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Matthew's Dramatic Facial Reconstruction

Matthew Roche has a rare disease called Crouzon syndrome, which causes the skull bones to fuse prematurely. This leads to ...

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A Matter of Time

A rising fever alarmed one-month-old Cam’s parents, Molly and Chris. When they arrived at Alton Memorial Hospital their fears were ...

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Marcy's Story - A True Team Effort

In October of 2011, Deborah Bobell received one of those phone calls that every parent dreads: her daughter Marcy had ...

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Luke's Sound Celebration

He loves dancing to music. He enjoys swimming and running through the sprinkler outside with his brothers. ...

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Luke's Polymicrogyria

Baby Luke was born with a rare brain malformation called polymicrogyria. He was diagnosed before he was born, giving his ...

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Lucie's Story: From Tumor to Transplant

Just about any parent would gladly trade places with their sick child – anything to make them feel better. That’s ...

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Lucas' Finger Replantation

Area children in danger of losing their fingers or hands due to major trauma should be sent directly to St ...

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Logan's Story: A Life-Changing Decision, from Head to Toe

Taking a day off of school to go to an amusement park? That probably sounds like a great idea to ...

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Living Together, Growing Apart - Jade and Lily

Sara's twins shared an amniotic sack and were not receiving the same fluid levels. If not corrected, her babies risked ...