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“I Just had that Mom Feeling . . . ” A Rare Brain Tumor Changed Everything

November 12, 2015 by in category Patient Stories

And an Incredibly Caring Staff Helped Us Recover Written by Sarah Collette, Magnus’ Mom   Our ordeal started when my youngest of five children started having some tummy problems the summer before last. After Magnus vomited nearly every morning for a week straight, I just had that “mom feeling” that something wasn’t right. I called our pediatrician […]

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“It Takes an Army of Heroes . . . ” A Parent’s Perspective on Tragedy

October 22, 2015 by in category Patient Stories

Living with Quadriplegia - Kendra’s Story Written by Amy Muller, Kendra’s Mom   It was four years ago on a beautiful May afternoon when I received a phone call that would change my life. It was about 5:00 in the evening and I was heading out to do a few errands before picking up my daughter […]

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Healing Meagan’s Heart

June 24, 2014 by in category Patient Stories

by Keri Henshaw Meagan’s mom   Meagan was born November 21, 2013. There were no problems during my pregnancy or cesarean section. We spent four days at St. Mark’s hospital and left with a clean bill of health. All the congenital heart tests performed after birth were normal, as were the ultrasounds. A Mom’s Nightmare […]

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Our First Heart Transplant Recipient Visits the Hospital 23 Years Later

May 9, 2014 by in category Patient Stories

“I am indebted to the person who gave such a generous gift. They saved my life.” It’s been 23 years since Mio Kobayashi became Primary Children’s first heart transplant recipient, but for her family is seems like just yesterday. Doctors in Japan diagnosed 7-year-old Mio with a life-threatening heart disease – one that her older […]

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From Cancer Battle to Olympic Dream: Nicole’s Story

April 14, 2014 by in category Be Inspired, Patient Stories

Every four years, all eyes focus on the best athletes in the world as they compete in the Olympics and Paraolympics. This year in Sochi, Russia, a former patient of Primary Children’s Hospital represented the U.S. and realized her Olympic dream–something that would have seemed improbable years ago. Nicole Roundy’s journey to the Paralympics began […]

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