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.
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“His growth - I can’t even explain it….cognitively he’s with it. That’s a gift St. Mary’s and the other team members have provided. They gave us a gift, they gave us b...
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“What makes me happy is just seeing my son’s physical movements, hearing him say new words, and watching him eat with no difficulties” - Xavier’s mother
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Jacky is incredible. She’s always working hard and never gives up. She loves to have fun and make others smile.
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Brianni has the kind of resilient spirit we see in so many of our little patients.
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The great thing about Kervin is how outgoing he is—he has this amazing ability to interact with almost anyone.
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Matthew is known as a social butterfly who gets along with everyone - staff and fellow patients alike - and is famous for his trademark happiness.
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For baby Shadat, St. Mary’s has been a home away from home for the past two years. His complex medical condition has required advanced pediatric care far more complicated than his l...
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Now a preschooler in St. Mary’s Institute for Child Development, Max continues to be monitored by the Feeding Program to make sure he stays on track.
Patient Story
In the spring of 2007, St. Mary’s opened our doors and hearts to a small child from Iraq who was born with a facial deformity, which if left untreated, would seriously affect her ab...