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• Diagnosed with Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis, Today Baby William Thrives

  William met all the criteria to be diagnosed with HPS which occurs when the muscles between the stomach and the intestines begin to swell. 

• Marley’s Journey with VACTERL Association

  Marley's first few months of life were anything but easy: at birth, she was diagnosed with a syndrome that affects three or more body systems.

• From Paralysis to Miraculous: Maddie’s Inspirational True Story

  In memory of their beloved daughter, Maddie (who bravely battled a rare form of cancer as a toddler), Maddie’s parents led a social media campaign to #ShineMaddiesLight on childhood cancer. 

• Johnny the Great Celebrates One Year Post Kidney Transplant

  Born six weeks early, Johnny’s kidneys did not function. Doctors determined that he would need a kidney transplant to survive.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Gene Therapy and Fertility Preservation Give Sisters Hope for Future

  Although Zinnia and Lainee aren’t biological sisters, they both have beta thalassemia. 

• Devin Defies the Odds While Waiting for an Organ Transplant

  Shortly after Devin was born, he was diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis, a serious disease that indicated bacteria had invaded his intestine and destroyed his small bowel. 

• Safe Medication Disposal Guide

  Learn how to properly and safely dispose of medication including methods and locations to prevent accidental exposure or environmental harm.

• Palliative Care – Providing On Going Support for Children with Complex Chronic Illness

  Palliative care offers an extra layer of support to ensure patients and families are receiving the best care possible that's in-line with their goals and values.

• Chewbacca Tells Patient He’s Getting A New Heart

  When Austin Eggleston was listed for a heart transplant, Dr. Philip Thrush promised he would deliver the news a heart was available dressed as Chewbacca.

• Family with Medically Complex Child Launches Foundation to Fill Insurance Gap

  Little Heroes League is committed to supporting medically complex children and their families.