75 years
of Making Sure
Every Child Matters

To celebrate 75 years in service, each day we are sharing stories from patients, employees, volunteers, and our community. Check out today's story
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Story #18: Loubna and her Guardian Angel
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"If you're going to live, leave behind a legacy. Make an impact on the world that can never be erased."
—Maya Angelou 
Learn how patients and families are impacted by Nicklaus Children's Hospital for over 75 years.
 

Carla and Zach's Journey

After nearly 19 years as a nurse at Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Carla had a surreal transition from caregiver to parent when her son Zach was born prematurely at 28 weeks and spent three months in the NICU.

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Carolina's Mission Moment

Carolina loves working with families from all over the world and ensuring they have successful health outcomes when they get home. 

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Trevor Takes a Ride

14-year-old Trevor, who battles cerebral palsy, autism, epilepsy, and hydrocephalus, found relief and significant improvements through a pioneering neurosurgical procedure thanks to the efforts of Dr. John Ragheb, Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery.

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Maddy Fights Spina Bifida

At just 12 hours old, Maddy was flown to Nicklaus Children’s Hospital to undergo surgery for spina bifida, a congenital condition affecting the backbone and spinal cord membranes.

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Phil: A "Polio Kid" from the '50s

Phil was one of the first Polio Kids to be treated at Variety Children’s Hospital in the 1950s.

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