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Lynn Nichols
Increasing Rates of Kangaroo Care for Everyone
At Stanford Children’s Health, a team of neonatologists are tackling health equity—making sure every patient has the same opportunity to be healthy—especially when it comes to kangaroo care (holding your baby with your skin touching).
Toddler Takes on Jungle Gym After Life-Changing Heart Reconstruction
Highly specialized Complex Biventricular Reconstruction Program offers exciting alternative for kids with single ventricle hearts.
Procedure Expands Teen’s Chest and Confidence
Pectus excavatum is a depression in the chest wall that affects approximately 1 in 400 children.
Kidney Brothers Develop Bond for Life
Two young boys got more than just a new kidney from the Pediatric Transplant Center—they got a friend for life.
New Liver, New Life for Baby With Biliary Atresia
Parents met with the liver transplant team and a month later she had transplant surgery.
Second Opinion Means Second Chance for Young Athlete
Spondylolysis, a break in the spine, prevented Neill from playing sports. A second opinion led him to Stanford, surgery and a return to an active life.
Woman With Heart Problem Achieves Dream of Becoming a Mother, Twice Over
Stanford hospitals collaborated closely to provide deeply specialized care to expectant mom with heart condition.
Groundbreaking Heart-Lung Procedure Gives Toddler a Chance at a Full Life
Stanford heart team combines two highly complex specialties in a novel PARplant procedure Santana Renchie… Read more »
New Heart, New Chance for Young Man with Becker Muscular Dystrophy
Stanford doctors use uncommon practice to save Becker muscular dystrophy patient.
Feisty Micropreemie With Heart Defect Beats Incredible Odds
Smallest baby at Stanford Children’s Health to have heart stent placed for tetralogy of Fallot.
Back on the High Dive After Surgery for Rare Joint Condition
After powering through elbow pain due to osteochondritis dissecans, Jaiden got help from our experts.
Resilient Teen Receives Stanford Children’s Health 500th Heart Transplant
Resilient teen becomes Stanford Children’s Health’s legendary 500th heart transplant.
A Teen’s Lofty Tribute to the Organ Donor Who Saved His Life
Branden Dever, SCH kidney transplant patient will ride atop the Donate Life float at the upcoming Rose Bowl parade honoring organ donors.
Easygoing Teen Goes Hard on the Court
After fracturing a bone in her ankle, Paige turned to a team of sports medicine and rehab experts at Stanford Children’s Health—and not for the first time.
What Parents of Children With Heart Disease Asked Us About COVID-19
COVID-19 is daunting for all parents, but even more so for parents of children with a heart condition.
Teen Closes in on Recovery after Meniscus Injury
After tearing his meniscus during a basketball game, Branden turned to the sports medicine experts at Stanford Children’s Health.
Doctor Inspires Colleagues with Song to Keep Trying During Covid
Alyssa Burgart, MD, medical director of clinical ethics for Stanford Children’s Health and a pediatric anesthesiologist, recently bared her soul in a song about COVID-19 that she wrote for weary medical colleagues across her hospital and the nation.
Rare Condition Does Not Stop Woman’s Dream of Becoming a Mother
Patient partners with Stanford physician to deliver successfully after previous NH diagnosis.
Full Circle, Full Life
Bass Center for Childhood Cancer nursing leader helps patients even during her downtime.
Pandemic Inspires Heightened Response to Food Insecurity
More local families sought help feeding their loved ones during the pandemic than ever before, and those numbers are not showing signs of slowing.
Pregnant Mom Survives Life-Threatening COVID Infection, Delivers Healthy Baby
A multidisciplinary team of Stanford experts came together to save Lorena and her baby after complications from COVID-19.
Pediatric Oncology Nurse Rich Ramos Wins Prestigious Magnet Nurse of the Year Award
Only five nurses in the nation receive the award annually from the ANCC.
Heart Surgery Averts Transplant and Turns Teen From Blue to Pink
Family of teen was told she couldn’t be saved, but doctors at Stanford Children’s Health offered solutions.
Humbly but Persistently Working Toward a Superhuman Status
With his Stanford PACT team’s help, a young man reaches rare milestone by living with a VAD for 10 years.
Snuggling Your Newborn Against Your Skin Not Only Feels Good—It’s Doing Good
Our expert neonatologist-researcher and director of small baby-unit addresses the most common questions about the benefits of skin-to-skin care in this Q&A article.
Putting Patients First Without Hesitation
Even a pandemic can’t stop frontline nurses from caring, and turning that caring into doing.
5 Ways to Prevent Window Falls
A Packard Children’s nurse practitioner offers tips for parents to help keep kids safe near windows.
Busting the Biggest Myths About Infertility
In honor of National Infertility Awareness Week, we’re joining the conversation about infertility and doing our part to refute myths that cause women and couples unnecessary worry and concern.
1,000th Stem Cell Transplant Given to Girl Who Is One in a Million
Shriya is one in a million. For starters, she’s a 9-year-old girl who will talk… Read more »
Living a Whole Life With Half a Brain
Complex brain surgery cures severe epilepsy in 7-year-old boy.
Tiniest Baby of 2019 Beats Odds to Become Busy Toddler
Specialized teams serve as lifeline for parents of children with medically complex needs.
