Meet Rosie
Shortly after Rosie was born, physicians diagnosed her with Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD), a rare, life-threatening genetic disorder in which the body is unable to process certain proteins.
Taylor’s Road Home
In late September, following several failed attempts to wake Taylor from her now 10-week-long coma, neurosurgeon Taylor Abel, MD, suggested an experimental type of deep brain stimulation. The procedure involved implanting an electrode in Taylor’s brain to modify electrical signals.
Pittsburgh to Princeton: One Young Woman’s Journey from Stage IV Melanoma to Ivy League Admission
When Cate was 9, a biopsy revealed a rare case of childhood melanoma. Cate’s mom, Amanda, immediately brought her daughter to UPMC Children’s Pediatric Melanoma Center for treatment.
Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Colin’s Second Chance
Read Colin’s story, as told by his parents Bruce and Pamela
Lorenzo’s Journey to the Heart Institute at UPMC Children’s
Within days of his birth, a team of skilled surgeons at UPMC Children’s performed open heart surgery on Lorenzo.
Quick Tips on Preventing Lyme Disease from a UPMC Children’s Physician-Researcher
Andrew Nowalk, MD, PhD, is clinical director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at UPMC Children’s and a renowned leader on the diagnosis and care of pediatric Lyme disease cases.
Changing the Future of the Heart Institute: A Testimonial From Joan Stephans
If you’re familiar with UPMC Children’s, you’re likely familiar with the UPMC Children’s Heart Institute. Its ranking of #3 in the nation reflects remarkable outcomes for children impacted by heart disease. But great outcomes for some — or even most — are not enough. The Heart Institute is pushing boundaries until that number is all.
Making Life Easier for Pediatric Heart Transplant Patients
Pediatric heart transplantation offers tremendous hope for children facing life-threatening conditions. While often lifesaving, organ transplantation necessitates ongoing follow-up care to screen for rejection.
Finding Hope and Healing Hours from Home
Noah was born with a life-threatening heart condition called Tetralogy of Fallot that consists of four heart defects.
UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation Receives $1 Million Gift from Alba Tull to Benefit Children’s Neuroscience Institute
In April 2022, UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation received a $1 million gift from Alba Tull to advance pediatric neuroscience research, education and patient care at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh’s Children’s Neuroscience Institute (CNI).