Our patients' stories
Helping Families Cope with Loss
Families ‘forever grateful’ for the emotional support to cope with the unimaginable.
Jaxon’s Story: Prenatal Diagnosis, Pregnancy Management and Postnatal Care of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
When Jaxon’s family learned he had congenital diaphragmatic hernia, they traveled from West Virginia to seek care from the CDH experts in Philadelphia.
Liver Transplant in the Midst of COVID-19: Briana’s Story
As COVID-19 swept through Philadelphia, Briana’s biliary atresia worsened. She needed a liver transplant. CHOP safely performed the surgery. Now Briana’s future is bright.
A ‘Turkey Bowl’ Shows What a Community Can Do
A ‘Turkey Bowl’ shows what can be accomplished when a community comes together for a cause.
Ushering in a New Era of Genetics
Enabling investigators to broaden the astonishing possibilities of genetic medicine.
Quality Healthcare, Close to Home
A West Philadelphia pediatric healthcare center blossoms into a beloved community hub.
Smoothing the Journey Through Diagnosis and Treatment
Donations launch a program that eases the challenging journey to an accurate GI diagnosis.
Supporting the Hospital’s Unsung Heroes
‘These specialists are truly amazing and the therapies they provide for children are extraordinary.’
Treating Hyperinsulinism During a Pandemic: Stella’s Story
Stella was cared for by the expert team from CHOP’s Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center, the most active and experienced center of its type in the world.
Learning to Live With Food Allergies: Dominic's Story
CHOP's Food Allergy Bravery Clinic helps children retake control of their lives, their food allergies and their mental health.
Papillary Thyroid Cancer: Zach’s Story
When the COVID-19 pandemic threatened to derail a scheduled checkup at CHOP’s Pediatric Thyroid Center, this family’s medical journey became a cross-country adventure.
Sophia’s Story: MAGEC Growing Rod Implantation to Treat Neuromuscular Scoliosis
A CHOP occupational therapist's keen observation led to Sophia's neuromuscular scoliosis diagnosis, and supportive treatment to enhance her quality of life.
Kearns-Sayre syndrome: Omar's Story
After a decade, doctors finally provide answers and treatment for a child with a rare syndrome.
Fetal surgery during a pandemic: Reagan's story
Not many people can say they underwent fetal surgery during a pandemic, but Jasmin did it to give her daughter a better chance at a healthy life.
Bela’s Story: Robot-assisted Ureteroureterostomy for Duplex Kidney
Treatment for duplex kidney and ureterocele spanned from before birth to a robotic surgery.
Maverick’s Spina Bifida Story
Specialists from CHOP’s Spina Bifida Clinic met Maverick and his family before he was even born and have supported them along their journey ever since.
B-cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma and CAR-T Therapy: Lexi’s Story
Lexi’s cancer journey has been rough, including a relapse and vision loss, but her spirit remains strong.
Twin Reversed Arterial Perfusion Sequence: Inés’ Story
Inés’ family credits an expert care team and seamless communication across the miles for saving their daughter’s life.
The Value of Family Screening in Celiac Disease: CJ and Bella’s Story
When CJ's slow growth prompted his parents to ask his pediatric for help, they had no idea it would result in not just CJ – but also his dad and sister – being diagnosed with celiac disease.
Congenital Hyperinsulinism and Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome: Alina’s Story
The partnership between her doctors at The Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center at CHOP and her local medical team in California is keeping Alina healthy and allowing her to be a typical toddler. However, her beginning was anything but typical.