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A Melody for Kayla
Kayla received one of the area’s first Medtronic Melody Heart Valves. The valve is inserted through a catheter in the ...
Meet CiCi: Cochlear Implant Star
Among the first things you notice about 12-year-old Sylicia Gregory (CiCi) are her winning smile and her gracefulness, the result ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Luke's Sound Celebration
He loves dancing to music. He enjoys swimming and running through the sprinkler outside with his brothers. ...
Luke's Polymicrogyria
Baby Luke was born with a rare brain malformation called polymicrogyria. He was diagnosed before he was born, giving his ...
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 ...
Lucas' Finger Replantation
Area children in danger of losing their fingers or hands due to major trauma should be sent directly to St ...