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Cancer
They never stop fighting
“Kids” and “cancer” are two words that should never go together. It doesn’t happen often, but when a child is diagnosed, UW Health Kids Cancer experts are ready to act at a moment’s notice. Learn about some of the remarkable kids we have cared for and their brave battles against all types of childhood cancer.
CancerKinsley dances through life — even in the hospital
Diagnosed with cancer at age 1, Kinsley shows how resilient even the sickest kids can be. A lovable “social butterfly,” Kinsley and her family look forward to a much more normal life ahead, thanks to UW Health Kids.
CancerSense of humor helped Carson through treatment for medulloblastoma
Battling through 121 straight days in the hospital, Carson and his family are very grateful to UW Health Kids for helping him survive a large brain tumor that was found just before he turned 13.
Sickle cell anemiaToddler Kaliyah and her family find treatment, comfort at UW Health Kids
Life with sickle cell anemia is never easy for little Kaliyah. When she needs care, however, her mom completely trusts UW Health Kids because “they know her from A to Z” in Madison.
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Transplant
Grateful to be alive
It’s hard to believe that even a child might become sick enough to need a new kidney, liver, pancreas or lung. Since 1966, UW Health Kids has performed more than 600 transplants on children. Learn about some of these remarkable kids who are enjoying life today, thanks to the generous gift of life from a donor.
TransplantEphraim’s life is saved by a liver transplant from his father
After developing acute liver failure, 6-year-old Ephraim needed a new liver to save his life. His father, Josiah, answered the call by giving a portion of his liver to his son. UW Health Kids transplant experts did the rest.
Transplant'Everything turned out the way it was supposed to' for Lucas
Lucas was only 4 months old when he was diagnosed with a rare liver disease that could have taken his life. Through social media channels, an old high school friend of Lucas’ mother donated a part of her liver so that UW Health Kids’ transplant experts could save this little boy.
TransplantKingston’s kidney transplant journey
One of the sickest children seen by the UW Health Kids transplant team, Kingston is finally on his way to a better life after overcoming countless hurdles, culminating with his receipt of a new kidney.
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Heart care
Little hearts; big stories
Just like adults, kids can be diagnosed with serious heart defects. Sometimes, the only way to save a tiny newborn, infant or child is with open heart surgery. A child’s heart is about the size of a walnut, so only highly skilled pediatric heart surgeons and specialists — such as those at UW Health Kids — are best suited for the job. Learn about some of these incredible kids.
Heart careBoone battles back from serious heart defect
Boone’s family did its homework when their little boy Boone needed open heart surgery. Learning that UW Health’s Pediatric Heart Program has a stellar reputation, they drove a little farther from their small Iowa town to Madison to ensure that Boone received outstanding care.
Heart careDaxton’s heart was in the right place
Amber was still pregnant with her baby, Daxton, when she learned he would be born with a complex heart defect. Open-heart surgery performed at UW Health Kids just after Daxton’s birth paved the way for a remarkable recovery.
Heart careJoelle’s heart is a aglow, despite complex defect at birth
Little Joelle needed several open-heart surgeries to repair a complex heart defect. Even after moving from Wisconsin to Oklahoma, her family still drove 16 hours each way to UW Health in Madison when Joelle needed major medical intervention.
Orthopedics
Care for growing bones, muscles and joints
UW Health Kids Orthopedics doctors routinely see children with bone, muscle or joint problems, scoliosis, trauma injuries and many other concerns. Our UW Health Kids Fitness Clinic is a popular destination for children who struggle with physical activity. Check out the remarkable stories of some of our patients.
OrthopedicsUW Health Kids gives girl with rare bone disease a chance to have normal childhood
A rare disease that prevents bone growth prevented Raleigh from enjoying a normal childhood. Today, she is chasing chickens and riding her bike, thanks to a novel orthopedic treatment approach from UW Health Kids.
OrthopedicsSpine surgery put Jacob back in the game
Jacob is an athlete who loves being active. But doctors discovered a problem in his neck that left him one collision away from grave danger. Thanks to the teamwork of UW Health Kids doctors, he’s now back on the field and court.
OrthopedicsCaitlin’s fierce drive takes on life’s obstacles
Physical challenges have been plentiful for Caitlin, but nobody has overcome them with more relentless determination, backed by UW Health Kids experts in many different medical fields.
Brain and spine
Life-altering care
The list is endless: Epilepsy, persistent headaches, brain tumors, cerebral palsy, spinal cord problems, hydrocephalus and more. Children from Wisconsin and beyond are cared for by UW Health Kids neurologists and neurosurgeons with life-altering and often life-saving treatment. Learn more about these remarkable children through their stories of healing and gratitude.
Brain and spineMilena’s epilepsy story
After suffering from seizures for months without improvement, Milena underwent a complex brain surgery performed at UW Health Kids. The results were startling, and Milena has been seizure-free ever since.
Brain and spineYou’d never know now that as a baby, Paige’s head was misshapen
Paige was born with a rare condition that prevented the bones in her head from joining properly. UW Health Kids surgeons fixed the problem, allowing this delightful, spunky girl to grow up without a visible trace of the deformity.
Brain and spineSurgery provides 'night-and-day' change for Colton’s rare bone condition
UW Health Kids is one of just a handful of places in the U.S. that could help Colton, who suffers from a rare form of dwarfism. Today, he is a happy, social and smart little boy who charms the ladies with his smile.