Patient Stories
Hope. It's what we bring to every child and family here at St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children.
Inspiring Hope, Changing Lives
Each little patient at St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children has a unique story of courage, hope, and perseverance. Meet some of the extraordinary young patients and families of St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children.
Patient Story
The staff at St. Mary's are constantly in awe of his determined spirit and are so proud of everything he has accomplished thus far.
Patient Story
After extraordinary measures and being placed on life support, Lukas spent three months in the NICU before being transferred to St. Mary's Hospital for Children, receiving a wide rang...
Patient Story
After just six weeks of feeding therapy at St. Mary’s, Darryl’s source of nutrition and hydration transformed.
Patient Story
"Melissa is an extraordinary therapist, and she is very caring, loving, and has a lot of compassion. She goes the extra mile to help her patients and is always there to support me. ...
Patient Story
Before he was discharged, Sam was known around St. Mary’s as “the kid with the soccer ball”. His ball went everywhere with him, and his time between feeding sessions was spent p...
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Over the past 8 months, Gabriel has been able to communicate using a high-tech speech-generating device. He loves to make people laugh telling jokes!
Patient Story
For James and his family, St. Mary’s Hospital for Children has been their lifeline.
Patient Story
Alessia loves to be silly during her sessions, often singing or dancing to music on the treadmill, and enthusiastically accepts all challenges that are presented to her.