Patient Update: Lowin’s Story
Lowin came home two days after a 9-hour brain surgery that most surgeons wouldn’t dare to attempt because her tumor location is inoperable. Her parents are forever grateful that Dr. Abel was theirdaughter’s surgeon, and they say they will always sing his praises.
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 […]
Christian’s Compassionate Care for Autism Spectrum Disorder
When Christian’s pediatricians, Sarah Gilmour, MD, and Ashley Hall, MD, at Renaissance Family Practice – UPMC, noticed he was not yet talking at his two-year checkup, they referred him for a full evaluation at the CDU (Child Development Unit) of UPMC Children’s.
Cam Heyward Surprises Porter at Bell Ringing
Watch the heartwarming moment Porter, who has been a patient at UPMC Children’s since 2018, rings the bell to mark the end of his treatment for leukemia.
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.
A Forever Bond: Adleigh’s Experience of a Living-donor Liver Transplant
Born with biliary atresia, Adleigh faced a critical diagnosis from day one. But in February, she defied the odds. Adleigh became the 200th recipient of a life-changing gift: a living donor liver transplant.
Kamri’s Superpower
Your investment in UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh provides families with the tools they need to become educated and strong advocates of children and adolescents with Down syndrome. This is Kamri’s story, as told by her mom, Casi.
A Heartfelt Journey: Saraya’s Battle with Cardiomyopathy
Saraya’s life took an unexpected turn when what seemed like a common stomach virus turned out to be a life-threatening condition that no one saw coming.
Connor’s Unexpected Battle
Connor’s accident happened in the blink of an eye. When his parents took him to the hospital closest to their home they were immediately sent to UPMC Children’s.
Harrison’s Journey to the Lab
At age 14, Harrison was diagnosed with Stage IV Hodgkin lymphoma. He endured five rounds of chemotherapy and 14 radiation treatments as a high school freshman.