Stories to inspire
Specialized Treatment for Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome: Sebastian’s Story
After six months of debilitating pain and countless doctor visits, Sebastian is now thriving — thanks to expert care from the AMPS team at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Crohn’s Disease: Jillian’s Story
After treatment for Crohn’s disease at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Jillian has resumed competitive dancing and hopes to pursue a nursing career.
Employee Story: Training Tomorrow's Nurse Leaders Today
As soon as Maggie McGrath, a nurse in the Oncology Clinic, heard about the Professional Excellence & Advancing Knowledge (PEAK) program, she was inspired to develop her training and applied to the program with the support of her manager.
Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF): Mac's Story
After becoming the first patient in the Philadelphia region to receive an innovative replacement heart valve, Mac is enjoying life.
Autism: Anthony's Story
Diagnosed with autism as a toddler, 19-year-old Anthony is learning the skills he needs to work and live independently.
Very Early Onset IBD: Landen’s Story
Diagnosed with very early onset inflammatory bowel disease (VEO-IBD) when he was only 18 months old, Landen is now responding well to treatment.
Liver Transplant: Mia’s Story
Mia, 12, has the energy to enjoy her favorite activities like dancing after a liver transplant at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
Autism and Seizures: Massimo's Story
Massimo's participation in autism research at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia led to his early diagnosis of an unrelated seizure disorder.
Employee Story: Tailored Care for Every Child
Jessica Giannasca, Senior Director of IS Business Operations at CHOP, gained an intimate understanding of the patient family experience when her daughter Lily was treated at CHOP at 5 years old.
Coarctation of the Aorta: Olivia’s Story
When Olivia was just 4 days old, she had open-heart surgery to repair her coarctation of the aorta, a congenital heart disease.