Browse 2021 Blog Posts: Patient Stories
Pediatric GI intestinal rehabilitation program has provided Everley with a bright future
The rehabilitation program really educated me and opened my eyes, but most importantly it was the amazing team behind it who made Everley’s story such a success.
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Family moves to Sacramento for our experts’ supportive care
Born at 24 weeks, Mariela suffered from a brain hemorrhage, lung problems, issues with her bilirubin level and patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). Her family found life-saving care at UC Davis Children’s Hospital.
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Forever grateful to the doctors and nurses that helped save Kaliah’s life
After being diagnosed with late on-set GBS sepsis meningitis, Kaliah’s ability to live a normal life was in the unknown. Thanks to UC Davis Health doctors, she is doing amazing and just celebrated her first birthday.
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We love to hear from our kids after their pediatric experiences
See a homemade thank you card we received from our patient Clark.
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UC Davis pediatric cardiology nurse specialists provide Liam top-notch care
Liam Hight was diagnosed with truncus arteriosus in utero and had open heart surgery at five days old.
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Successful open heart surgery leaves Zaydrian happy and healthy
World-class pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon Gary Raff performed surgery on Zaydrian who was able to receive a mechanical heart valve at 1 month old.
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Staff shout-out to lactation consultant Jessica Hopp
With patience and compassion, Jessica helps a mother get through one of the hardest parts of her postpartum experience.
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A phenomenal team effort and life-changing care help spinal muscular atrophy patient and her family
Malena was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy when she was 15 months old. Now as a teen, she is a vibrant high school student who has ambitions of attending Stanford University.
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NICU patient Chase is now 3-years-old and thriving
It’s been quite the journey so far and my husband and I will forever be grateful to all the UC Davis staff for their knowledge, attentiveness and compassion!
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Ivy’s miraculous recovery
Thanks to the UC Davis pediatric emergency team and countless prayers, Ivy’s parents have their little girl back.
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Another Fontan patient joins motherhood with healthy baby
With help from UC Davis Health, patient Karla Barrientos had baby Andrea.
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World-class expertise helps teen make miraculous recovery
After being diagnosed with a rare auto-immune disease, Ashley spent months at UC Davis Children’s Hospital where life-saving care, optimism, and genuine love got her back to her life and the people she loves.
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Thanks to the amazing care at UC Davis, Alana is now a thriving, independent and healthy little girl
After spending 119 days in the NICU, the Bender family could finally take their miracle baby home. Six years later, Alana is healthy, energetic, loves music, dancing and her family.
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Fontan patient fulfills her dreams of motherhood
Born with only one functional heart ventricle, Kayla Price always thought that having a baby wasn’t in the cards. But then she got her miracle.
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The specialists who gave a boy a heart for life
After being born with a rare heart defect, Damian overcame three open-heart surgeries with the help of pediatric specialists who provided life-saving care and support to him and his family.
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Multiple heart surgeries set the stage for a promising future
Casey was born with a congenital heart defect and needed a series of surgeries to repair it. Now as a 16-year-old, he lives a normal teenage life as he pursues photography, engineering and a promising future.
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UC Davis and Shriners Children’s Hospital helps little girl recover after a car accident
See Claire’s journey and homecoming.
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