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Patient Stories

Kayla's Story With the Melody Heart Valve

“I just want to be able to fly!” says 14-year-old Kayla Adams. Adams, an incoming high school freshman, just made ...

Patient Stories

Logan - A Year to Remember

He may be only two months old. And he’s only recently gone home from the NICU at St. Louis Children’s ...

Patient Stories

Newborn Baby Receives First Artificial Lung as Bridge to Lung Transplant

A newborn baby from Michigan is being kept alive at St. Louis Children’s Hospital with an artificial lung, the first ...

Patient Stories

Knowing Jack

As a mother whose child, 13-year-old Jack, does not communicate verbally, Ann Schrooten is quick to point out that there ...

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Blair's Story - Omphalocele

Read more about Blair's dealing with omphalocele and her experience at the NICU of St. Louis Children's Hospital. ...

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A big "STEP" for Nick

Nick eats like a typical 14-year-old boy, listing common favorites like steak, mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, pizza and ...

Patient Stories

Averie Tibbs: A Rare Match Leads to Life-Saving Second Bone Marrow Transplant

Averie, now 13, was diagnosed as an infant with the inherited blood disorder beta thalassemia major. Averie had been receiving ...

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Asthma Should Never Interrupt a Day in the Park - Israel Westbrook

Israel Westbrook, age 10, is an active kid who likes playing outside. He loves school and is an honor roll ...

Patient Stories

Aiden - One in a Million

From an early age Aiden was born without a palate. He had lung troubles and was put on the transplant ...