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A breath of fresh care for Matthew and his family
Planes, trains and automobiles are just a few of Matthew's interests. He spends his days playing outside with his older brother, and his parents describe him as a happy child. You'd never know he fought courageously for his life – before he was even born.Moreabout a breath of fresh care for matthew and his family
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A preemie born at 24 weeks shows a fighting spirit
Obie was born in Tyler, Texas, at 24 weeks on Dec. 31, 2017. Weighing just 1 pound, 10 ounces, he developed Stage III necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a life-threatening condition in premature infants that severely affects the intestine and needs surgical repair.Moreabout a preemie born at 24 weeks shows a fighting spirit
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A patient born with a genetic condition receives comprehensive, collaborative care at Children's Health
On August 22, 2014, Cason was born in Greenville, Texas. His mom, Carla, quickly sensed something was wrong.Moreabout a patient born with a genetic condition receives comprehensive, collaborative care at children's health
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Born premature, Tamara’s strength endures through brain surgery
When Tranece and Terrence learned they were expecting their fifth child, Tamara, in early 2021, they assumed that the pregnancy would go as smoothly as her previous pregnancies, especially after ultrasounds and genetic testing gave them no cause for concern.Moreabout born premature, tamara’s strength endures through brain surgery
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Comprehensive neonatal care brings big smiles from a tiny patient
When Valerie was only a little more than halfway through her pregnancy with twins, Cruz and Cristiano, she began experiencing serious complications.Moreabout comprehensive neonatal care brings big smiles from a tiny patient
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Specialized care in the NICU makes all the difference for a young girl
When Bre and Sean were expecting their fourth child, doctors informed them that the child may face significant challenges after she was born.Moreabout specialized care in the nicu makes all the difference for a young girl