuring much larger than it should be.

• Hope in Midst of Tragedy for a Little Girl with a Rare Cancer

  Fionah was diagnosed with myoepithelial carcinoma, an extremely rare disease in the pediatric population. Her family brought her to Lurie Children's for treatment.

• Cleft Lip on the Neck? Lurie Children’s Surgeon Corrects Girl’s Rare Condition

  Shiloh was born with a small hole in the middle of her neck, otherwise known as the rare condition congenital midline cervical cleft, or CMCC.

• Evangelos’ Story: Expert Care Offers Hope for Short Bowel Syndrome

  Within weeks of being born, Evangelos' parents were told that their son had developed Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC), a common condition that occurs in micro-preemies.

• With Help From His Family, Liam Lives with Asthma

  Liam was admitted into the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) where he was diagnosed with viral/allergy induced asthma.

• Summer Reaches for the Sky

  Summer has been treated at Lurie Children's by numerous specialists for a genetic disease that has resulted in a benign brain tumor.

• Lili Lands a Successful Recovery, Getting Back to Gymnastics Career

  USA gymnast, Lili, encountered pain daily with extensive gymnastics training. Looking for answers, Lili sought out care at the Institute for Sports Medicine. 

• Nikolas Feels Like A ‘Normal’ Kid After Kidney Transplant at Lurie Children’s

  Diagnosed as a toddler with a kidney disorder, Nikolas grew up used to tiring quickly when running around with his friends and frequent trips to the hospital. 

• Four-Week Old Infant Undergoes Minimally Invasive Gallstone Removal

  Imagine hearing the words, “Your baby has gallstones.” For Michael and Kara, their journey as first-time parents has been anything but ordinary.

• Repairing the Brain from Within

  When Kennedy was diagnosed before birth with a blood vessel malformation in her brain, her parents were frantic to find an expert to treat her.

• Emma’s Legacy: Smiles and Books for Kids Like Her

  Diagnosed with a clival chordoma, Emma found escape through the stories she immersed herself in while undergoing treatment. 

• 12-Year-Old Born Deaf Knows No Limits

  When Max just 6 months old, his ears were both surgically implanted with a cochlear implant which allowed him to hear, learn to understand speech and speak clearly.

• A Zest for Life: Amerie’s Battle with Spina Bifida

  While in-utero, Amerie was diagnosed with a severe form of spina bifida called myelomeningocele. 

• Toddler with Brain on Fire Disease Thrives with Expert Care

  Doctors were stumped to find the cause of Grace’s seizures. 

• Turning Fear into Hope: Elizabeth’s Transformational Story

  Throughout infancy and childhood, Elizabeth Alberti has been in and out of the hospital for a total of seven facial reconstruction surgeries.

• Prenatal Repair for Myelomeningocele Helps Baby Caleb Beat the Odds

  Erika was hoping her baby was healthy and without complications during her routine ultrasound at 21 weeks.