Patient Stories, Big Miracles for Little Patients | UHealth Jackson Children's Care

Big Miracles for Little Patients

What does it mean for your child to be treated by our medical experts? Our patients and their families share their stories.

We combine state-of-the art facilities, the latest research-backed care and University of Miami Health System physicians with staff who are focused on the full wellbeing of each child and their family and caregivers. There is no better way to understand the UHealth Jackson Children’s Care experience than through their stories.

11-year-old makes remarkable recovery from rare brain condition at Holtz Children’s and Lynn Rehabilitation Center

Mikey’s mom is writing a book about his experience and recovery, so other families going through similar circumstances feel less alone.

Lifelong Holtz Children’s Patient Takes Steps Toward a Brighter Future

Due to his premature birth, Anthony was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. During his time in the NICU, Anthony underwent occupational and physical therapy in order to ensure his motor skills were developing, a major concern with pediatric cerebral palsy patients.

Jackson Health System’s Pediatric Cardiac Team Saves Baby Suffering From Heart Defects

For now, the team’s hard work has paid off. Griffin went home on March 28 to spend more time with his family while he awaits his third operation, the Fontan procedure, which will be scheduled when he turns 3.

Mother and daughter posing with a doctor

Child Receives Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery at Holtz Children’s Hospital Following a Boating Accident That Shattered Her Femur In Three Places

“The risk of a residual bone deformity would be greater without operating,” Dr. Black said.

Children posing to the camera while playing in the park

Twin Boys Receive Treatment and Education at Jackson Pediatric Center

Twins Percy and Princeton Mells, 6, were diagnosed with sickle cell disease during their newborn screening. Since that diagnosis, Jackson Health System has played a pivotal role in their growth and development.

Toddler Receives Lifesaving Neurosurgery at Holtz Children’s Hospital After Troubling Diagnosis

Benjamin Gutierrez was an infant when his parents, Juan Gutierrez and Maria Torres, began to notice his strange behavior. It started with occasional sleeping spells and his face turning red while he ate.

Young man on hospital stretcher smiling next to a sign

Young Man Thrives While Receiving Dialysis at Holtz Children’s Hospital

Timothy Torres, 22, has suffered from chronic kidney disease his entire life. He sustained damage to his kidneys while in his mother’s womb, leading to him being born with posterior urethral valves – a blockage in his urinary tract. Torres’ first kidney transplant took place when he was 6 years old.

Boy sitting in hospital room with oxygen valve

After Three Cardiac Arrests and a Ventricular Assist Device Placement, 9-Year-Old Boy Receives Heart Transplant at Holtz Children’s

When Lina St. Preux, 44, was six months pregnant, her doctor informed her of devastating news – her baby had a congenital heart defect.

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Bulgarian Boy Born with Congenital Heart Defect Travels Across the World to Receive a Transplant at Holtz Children’s Hospital

Seven months ago, Maya Ilieva and Kalin Kamenov didn’t know if their 6-year-old son, Venelin Maev, would be alive today. Originally from Bulgaria, Venelin was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome.

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Baby Born with Congenital Heart Disease Receives Treatment at Holtz Children’s Hospital

Yelsi Consuelo Sosa Fermín was just 19 weeks pregnant when she was given the news all expecting mothers dread – there was something wrong with her baby. During a scheduled ultrasound, a doctor noticed the baby’s heart was beating too fast.

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