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Pediatric heart patient Ruby

She dances. Dreams of being a doctor. Shines with a heart defect.

Learn how our pediatric specialists gave Ruby a bright future and the inspiration to become a doctor.

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Dr. Ing, Lillian and her mother

Infant is first in region to get innovative stent that grows with her into adulthood

Lillian was born with a congenital heart condition and needed open heart surgery. Thanks to an innovative stent she now has so much energy, is more lively, and has been smiling nonstop.

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