The Best Thing for Him: Miller’s Treatment for HLHS
Before he was even born, Miller was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). A rare congenital heart defect in which the left side of the heart is extremely underdeveloped, HLHS prevents normal blood flow through the heart.
Home Away from Home: How Zoey’s Medical Team Kept Her Comfortable
Zoey’s journey at UPMC Children’s began with a few minor but unsettling symptoms. The four-year–old began experiencing random fevers and soon stopped eating altogether. Her concerned mother, Asterria, sought answers from their local hospital. The diagnosis was strep throat—an explanation that didn’t quite fit the severity of Zoey’s condition. Determined to find an answer, Asterria […]
Moving Mountains: Kenny’s Remarkable Recovery
On March 4, 2024, Emily experienced what can only be described as every parent’s worst nightmare. She was holding her 2-year-old, Kenny, in her lap, attempting to rock the toddler to sleep. Suddenly, Kenny grabbed her chest, vomited, and went limp in her mother’s arms. Panic-stricken, Emily immediately called 911. Kenny was rushed to the […]
Ariel Memorial CrossFit Fundraiser
This past May, Sonya Silvaggio and her fellow CrossFit enthusiasts hosted the 5th Annual Ariel Memorial WOD (Workout of the Day), a heart-pumping fundraiser to honor Sonya’s late daughter.
A Hospital Reunion, Decades in the Making
When Matt Kocher and Victor Flinko met nearly 20 years ago during their treatments at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, then located in the Oakland neighborhood, they had no reason to believe that they would someday meet again.
Recreation Therapy: Helping Patients Heal Inside and Out
Children and adults who live with visible and non-visible disabilities — whether temporary or permanent — face unique challenges that require unique solutions.
Jack’s Journey with CPTII at UPMC Children’s
Jack is a kind, smart, determined 8-year-old. He is obsessed with playing soccer in his hometown of Fort Gratiot, MI — something his parents, Allison and Matt, thought he might never be able to do.
Grantmakers 2024: Children’s Trust Grants $170,000 for Startup Pediatric Research
Children’s Trust, an exclusive group of rising philanthropists, hosts the Grantmakers meeting every spring. The meeting brings together a group of hand-selected researchers whose work aims at improving pediatric health.
Embedding Behavioral Health in Pediatric Care at UPMC Children’s
The Behavioral Science Division at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is an innovative department that provides a comprehensive ecosystem of care.
A Full Life: Maxton’s Congenital Heart Defect Story
Born in November 2014, Maxton was immediately rushed to UPMC Children’s Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) for specialty care.