Lessons Learned: Patrick’s Adult CHD Story As an adult living with congenital heart disease and an implanted heart monitor, Patrick uses his life and health experiences to influence his students' futures.
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: Charlotte and Michael’s Story 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.
Severe Infantile Scoliosis and Rib Fusion: Jonathen’s Story An innovative device, developed by one of CHOP’s world-renowned surgeons, gave Jonathen’s family hope for a better future.
Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome: Alivya’s Story Alivya traveled to CHOP from her home in Indiana to receive treatment for Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome. Today, she’s home — and smiling.
Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Sam's Story A novel clinical study at CHOP has made 8-year-old Sam asymptomatic for eosinophilic esophagitis after he was diagnosed as a baby.
Turner Syndrome: Carlin’s Story Carlin, 12, has Turner syndrome. She has been receiving comprehensive care and a network for support and training at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: Gage’s Story Born with CDH, Gage made a full recovery after surgery at CHOP. To help others, his family is participating in research about long-term outcomes for CDH.
Nephrotic Syndrome: Denim’s Story After being treated for nephrotic syndrome, Denim has turned the challenges of managing a chronic kidney disease into an opportunity to help others.
Epidermolysis Bullosa: Wilbert’s Story Wilbert sees a multidisciplinary team at CHOP for treatment of epidermolysis bullosa (EB), a rare genetic skin disease that causes painful blistering.
Tetralogy of Fallot and Discontinuous Pulmonary Arteries: Zane's Story More than 20 years after open heart surgery, Zane is attending medical school to help other children with congenital heart defects.