Best Present Ever! New Heart for Baby’s First Birthday
Baby born with a very rare condition received expert care culminating with a heart transplant from one of the best heart teams in the country.
Boy Wrestles Tough Surgeries for Alagille Syndrome and Wins
A multidisciplinary approach pins down the best care for a complex, rare heart condition.
Bass Center Stays Busy and Focused During the Pandemic
Young boy successfully treated for aplastic anemia during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Short Bowel, Big Life for Adopted Girl
Cali was born with gastroschisis, a birth defect where her intestines grew outside her body.
Girl in Bloom: The Story of a Teen’s Transition
Rose was born a boy, but she’s always felt like a girl.
Prepared for the Pandemic Then and Now
Stanford Children’s Health prepared quickly for COVID-19.
Novel Treatment Eliminates Need for Liver Transplant in Newborn
A spirit of cooperation drives care and research at Packard Children’s.
From Comprehensive Care to Finding Cures, Fighting Sickle Cell Disease
Stanford Children’s brings team-based care and new treatments to patients with sickle cell disease.
Girl Power Strong at Stanford’s Spine Program
Two days a week, Stanford Children’s patients with scoliosis—most of whom are teen girls—are treated by all-women team of doctors and nurses.
Getting Youth Athletes Back on the Field
Sports medicine experts at Stanford Children’s Health are working with youth teams and athletes to help them safely return to practice during the pandemic.
Beloved Nurse Celebrates 50 Years of Caring
Her love for nursing, helped Anne Jackson to reach 50 years as a nurse at Stanford Medicine.
Pushing the Limits for Patients
Due to COVID-19 extra protocols were taken in the operating room, including N-95 masks and extra PPE.
Stanford Community Answers Call to Confront Food Insecurity
It takes a village to feed a community, especially during a pandemic. The need inspired those at Packard Children’s to introduce a new food support program.
Teen Survives Lymphoma and Says Thanks by Giving Back
After fighting lymphoma at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, a teenager uses her Make-a-Wish to give back to other patients.
Bike Safety: The Power of Safe Pedaling
Nothing says freedom and fun like riding a bike. In honor of national bike month, learn about bike safety from our injury prevention experts.
Snapshot Reveals Rare Skull Condition in Toddler
Stanford Children’s Health is home to one of a small number of programs in the country that offer expert, multidisciplinary care for complex craniosynostosis patients.
Child Thrives After Laryngeal Cleft Surgery
Stanford Children’s Health’s Aerodigestive and Airway Reconstruction Center uses collaborative, multispecialty approach to get to root of puzzling symptoms.
3-Year-Old Thriving After Kidney Transplant
We have performed more kidney transplants on children than any other doctors in the Western United States
Improving Care of Newborns, One Baby at a Time
Stanford approach could potentially impact 100,000-plus newborns each year across the nation.
New Hope for Children with Aortic Valve Disorders
Innovative Ozaki valve repair technique reverses heart failure and improves functioning.
Half a Heart and a Whole Lot of Spirit
Patient with rare heart disease thrives thanks to a fighting spirit and a highly knowledgeable care team.
Heart Monitoring Device Brings Comfort to New Parents
Not the youngest, but possibly the smallest baby in the nation to receive an ICD.
Boy’s Unstoppable Smile Defies Challenging Start
Treating lower urinary tract obstruction in the womb helped get Kaleb to a transplant and an active life.
Mom Braves New Territory to Give Daughter with Spina Bifida Her Best Shot
Fetal surgery gives a baby with spina bifida the best chance at a healthy life.
Caring for Patients with Complex Conditions
Teamwork helps teen survive rare cancer.
Falcon Quarterback Soars after Unique HIFU Procedure
Doctors used an innovative approach called high intensity focused ultrasound to remove a tumor called an osteoid osteoma without surgery or radiation.
ROSA™ and Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery May Cure Epilepsy
The goal was to cure Brynn’s epilepsy without taking anything away from her quality of life.
Successful Mentoring Program Grows Beyond Nursing
The mentoring program provides new graduate nurses with the support they need to navigate their first year and practice their leadership skills.
Groundbreaking 3-D Imaging and Pain Control Innovations Help Math Whiz Recover Quickly
Doctors diagnose and repair sunken chest using Nuss procedure with 3-D imaging and ESP block for pain, minimizing exposure to radiation and recovery time.
Hope Sparks from Camp Fire Aftermath for Boy with Clubfoot
Rider is running and playing after surgery and bracing to treat his clubfoot.
Teen Adopts USC’s Fight-On Rally Call to Tackle Injuries
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital saves limb of teen with complex orthopedic surgery and microvascular surgery with skin, bone and vein grafts.
Hello says it all for Pediatric Critical Care Transport Team
A 4-year-old boy is alive today thanks to a complex life support machine and an exceptional transport team.
Cleft and Craniofacial Center Fosters Patient’s Dream to Entertain
Mathias had bilateral cleft lip and palate when both sides of his lip from his mouth to his nose were open along with the roof of his mouth or palate.
Hefty Nicknames for 2019’s Tiniest Baby
There’s a little superhero in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford.
Battling Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia: Micro Preemie Determined to Celebrate His First Birthday
Jase is now breathing better after battling bronchopulmonary dysplasia and surfactant dysfunction.
