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    High-level specialty services. Lifesaving interventions. Life-enhancing education and disease management. At Stony Brook Children's we deliver this kind of leading-edge care. But we also know that when it comes to children's health, everything matters—even the little things. A children's hospital is full of stories of hope, healing and everyday miracles. Here some of our patients and families share their experiences and tell their stories.

    • Alana B



      At age five, Alana went into kidney failure, which later required her needing a transplant.
    • Courtney H



      Lacerated Spleen / Internal Bleeding
      A fall from a horse left nine-year-old Courtney with a lacerated spleen, a shattered kidney, and severe internal bleeding.
    • Jake Z



      intestinal blockages / NICU
      Jake was born premature with 23 intestinal blockages unable to even tolerate a teaspoon of milk.
    • Keagan K



      Kidney & Bladder Problems
      A routine ultrasound revealed serious kidney and bladder problems while Keegan was still in utero.
    • Keegan and Quinlan R



      Premature Twins / NICU
      Premature twins Keegan and Quinlan R spent six weeks in the NICU receiving round-the-clock care.
    • Lauren R



      Brain cancer
      Just before her senior year, 17-year-old Lauren developed brain cancer.
    • Lila N



      Lung disorder
      Lila's lung disorder was so rare, it was the first case of its kind at Stony Brook.
    • Patrick S



      Hirschsprung's disease
      When doctors at his community hospital uncovered signs of serious illness, they immediately transferred Patrick to Stony Brook Children's.
    • Samantha L



      Celiac
      At age two, Samantha was severely malnourished with an undiagnosed condition.
    • Salvatore M



      Intestinal blockage and down syndrome
      Born with Down syndrome and an intestinal blockage, Salvatore was given a 50 percent chance of survival.