Patient Stories

meet Pedro and Augusto
Staff share about conjoined twins featured in the connected documentary.
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07/12/23 | patient story

Terrell stands on his own
Due to amniotic band syndrome, Terrell was born without a right foot. But that hasn't slowed him down from pursuing his dreams.
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02/15/23 | patient story

overcoming a brain tumor with the help of friends
During his treatment for an optic nerve glioma, Owen formed close friendships with Dayton Children's staff members and facility dog, Peppermint.
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04/24/23 patient story

Samantha beats T1 & celiac

For seven years, Samantha has been coming to Dayton Children's for all of her type 1 diabetes and celiac disease needs.

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02/20/23 patient story

finally breathing on her own

Seeking a 2nd opinion, Harper's family journeys to Dayton to consult Dr. Christopher Gordon, a renowned craniofacial surgeon.

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02/15/23 patient story

ApiFix Restores Lexi

Lexi's scoliosis diagnosis led her to Dayton Children's orthopedics team and ApiFix surgery for minimally invasive spine correction.

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12/13/24 | patient story Violet Cates During a long inpatient stay, Violet's seizures were identified as Aicardi Syndrome

11/01/24 | patient story finding answers for Landon When Landon's family suspected his symptoms were related to IBD, they didn't give up until he got the help he needed.

10/23/24 | patient story Jacob Thornton After overcoming life-threatening surgeries as an infant and thanks to the on-going support of his care team, Jacob is thriving today - proving CF won't hold him back!

10/10/24 | patient story Rudy is resilient Born with a large birthmark that posed cancer risks, Rudy faces a lifelong journey of surgeries with resilience, staying active and fearless along the way.

10/08/24 | patient story living life with an ostomy When presented with three treatment options for IBD, Jamal chose surgery.

10/07/24 | patient story little warrior: Lucy's journey with IBD Despite being diagnosed with IBD at a young age, Lucy is thriving!

10/01/24 | patient story helmet saves Tatum's life When Tatum got in an ATV accident, she was grateful to be wearing her helmet and have level 1 pediatric trauma care close to home.

09/26/24 | patient story supporting "Brave Blakely" during liver cancer treatment Encouragement and positivity from new friends help Blakely's family

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meet Pedro and Augusto
Staff share about conjoined twins featured in the connected documentary.
learn more

Terrell stands on his own
Due to amniotic band syndrome, Terrell was born without a right foot. But that hasn't slowed him down from pursuing his dreams.
learn more

overcoming a brain tumor with the help of friends
During his treatment for an optic nerve glioma, Owen formed close friendships with Dayton Children's staff members and facility dog, Peppermint.
learn more

Samantha beats T1 & celiac

finally breathing on her own

ApiFix Restores Lexi

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meet Pedro and Augusto Staff share about conjoined twins featured in the connected documentary. learn more

Terrell stands on his own Due to amniotic band syndrome, Terrell was born without a right foot. But that hasn't slowed him down from pursuing his dreams. learn more

overcoming a brain tumor with the help of friends During his treatment for an optic nerve glioma, Owen formed close friendships with Dayton Children's staff members and facility dog, Peppermint. learn more

Samantha beats T1 & celiac

finally breathing on her own

ApiFix Restores Lexi

patient stories

meet Pedro and Augusto
Staff share about conjoined twins featured in the connected documentary.
learn more

Terrell stands on his own
Due to amniotic band syndrome, Terrell was born without a right foot. But that hasn't slowed him down from pursuing his dreams.
learn more

overcoming a brain tumor with the help of friends
During his treatment for an optic nerve glioma, Owen formed close friendships with Dayton Children's staff members and facility dog, Peppermint.
learn more