Patient Stories, News, Announcements and more from Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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Johns Hopkins All Children’s Care Comes to Lakewood Ranch
Children and families who live south of the Sunshine Skyway have a new option for expert pediatric specialty care visits closer to home.
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Neurofibromatosis: Chloe’s Story
When nurses and Child Life heard Chloe's hospital stay would interfere with prom, they sprang into action.
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Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month: Te’A’s Story
After Te'A was born, her mom got a crash course in sickle cell disease. Now, Te'A is an active teen, chasing hopes and dreams. Learn more about how Te'A has blossomed.
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Elijah's Song
Elijah was so grateful for the cancer care he received he wrote a song in tribute to his care team.
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An Inspiring Hispanic Heritage
Jennifer Bouzid, senior director of nursing in the Maternal, Fetal & Neonatal Institute, reflects on her heritage, her work and what inspires her, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Johns Hopkins All Children’s Researchers Help Find Important Keys for Reversing Type 2 Diabetes
Recent ground-breaking research carried out by an international team of scientists led by scientists at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, has shed new light on the causes of Type 2 diabetes.
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Johns Hopkins All Children’s Researchers Develop Predictive, ‘Machine Learning’ Models to Make Pediatric Anesthesia Even Safer
The team employed machine learning to develop two computerized models that can "fine tune" the screening of individual pediatric patients who -- using other screening methods -- had already been classified as being at low risk for adverse effects from anesthesia by another scoring system.
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A Gunshot to the Head: Aaron’s Story
Aaron was playing outside in his neighborhood with friends when he was shot. He was taken to Johns Hopkins All Children’s, where the team’s specialized, compassionate care helped him heal and eventually go home ready for the new school year.
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Dr. Marisol Betensky Receives NIH Research Career Development Award
The grant will support Dr. Betensky's research related to thrombosis (blood clots in blood vessels) in patients with sickle cell disease (SCD).
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Embracing Evelyn
Evelyn requires a lengthy infusion every week because of a rare disease. A nursing unit has embraced Evelyn and her family. Learn more about Evelyn's bond with the nursing team.
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Johns Hopkins All Children's Researchers Make Discovery That May Advance Cancer Immunotherapy
Jianhua Xiong, Ph.D., assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and a member of the Institute for Fundamental Biomedical Research at Johns Hopkins All Children's, has discovered a potential strategy that may open a new immunotherapy window.
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Audrey's Charms
Chemotherapy caused Audrey to have hearing loss. An audiologist at Johns Hopkins All Children's turned her on to a fashionable choice.
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Dr. James Quintessenza Becomes Endowed Chair at Johns Hopkins All Children's
The leadership and clinical skill of James Quintessenza, M.D., make him a natural fit for an endowed chair. Learn more about his academic journey.
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Dr. Alyssa Rake Appointed Endowed Professor at Johns Hopkins All Children's
The commitment of Alyssa Rake, M.D., resulted in an endowed professorship. Learn more about her academic journey.
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Lifelong Patient Alex Gives Back to Hospital
Alex was just 4 months old when he became a patient at Johns Hopkins All Children’s. Now 18, he’s been working on a special project to give back and help other children in the hospital.