amblyopia (lazy eye)
in this article: what is amblyopia? Amblyopia or “lazy eye” is a condition in which the eye and brain don’t work together as they should. Kids who have amblyopia will […]
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Adi Thomas
strep, strength and second chances Adi Thomas, 13, had been experiencing a headache for a few weeks. But with no fever or other concerning symptoms, her mom, Rachel, did her […]
Samantha Null
Apert syndrome care at The Craniofacial Center During their 20-week ultrasound, Danielle and Aaron Null learned that their unborn daughter, Samantha, appeared to have Apert syndrome. This genetic condition is […]
Brayson Cosby
Level 1 Trauma Center saves Brayson’s life During an early September morning in 2022, the Cosby family was sound asleep in their home until the unimaginable happened. Their ceiling collapsed […]
the anesthesia team behind the “connected” documentary
One of the most critical aspects of any surgery is anesthesia. Putting kids asleep and ensuring they stay asleep through surgery and wake up safely is a delicate balance that […]
Arturo Beltran
from Chile to Dayton for Canavan disease clinical study Felipe and Francisca are from the tranquil city of Valdivia in the south of Chile. It’s the city in which they […]
Blake Foucht
the stars align after a rare sports injury Blake is a super-athletic sixth grader from Kettering, Ohio. Throughout the year, you can find him playing any combination of sports, including […]
Harper Gould
a complex case of gastroschisis In the late summer of 2020, Harper Gould was born during an emergency c-section five weeks early when the doctors discovered that her heart rate […]
Ella Combs
The Center for the Female Athlete empowers Ella When Ella entered the Dayton Children Hospital’s Center for the Female Athlete in early 2022, it was at the recommendation of several […]
Terrell Davis
Terrell stands on his own When Tynisa Jackson found out she was having a boy during her 20-week ultrasound, she was beyond excited. However, minutes later her world would be […]
Avery Abshear
support every step of the way Avery Abshear loves to read, make people laugh and cares about everyone. And, at just 10 years old, she’s not afraid to try anything. […]
Jayna Gehret
inability to walk leads to discovery of a spinal tumor In late January 2023, 13-year-old Jayna began having trouble with her legs, especially her right leg. What started out as […]
K99.1FM Hosts Concert for a Cause, Announces 2023 Radiothon Dates
K99.1FM, a member of Cox Media Group Ohio, has been supporting Dayton Children’s Hospital for more than 25 years, raising close to 5.75M dollars over that time span. The radio […]
A breath of change: asthma awareness month and advancing health equity for children
When Aaryn was just six months old, she found herself at Dayton Children’s Hospital, struggling with a severe respiratory illness called RSV. During her stay, the doctors made an important […]
our sensory program sets the gold standard for patient care
Did you know that Dayton Children’s has a sensory program for children who need a surgery or procedure? What started as a program specifically for children with autism spectrum disorder, […]
Samantha Hicks
type 1 and celiac can’t stop Samantha Samantha is a creative 12-year-old who loves language arts, painting and drawing. She also has great bravery, strength and courage that have helped […]
hernia
in this article: Hernias are common in children. While most hernias aren’t immediately life-threatening, they don’t always go away on their own and can cause serious problems. It’s important to […]
Talley Thomasson
Talley turns to Dayton Children’s for spine surgery Born in China with several congenital anomalies, including caudal regression OR sacral agenesis, a condition that affects how a child’s lower body […]
what’s the difference between a psychiatrist, psychologist and a social worker/therapist?
Many people use the words psychiatrist, psychologist and therapist interchangeably. While there are a lot of commonalities between the three professions, they are also very different. The three specialists can […]
Jonah Keith Norris
Down Syndrome, myasthenia gravis- Jonah Keith Norris In 2006, Kris Keith and Shelley Norris adopted Jonah, a 5-month-old boy with Down syndrome. Kris and Shelley had worked for years with the […]