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    At Stanford Children’s Health, we’re improving lives every day. Read our stories and ideas for making yours a healthier, happy life, too.

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    • Up and Running Again, With Heart
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    Lynn Nichols

    Window Falls Safety Play

    April 14, 2021 | Lynn Nichols

    5 Ways to Prevent Window Falls

    A Packard Children’s nurse practitioner offers tips for parents to help keep kids safe near windows.

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    April 12, 2021 | Lynn Nichols

    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.

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    April 7, 2021 | Lynn Nichols

    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 »

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    March 31, 2021 | Lynn Nichols

    Living a Whole Life With Half a Brain

    Complex brain surgery cures severe epilepsy in 7-year-old boy.

    Haven wearing helmet Play

    March 16, 2021 | Lynn Nichols

    Tiniest Baby of 2019 Beats Odds to Become Busy Toddler

    Specialized teams serve as lifeline for parents of children with medically complex needs.

    Barbie Play

    February 23, 2021 | Lynn Nichols

    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.

    Riley with his dog Play

    February 9, 2021 | Lynn Nichols

    Boy Wrestles Tough Surgeries for Alagille Syndrome and Wins

    A multidisciplinary approach pins down the best care for a complex, rare heart condition.

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    December 15, 2020 | Lynn Nichols

    Bass Center Stays Busy and Focused During the Pandemic

    Young boy successfully treated for aplastic anemia during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Cali Play

    December 9, 2020 | Lynn Nichols

    Short Bowel, Big Life for Adopted Girl

    Cali was born with gastroschisis, a birth defect where her intestines grew outside her body.

    Rose Play

    November 30, 2020 | Lynn Nichols

    Girl in Bloom: The Story of a Teen’s Transition

    Rose was born a boy, but she’s always felt like a girl.

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    November 24, 2020 | Lynn Nichols

    Prepared for the Pandemic Then and Now

    Stanford Children’s Health prepared quickly for COVID-19.

    Coralynn with pets Play

    November 11, 2020 | Lynn Nichols

    Novel Treatment Eliminates Need for Liver Transplant in Newborn

    A spirit of cooperation drives care and research at Packard Children’s.

    Sickle Cell Care Team Play

    October 27, 2020 | Lynn Nichols

    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.

    Spine clinic team Play

    October 8, 2020 | Lynn Nichols

    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.

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    September 25, 2020 | Lynn Nichols

    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.

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    September 17, 2020 | Lynn Nichols

    Beloved Nurse Celebrates 50 Years of Caring

    Her love for nursing, helped Anne Jackson to reach 50 years as a nurse at Stanford Medicine.

    Jude and her family at home Play

    August 19, 2020 | Lynn Nichols

    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 Play

    July 31, 2020 | Lynn Nichols

    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.

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    July 23, 2020 | Lynn Nichols

    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 Play

    May 28, 2020 | Lynn Nichols

    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.

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    May 19, 2020 | Lynn Nichols

    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.

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    May 4, 2020 | Lynn Nichols

    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.

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    April 7, 2020 | Lynn Nichols

    3-Year-Old Thriving After Kidney Transplant

    We have performed more kidney transplants on children than any other doctors in the Western United States

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    February 27, 2020 | Lynn Nichols

    Improving Care of Newborns, One Baby at a Time

    Stanford approach could potentially impact 100,000-plus newborns each year across the nation.

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    February 26, 2020 | Lynn Nichols

    New Hope for Children with Aortic Valve Disorders

    Innovative Ozaki valve repair technique reverses heart failure and improves functioning.

    Dr. Rosenthal and Shoham Play

    February 12, 2020 | Lynn Nichols

    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.

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    February 3, 2020 | Lynn Nichols

    Heart Monitoring Device Brings Comfort to New Parents

    Not the youngest, but possibly the smallest baby in the nation to receive an ICD.

    Kaleb treated for LUTO with a Marshmellow Play

    January 15, 2020 | Lynn Nichols

    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.

    Close up of Baby Iliana sleeping Play

    January 9, 2020 | Lynn Nichols

    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.

    Children playing in the grass Play

    January 7, 2020 | Lynn Nichols

    Caring for Patients with Complex Conditions

    Teamwork helps teen survive rare cancer.

    Peyton Stokes running with football as opposing team runs after him Play

    December 2, 2019 | Lynn Nichols, Stanford Childrens Health

    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.

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    November 5, 2019 | Lynn Nichols

    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.

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    October 7, 2019 | Lynn Nichols, Angie Lucia

    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.

    William Lang Play

    October 4, 2019 | Lynn Nichols, Angie Lucia

    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.

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    October 1, 2019 | Lynn Nichols, Angie Lucia

    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 Play

    September 24, 2019 | Lynn Nichols, Angie Lucia

    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 Play

    September 16, 2019 | Lynn Nichols

    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.

    Mathias and Dr. Khosla Play

    July 22, 2019 | Lynn Nichols, Angie Lucia

    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.

    Haven, 15 days old, with mom Amanda Play

    July 16, 2019 | Lynn Nichols

    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.

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    June 6, 2019 | Lynn Nichols

    Battling Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia: Micro Preemie Determined to Celebrate His First Birthday

    Jase is now breathing better after battling bronchopulmonary dysplasia and surfactant dysfunction.

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