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Our Patients: Our Why

Every child who bravely endures one more treatment, one more test, one more procedure. Every parent who faces each new challenge with hope and optimism. Their stories are what drive us to continue working harder and dreaming bigger to provide high-quality, innovative pediatric care.

Pediatric GI patient

Gastroenterology

Tripp’s Story

Using genetic testing, Dr. Kugathasan was able to determine the best treatment for Tripp's Crohn’s disease and provide a cure.
Pediatric heart surgery patient smiling outside hospital

Heart

Hampton’s Heart Defects No Longer Slow Him Down

At just 3 years old, Hampton had two open-heart surgeries at Children’s to repair complex congenital heart defects.
Alice Reno playing volleyball recovering from pediatric knee injury

Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Alice Spikes Knee Injuries to Play Again

After she was injured in volleyball practice, Alice and her family trusted Children’s and our leading Sports Medicine Program to get her back on the court again.
matthew donates make-a-wish to his doctor

Cancer and Blood Disorders

Matthew’s Wish to Pay It Forward Lives On

Battling leukemia, Matthew shared a wish to help other kids beat cancer.
Andrew Jimenez with pediatric cancer smiling in Atlanta United jersey

Cancer and Blood Disorders

Leukemia Was No Match for Andrew

When Andrew’s mom noticed her athletic son struggling on the basketball court, she knew something was wrong. But a cancer diagnosis was totally unexpected.
piper autism research participant

Brain Health

Helping Piper Reach Her Full Potential

A simple research study for autism spectrum disorder provided an early diagnosis and an opportunity to receive treatment when it was most critical.
pediatric 3d-printed tracheal splint

Surgery

Amir Breathes Easier Thanks to Groundbreaking Surgery

A Georgia first, Children’s offers a 3D fix for Amir’s windpipe abnormality.
Teen scoliosis and spine surgery patient smiling with orthopedic surgeon

Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Bailey’s Spine Was Worth the Drive

This family didn’t hesitate to cross state lines so Bailey Brisby's scoliosis could be treated by the nation’s top orthopedic specialists at Children’s.
Pediatric sickle cell teen patient learning to cook

Cancer and Blood Disorders

Ariana Finds a Happy Distraction From Sickle Cell Disease

While recovering from a blood and marrow transplant (BMT), this sickle cell disease patient discovered a love of cooking.

Our Work Has Thousands of Reasons Why. Meet a Few.

  • Born With Down Syndrome and a CHD, Locklyn’s Determination Shines Through

    When newborn Locklyn was diagnosed with Down syndrome, her parents were bombarded by information. And then came more difficult news that Locklyn had a heart condition.

  • Meet Aubrey, a liver cancer survivor

    Aubrey was only 2 when her pediatrician discovered a mass on her liver. Today, she is a happy toddler who loves to draw, paint, and boss around her older siblings.

  • Meet Beckett, a NICU warrior

    When Beckett went limp in his mom’s arms during a feeding at home, he was transported to Children’s. Today, this former micro-preemie is now a thriving athlete.

  • Meet Darby, a determined high school graduate

    After years of hard work to overcome the mobility deficits of cerebral palsy, Darby walked across the stage to receive her high school diploma.

  • Meet Ian, the recipient of a new peanut allergy treatment

    Find out more about a new, FDA-approved peanut allergy oral immunotherapy treatment for pediatric patients.

  • Diagnosed With a Rare Heart Defect, Nathan Tackled Open-Heart Surgery

    When 6-year-old Nathan was diagnosed with a rare heart defect, his family turned to Children’s for a heart surgery others deemed impossible.

  • After an Emergency Liver Transplant, Samerah Is More Determined Than Ever

    When the sudden onset of acute liver failure required Samerah to undergo an emergency liver transplant, the teen approached the procedure and challenging recovery with optimism.

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    Born With Down Syndrome and a CHD, Locklyn’s Determination Shines Through

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    Meet Aubrey, a liver cancer survivor

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    Meet Beckett, a NICU warrior

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    Meet Darby, a determined high school graduate

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    Meet Ian, the recipient of a new peanut allergy treatment

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    Diagnosed With a Rare Heart Defect, Nathan Tackled Open-Heart Surgery

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    After an Emergency Liver Transplant, Samerah Is More Determined Than Ever

dylan recovering from pediatric heart transplant

Heart

Dylan’s Heroic Heart Transplant Journey

Diagnosed with heart failure at just 5 years old, Dylan Nettles had to wait nearly a year to receive a new heart. Learn more about his heart transplant journey.
john living with spina bifida

Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

John Is Thriving With Spina Bifida

One of the first Children’s patients to utilize robotics to improve his mobility, John Harvey is walking, playing and progressing.
Girl smiling after successful pediatric kidney transplant

Transplant

With a New Kidney, Angelica Triumphs

After pneumonia led to serious complications, Angelica Hale made a remarkable recovery thanks to a number of lifesaving procedures. Now she’s a star.
brothers with predisposed genetics for pediatric cancer smiling on park bench

Cancer and Blood Disorders

How the Rush Family Found Hope in Spite of Cancer Risk

Angie Rush knew she had a 50-50 chance of passing along the gene for retinoblastoma to her children. What she didn’t know was that all three of her boys would be diagnosed with the same disease.
Girl with pediatric c diff smiling with parents

Gastroenterology and Transplant

Avery Gets a Trailblazing Transplant

Antibiotics weren’t beating Avery’s stubborn C. diff. So her care team explored a promising new treatment: a fecal microbiota transplant.
teen boy playing basketball after pediatric acl surgery

Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Denzel’s Recovery After an ACL Surgery Was a Slam Dunk

Children’s incorporated functional testing into Denzel’s recovery to ensure he was ready—physically and mentally—to return to the court, reducing his risk for future injury.
Boy with pediatric neurology condition posing in garden

Brain Health

Carston’s Fight With Hydrocephalus: A Neurological Condition

Transferred to Children’s at just 2 days old, Carston Perdue overcame multiple hurdles and spent months in the NICU. But today, thanks to a successful surgery, he is surpassing expectations.

Boy with cystic fibrosis smiling

Cystic Fibrosis

How a Clinical Trial Helped Caleb Fight Cystic Fibrosis

Because Children’s is a CF Foundation–accredited care center, patients like Caleb have access to novel treatments, including the groundbreaking drug that is helping him breathe easier.
Pediatric leukemia patient aspiring to be a hair stylist

Cancer and Blood Disorders

Alivia Won’t Let AML Cramp Her Style

Children’s helped Alivia Linnekin find a bone marrow donor so that she could start planning her next hairdo.
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