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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
Why We Walk for Children’s: Patient Champion Stories
Each year, Walk for Children’s brings together thousands of families, staff, and supporters to rally behind patients at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
This year, Walk for Children’s is on Saturday, June 8. Register today to join in the celebration!
Keith McIntire Recognized with CMN Hospitals Impact Award
Keith McIntire, co-founder of the Dr. Bill Neches Heart Camp for Kids, was recently recognized with this year’s Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals Impact Award.
Philanthropy Helps Patients with Diabetes Thrive for a Lifetime
The Diabetes Wraparound Program (DWP) at UPMC Children’s exemplifies the tremendous impact of community support.