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Heather Trusts Lily to Our NICU in the Moments that Count
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
February, 07 2023
Heather, who has adult congenital heart disease and had a high-risk pregnancy, trusted our NICU experts after her daughter Lily’s premature birth. Read Story![Deacon, JDCH patient](/-/media/images/modules/news/2023/patient-testimonial-image-cardiac-deacon.jpg)
Pediatric Heart Failure and Transplant
Heart and Vascular
From the First Moment Deacon’s Parents Trust Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
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Pediatric Heart Failure and Transplant
Da'realis' Family Experiences Joyful Moment After Heart Transplant
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Patient Story
U18 Sports Medicine Gets Brianna Back on the Court
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Patient Story
Neurosurgery Stops Kyle’s Seizures from Epilepsy
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Patient Story
A New Heart Gives Terique Another Chance ‘to Live Life’
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Patient Story
Weight-Loss Surgery Gave Ryan a New Lease on Life
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Patient Story
Milan's NICU Story
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Patient Story
Trusted with Complex Pediatric Heart Transplant Cases
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Patient Story
Expertise for Rare Genetic Conditions
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Patient Story
The Gift of Everyday Life
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Patient Story
Living Life to the Fullest
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Patient Story
Half a Heart Made Whole
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Patient Story
Elia: 'Today I'm Cancer-Free'
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Patient Story
Teen Receives New Heart For His Birthday
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Concussion Experts Help Cameron
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Figure Skater Finds Relief with Sports Medicine Program
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