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Local fetal and cardiac surgery team saves Folsom baby with heart defect
When a routine ultrasound at 20 weeks revealed a potential heart defect in their developing baby, Stephanie and Travis Dover of Folsom were caught off guard.
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Jaelyn’s story: A road to recovery
After a serious car accident, UC Davis Children’s Hospital enveloped both my daughter and I in kindness, care and community. We felt as though we were part of a team, and everyone was invested in Jaelyn’s recovery.
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Defying the odds: Recovery of a teenage stroke survivor
17-year-old boy receives life-saving neurological care at UC Davis Medical Center.
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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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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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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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