Patient Stories, News, Announcements and more from Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Featured Stories
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Coarctation of the Aorta: Lucca’s Story
Rafa and Valerie found hope and expert care at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Fetal Heart Program after their unborn son, Lucca, was diagnosed with complex congenital heart defects requiring surgery shortly after birth.
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A Healthy Heart in Children Starts with Preventing and Treating Obesity
Raquel Hernandez, M.D., M.P.H., warns that childhood obesity can cause serious heart issues, but early intervention and lifestyle changes can greatly improve health.
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After CDH Diagnosis, Aspen Proves Resilient
Faced with a devastating CDH diagnosis for her unborn daughter, Nicoletta found hope through expert care, social connections, and unwavering determination, leading to Aspen’s extraordinary recovery and vibrant life.
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Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: Clara's Story
Baby Clara was diagnosed with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) during pregnancy. Following a doctor's recommendation near Atlanta, her family sought specialized CDH care at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in Florida.
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Pregnant Pause: How a Specialist’s Caution Saved Haylie’s Life
A high-risk pregnancy led to life-threatening complications for Haylie, who was carrying MCDA twins and had a rare condition called uterine didelphys. After an emergency C-section, maternal-fetal medicine specialist Dr. Brad Sipe followed his instincts.
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FEED Clinic Nourishes Lukas
Lukas was born on May 9 at 30-weeks gestation, weighing about 1.57 pounds (710 grams). With support from the Feeding Enhancement and Development Clinic Lukas was discharged after 106 days in the NICU.
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All Children’s Specialty Physicians Come to Wesley Chapel Area
Children and families who live in eastern Pasco County and surrounding areas have a new option for expert pediatric specialty care visits closer to home.
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Johns Hopkins All Children’s Wins Patient Safety Honor
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital was named as a top children’s hospital for patient safety and quality by The Leapfrog Group.
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Eating Disorders Among Kids are on the Rise
We have seen a large increase in eating disorders since the pandemic. Contributing factors include the isolation and increased stress during the pandemic leading to maladaptive coping mechanisms, or unhealthy ways of dealing with stress.