Featured Stories

  • Down Syndrome Awareness: Ryan's Story

    Shortly after Ashlie and David Pack's son Ryan was born, they learned he had Down syndrome as well as a cardiac condition. See the story of Ryan, whose the parents discuss their experience in raising him and how impactful it has been to them.

    Ryan playing with his father
  • How Johns Hopkins Neonatal Care — and Toy Golf Clubs — Gave the Hall Sisters their Drive

    Hope and Alana Hall, both born more than two months early, have grown to become accomplished students and golfers.

    Hope and Alana Hall
  • Pediatric Brain Cancer: Julian’s Story

    When 3-week-old Julian Letchworth arrived at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center’s emergency department on a Saturday in August, his prognosis was beyond dire. Emergency brain surgery might save his life — temporarily — if he survived the procedure.

    Julian in a hospital bed
  • A Remarkable Milestone

    With his surgery in April at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, Camden Mills became the 1,500th patient treated by John Gearhart, M.D., and his team at the Bladder Exstrophy Center of Excellence since it started tracking patients in 1975.

    camden in a baby carrier
  • For Those Who Wait, Good Things

    Josie Connor volunteers weekly to help children awaiting medical procedures and surgeries.

    josie connor
  • Finding Escape in Video Games

    For Adam Boukind, Friday afternoon is the best part of his week. That’s when he plays video games with young patients at the Children’s Center.

    adam boukind