Sammy’s Story: Staying strong through Crohn’s disease
Seven-year-old Sammy loves soccer, ballet and spending time with her best friend and big sister, Ella. She also has a whole collection of sloth stuffed animals.
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Collaborative care ensures a bright future for a patient with ulcerative colitis
Sophia is a happy 7-year-old who enjoys singing, dancing and any chance to express herself through art. To most, she appears to be an easygoing child with an unbridled joy for life and a passion for performing – and for...
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Preston finds relief from Crohn's disease at Children's Health
Preston has always been happy and extremely active. He enjoys playing sports and video games and spending time with friends.
So when he began experiencing severe stomach pains and losing a considerable amount of weight...
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A second opinion at Children's Health provides answers for a patient living with Crohn's disease
When Nolan was just 8 years old, he and his brother were chasing each other around the house when all of a sudden he grabbed his stomach, bent over and yelled out in pain. His mom Tina, who happened to be in the room at...
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A mother finds answers & treatment for her infant daughter with IBD
When her daughter, Amy, was just 5 months old, Michele noticed blood in Amy's stool while changing her diaper. Amy's pediatrician suspected a milk allergy and instructed Michele, who was exclusively breastfeeding Amy at...
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An active teen manages his ulcerative colitis and prepares for adulthood
When Josh was 13, he and a handful of his teammates got sick during a soccer tournament in Asheville, North Carolina. But while his friends easily recovered, Josh's symptoms worsened drastically over the next three...
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A teen's long journey leads to hope and helping others with Crohn's
For Maddie, art has always been a much-needed outlet to manage life's stresses. Whether drawing to decompress after a challenging day at school or painting her way through the pressures of being a teenager, her artistic...
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