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Bone Marrow Transplant for Sickle Cell Disease: Asher’s Story

For years, sickle cell disease caused frequent pain crises and hospitalizations for Asher. A curative therapy has eliminated those harrowing experiences.

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Creation of Potts Shunt on ECMO: Elias’ Story

When two-year-old Elias was placed on ECMO with severe pulmonary hypertension, his chances of survival were almost nonexistent. CHOP cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Maeda saved his life through a risky procedure called Potts Shunt.

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Insulinoma: Leilani’s story

When doctors in Florida struggled to diagnose Leilani’s rare illness, her parents pushed to bring her to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where she was cured.

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From Hawaii to Philadelphia During COVID-19: Eva’s Story

In the midst of the pandemic, a family travels from Hawaii to Philadelphia for their daughter’s third open-heart surgery. Find out why.

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An ER That’s Nearby Will Mean Getting Answers Faster

For parents of children like Dandelion with chronic conditions, an ER in KOP will significantly reduce stress.

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New hospital will simplify families’ lives when kids need multiple surgeries

Between them, siblings Emmalyn and Carson have needed surgical procedures involving the feet, hands, and jaw, all of which will be offered at CHOP’s King of Prussia hospital.

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Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: GP’s Story

When GP arrived at CHOP, he was one of the sickest systemic arthritis patients his rheumatologist had even seen. Today, GP is home and enjoying kindergarten.

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‘KOP Makes My Day More Predictable’: Alex’s Family’s Story

With a rare genetic syndrome, 15-month-old Alex is followed by multiple specialists. When the appointments are at King of Prussia, his mother feels relief and certainty.

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Saving Thaxton’s thumb: Treatment for thumb hypoplasia

When doctors suggested amputating Thaxton’s non-functioning thumb, his family sought alternative treatments – and hope – at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

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Liver Transplant: Josie’s Story

As a baby, Josie received a liver transplant. This began a 10-year journey that included bonding with her donor’s family and a generous gift to help future transplant patients.

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