Finally Breathing Easy: Ava’s Story
A 12-year-old with recurrent respiratory infections and sleep apnea finds the expert care she needs at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Division of Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine.
Patient stories
Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) in Children Patient Stories
Strength in Service: Nicole’s Story
An active philanthropist and longtime advocate for CHD, Nicole reflects on her journey navigating a child’s CHD.
Double Outlet Right Ventricle (DORV): Michael's Story
Michael, 3, had a series of heart surgeries at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) to correct a rare heart defect: double outlet right ventricle.
Heterotaxy Syndrome: Julia’s Story
An innovative procedure corrected a problem in Julia’s circulatory system. Inspired by the nurses at CHOP, Julia is in school to become a nurse herself.