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Patient
Stories: Children's
When families come to Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, they expect to find the technological advances and healing expertise of a full-service, university-affiliated hospital. What continues to surprise them is the special compassion and focus on family that distinguishes us as one of the finest children’s hospitals in the nation.
All of the children featured in this section faced illness or injury with courage, spunk and a child's fearless determination. With the support of their families, they made remarkable recoveries. Along the way, they touched the hearts and lives of each of their Children's Memorial Hermann caregivers.
We're grateful to each child and family for sharing their stories.
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Wesley and Kenzie: A Mother's Determination
Cindy's pregnancy was smooth until she started to dilate at 24 weeks. After
nearly 3 months of bed rest, fraternal twins Wesley and Kenzie were born.
Read their story.
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After
a Long Diagnosis, Hope for Nicholas and Nathan
At 28 months apart,
brothers Nicholas and Nathan suffered similar symptoms. After finally being
diagnosed with mitochondrial disease, they are improving.
Read their story.
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 Brittany: An Athlete’s Will to Win
In her first gymnastics meet of the season, Brittany went into a handstand on the high bar, then overshot the low bar and landed on the mat.
Read her story.
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Noah’s Coarctation
A cohesive team worked together for Noah’s benefit.
Read his story.
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 Bryce: Born Too Soon
Bryce came into the world at 29 weeks weighing 3 pounds, 11 ounces. He spent the next five months fighting for his life.
Read his story. |
 Marissa’s Miracle
Just 37 days after birth, in severe respiratory distress, Marissa was diagnosed with respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV.
Read her story.
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 Rosendo Stopped Smiling at Four Months
Now he’s recovering from a rare condition, thanks to his pediatric neurologist.
Read his story.
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 Frederick’s Perfect Storm
A third transplant is the charm for a toddler who fled Hurricane Katrina with his mom.
Read his story.
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Ashlyn, Miss Personality
Severe pain in the lower back of the head led to a diagnosis of Chiari malformation for Ashlyn, a four year old with a history of headaches.
Read her story. |
 Tatum’s Transport
Tatum celebrated her sixth birthday with a helicopter ride and an array of stuffed animals.
Read her story.
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 Maria Gonzalez and Maria Mendez: A Mother’s Love
Maria Mendez, 14, recipient of the first four-organ transplant in Houston and the fourth in the nation, relied on her mother’s unconditional love.
Read her story.
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Unsinkable Aaron
Wade-fishing with his father and a family friend in the Gulf off Freeport, Texas, Aaron was bitten by a shark three times on his right arm and hand.
Read his story. |
 Mackenzie’s Story
Barely 1 year old, Mackenzie was diagnosed with tuberous sclerosis after a series of seizures. Now 13, she’s a full-fledged teenager.
Read her story.
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 Lexie's Story: "Don't Give Up"
Transported by Life Flight to Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital fighting for her life, Lexie re-learned how to do everything with help from Memorial Hermann|TIRR.
Watch Lexie's story. [Video] |
 Sarah: No More Waiting
Near the end of Sarah’s fifth-grade year, her mother noticed that her back looked uneven.
Read her story.
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Ross’s Good Bad Luck
Thrown from the GMC Yukon XL he was traveling in, Ross found himself pinned beneath the 3,000-pound vehicle.
Read his story. |
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