Center for Advanced Practice Patient Stories

The expert care provided at CHOP’s Adrenal and Puberty Center for children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia is well worth the long drive for the Bair family.

A year and a half following her B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia diagnosis, Keira, 9, is singing, dancing and playing sports.

Sisters Kate and Emma Fair were diagnosed with a rapidly advancing scoliosis, but their family found treatment, support, and a path toward recovery close to home.

Siblings Brayden and Lexi have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. They both live active lives with help from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. 

Mary Grace was born with Down syndrome and was diagnosed with diabetes at age 4. She is now a happy and healthy 19-year-old thanks to CHOP’s care and support.

Ricky was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 7. Now, he’s an exceptional lacrosse player, recruited to play for a Division 1 college team.