Because of a rare liver condition, Rory potentially faced life-threatening liver failure. A liver transplant at CHOP changed everything.

As a baby, Julia had heart surgery at CHOP. When her doctors encouraged her to lead an active life, she took up running. Now she’s a marathoner.

Learning that their child has a brain condition was a traumatic experience for Samia and Andre.

Katie Grace’s balance and mobility issues were a mystery until a neurologic issue was identified as the cause. Whole genome sequencing through a clinical trial led by CHOP’s Leukodystrophy Center provided a clear diagnosis and a plan forward.

CHOP provided the elusive diagnosis of Beckwith-Wiedemann, so Chelsea is getting the care she needs.

Three siblings have a disorder that allows their joints extend beyond the normal range. Specialized physical and occupational therapy at CHOP helps them stay active without harming themselves.

After suffering a sudden cardiac arrest, Gabo needed a heart transplant. A year later, this active 9-year-old is participating in his favorite activities again, including hiking, skateboarding and ballet. 

Emma, now 25, was born with a life-threatening birth defect. Her family’s experience at CHOP early on in her life have inspired her to pursue a career in science.

Nora had the least common type of fused skull seam. Her CHOP surgeon had all the tools in his toolbox for the many surgical ways to treat it.

When 12-year-old Liam tore his ACL playing basketball, his family found the best-in-nation orthopedic care he needed, conveniently close to home.

Emma’s heart stopped beating for 11 minutes, but personalized resuscitation and highly skill care brought her back to life. Now she’s fully recovered and thriving.

During Kellan’s treatment for an aggressive brain cancer, he was having a session with CHOP yoga therapist Tonia Kulp, MS, C-IAYT. She explained what a mantra was, and how he could use one in tough times to center himself. Kellan picked a card that said: Today I choose happiness.

After a recent surgery to repair a fractured leg, Louie was transferred to the Middleman Family Pavilion in King of Prussia to recover, which is much closer to the family’s home.

After multiple failed hearing tests, 6-month-old Carter needed ear tube surgery. His family found the expert ENT care they needed conveniently close to home.

Teen makes full recovery after concussion, thanks to supportive care and innovative approach at CHOP.

A year into the COVID-19 pandemic, Bryant’s family received a wake-up call from the staff at the Trisomy 21 Program. Instead of steadily improving since his last visit, Bryant’s behavior had become troublesome, he’d gained a significant amount of weight and his blood work was concerning.

Vaida’s tumor is in her cheek, a rare location for a desmoid tumor. After surgery at CHOP, this 2-year-old has retained an impressive amount of facial muscle function.

Hace años que Princess lucha contra una enfermedad inflamatoria del esófago poco frecuente. Gracias a CHOP, un nuevo medicamento y el apoyo de su familia, ahora está mejorando.

Mysterious symptoms in one family’s three children leads to identification at CHOP of a new form of congenital disorder of glycosylation (CDG).

Because Julian is nonspeaking, he needed communication device — and the patient coaching from a speech-language pathologist — to open up his world.