Posted on May 31, 2023
A combination of food and environmental allergies mixed with common day care illnesses made the first few years of Erik’s life quite difficult. Specialists at Johns Hopkins All Children’s are helping his family find the answers they need so he can grow up safe and happy and keep doing the things he loves, like playing soccer.
Posted on May 05, 2023
During the semester-long program, a class of eight participants of similar ages works together on learning things like creating and maintaining friendships, practicing conflict resolution and problem solving, and engaging in conversations.
Posted on May 01, 2023
Baby Callista is on the move — and, to date — there hasn’t been a force mighty enough to stop her, not even cancer.
Posted on March 30, 2023
When Lyla wasn’t eating as much and stomach ache symptoms kept her from her favorite activities, her family took her to her pediatrician thinking a stomach bug was the culprit. Her symptoms lingered, so she was sent to Johns Hopkins All Children’s, where she received expert care for what turned out to be a choledochal cyst.
Posted on March 22, 2023
Dream Builder William Ballard recently furthered his legacy of service to Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital with a remarkable gift to Johns Hopkins All Children’s Foundation.
Posted on March 09, 2023
Annaka was born at 32 weeks with a rare chromosomal disorder and a host of complications, including early onset scoliosis. Annaka and her family found the care she needed in the Scoliosis and Spine Surgery program at Johns Hopkins All Children’s.
Posted on March 08, 2023
Ryan and Bjorn were diagnosed in the same week with the same type of cancer, acute myeloid leukemia. Learn how their friendship and the caring and experienced clinical teams helped make a difference in their treatment.
Posted on March 07, 2023
For Leah Frohnerath, M.S., CCLS, her own experiences inspired her to pursue a career as a Child Life specialist, and once she arrived at Johns Hopkins All Children’s, she knew the benefit a facility dog could bring to children in the hospital.
Posted on February 20, 2023
With expert, compassionate care from the Heart Institute team at Johns Hopkins All Children’s, Maya was up and moving shortly after surgery for a heart transplant, never losing her big smile and spirited personality.
Posted on February 14, 2023
Born with critical heart defects, baby Emmanuel was just 7 months old when he was brought to Johns Hopkins All Children’s in need of advanced care. James Quintessenza, M.D., performed surgery that repaired his heart and prevented him from needing a transplant. Now Emmanuel can crawl and cruise on his own and loves playing with his big brother Miguel.
Posted on February 06, 2023
Low oxygen levels caused by a complex heart condition led Annabelle’s doctors to initially recommend a heart transplant. But a rare surgery performed by James Quintessenza, M.D., to repair the way blood flows in her body has meant that Annabelle is able to avoid a heart transplant and can get back to embracing life as a teenager with a wide range of interests.
Posted on February 01, 2023
Sherry Dourm is a former patient of Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital and now a registered nurse helping to take care of children in the cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU).
Posted on January 10, 2023
Diagnosed with an esophageal atresia, a condition where the esophagus is not connected properly the stomach, Wynter received care from Dr. Jason Smithers and the team in the Esophageal and Airway Treatment Program.
Posted on December 07, 2022
Reflux gives preemie baby Ari an extra hurdle to overcome in her first weeks and months of life.
Posted on November 29, 2022
In 2014, Kay Aidlin and her late husband, Stephen, became Dream Builders with Johns Hopkins All Children’s Foundation. But that’s not the whole picture.
Posted on November 22, 2022
When Jaden suffered a traumatic brain injury during a boat accident, multiple specialists at Johns Hopkins All Children’s came together to save the 13-year-old’s life. Now he’s surpassing every expectation with the help of his expert care team, his own positive attitude and his family’s support.
Posted on November 03, 2022
Born with multiple medical challenges, including congenital diaphragmatic hernia, baby Cristian gets more than a fighting chance at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital.
Posted on November 01, 2022
During Epilepsy Awareness Month, Matthew D. Smyth, M.D., chief of the pediatric neurosurgery division in the Institute for Brain Protection Sciences, explains what epilepsy is and the newer, cutting edge technology treatment options for patients like 19-year-old Ethan, who has battled seizures the majority of his life.
Posted on June 28, 2022
After her parents were in a car accident, Mahi was born prematurely and she spent 45 days in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Mahi's bubbly personality, positive attitude and hard work in physical and occupational therapy has made her a patient celebrity at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital.
Posted on June 09, 2022
After surgical care and treatment for a spontaneous brain bleed that caused Hailey to lose all mobility, speech and cognitive ability, she returned home and started rehabilitation at Johns Hopkins All Children’s. With her determination and the help of her physical therapists, Hailey walked across the stage at her high school graduation.
Posted on May 18, 2022
After a bad car accident, Khalia was treated for a traumatic brain injury that impacted her speech, her ability to walk, and more. With her determination, her family’s steadfast support, and care from therapists at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Outpatient Care, Fort Myers, she is working toward her goal of walking across the stage at her high school graduation.
Posted on May 16, 2022
Brielle experienced a two-year journey with pain that dramatically altered her life, and ultimately led her more than a thousand miles from home to Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital for answers. An intensive week-long in-patient program helped get Brielle, a swimmer, back in the water.
Posted on May 16, 2022
Brielle experienced a two-year journey with pain that dramatically altered her life, and ultimately led her more than a thousand miles from home to Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital for answers. An intensive week-long in-patient program helped get Brielle, a swimmer, back in the water.
Posted on April 18, 2022
Attendees of the annual event raised money for the Center for Behavioral Health. One in four children ages 3-17 has a diagnosable mental, emotional or behavioral health disorder, and the Center for Behavioral Health aspires to provide families a comprehensive, integrated approach to mental health care.
Posted on April 11, 2022
Riley was just a year and a half old when he was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition that affects about 1 in 200,000 people. With the specialized care and teamwork of the Center for Cell and Gene Therapy for Non-Malignant Conditions, Riley, now 5, is back home with his siblings and growing stronger every day.