Azahaar’s Second Chance: A Transplant Far from Home
Through cutting-edge innovation and collaboration, renowned physician-scientists are improving survival rates and enhancing the quality of life for children like Azhaar.
Emilia Makes History
UPMC Children’s maintains a strong clinical cancer research program. Thanks in part to the community’s support of the Mario Lemieux Institute for Pediatric Cancer Research at UPMC Children’s, an innovative center dedicated to advancing lifesaving childhood cancer research, the hospital can offer more experimental trials like the blinatumomab study to children like Emilia.
The Best Thing for Him: Miller’s Treatment for HLHS
Before he was even born, Miller was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). A rare congenital heart defect in which the left side of the heart is extremely underdeveloped, HLHS prevents normal blood flow through the heart.
Home Away from Home: How Zoey’s Medical Team Kept Her Comfortable
Zoey’s journey at UPMC Children’s began with a few minor but unsettling symptoms. The four-year–old began experiencing random fevers and soon stopped eating altogether. Her concerned mother, Asterria, sought answers from their local hospital. The diagnosis was strep throat—an explanation that didn’t quite fit the severity of Zoey’s condition. Determined to find an answer, Asterria […]
Patient Update: Lowin’s Story
Lowin came home two days after a 9-hour brain surgery that most surgeons wouldn’t dare to attempt because her tumor location is inoperable. Her parents are forever grateful that Dr. Abel was theirdaughter’s surgeon, and they say they will always sing his praises.
Moving Mountains: Kenny’s Remarkable Recovery
On March 4, 2024, Emily experienced what can only be described as every parent’s worst nightmare. She was holding her 2-year-old, Kenny, in her lap, attempting to rock the toddler to sleep. Suddenly, Kenny grabbed her chest, vomited, and went limp in her mother’s arms. Panic-stricken, Emily immediately called 911. Kenny was rushed to the […]
Christian’s Compassionate Care for Autism Spectrum Disorder
When Christian’s pediatricians, Sarah Gilmour, MD, and Ashley Hall, MD, at Renaissance Family Practice – UPMC, noticed he was not yet talking at his two-year checkup, they referred him for a full evaluation at the CDU (Child Development Unit) of UPMC Children’s.
Cam Heyward Surprises Porter at Bell Ringing
Watch the heartwarming moment Porter, who has been a patient at UPMC Children’s since 2018, rings the bell to mark the end of his treatment for leukemia.
A Full Life: Maxton’s Congenital Heart Defect Story
Born in November 2014, Maxton was immediately rushed to UPMC Children’s Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) for specialty care.
A Forever Bond: Adleigh’s Experience of a Living-donor Liver Transplant
Born with biliary atresia, Adleigh faced a critical diagnosis from day one. But in February, she defied the odds. Adleigh became the 200th recipient of a life-changing gift: a living donor liver transplant.