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Juan and Natalia Lavato, from Argentina, had their world changed when their son, Ciro, was diagnosed with Canavan disease, a rare degenerative condition that damages nerve cells in the brain, affecting vision, speech and motor functions. After consulting ten specialists to confirm his diagnosis, they found what mattered most to them for Ciro - hope for Ciro’s future! Ciro was accepted into a groundbreaking gene therapy clinical trial at Dayton Children's Hospital. Led by Dr. Lober, pediatric neurosurgeon at Dayton Children’s, this trial offered Ciro and his family a chance to change Ciro’s future. Ciro’s journey is a testament to the exceptional care at Dayton Children’s and the power of hope! For families like the Lavatos, Dayton Children’s isn’t just a hospital – it's a lifeline, a place where the impossible becomes possible, and where every step forward is a victory worth celebrating. 🌟 For more information about the gene therapy trial, visit clinicaltrials.gov. 🌟 Read Ciro's story: https://bit.ly/3zKUA6W #DaytonChildrensHospital #DaytonChildrens #AboveAndBeyond4Kids

This #MeetaDocFriday we are featuring Dr. Gogi Kumar, pediatric neurologist and division chief of neurology at Dayton Children’s 👋 Learn more about Dr. Kumar below and to book and appointment online with her today visit: https://bit.ly/3ndSQwL What does Dr. Kumar treat? 🩺 conditions and disorders related to your child's brain and spinal cord 🩺 specializing in epilepsy, development delay and Guillain-Barre syndrome What does Dr. Kumar's patients say about her? 💙 “My teen has been seeing Dr. Kumar for her neurology needs for a number of years now and she is a caring practitioner and has provided excellent care for my teen's needs. We would definitely recommend her as a neurologist to others looking for one in the area.” Where did Dr. Kumar train 🏥 Fellowship in clinical neurophysiology at Children's Hospital of Michigan, Wayne State University 🏥 Fellowship in pediatric neurology at Cohen Children's Medical Center of New York What does Dr. Kumar always share with families? ❤️ “Watching your child have a seizure is one of the scariest experiences for most parents. If your child has been diagnosed with epilepsy, just remember that most children with childhood onset epilepsy will grow out of the epilepsy and can lead a normal life. And we are here to help every step of the way.” #DaytonChildrensHospital #DaytonChildrens #WeAreDaytonChildrens #AboveandBeyond4Kids #MeetTheDoc #MeetADoc #pediatricneurology #neurology #epilepsy #seizures

The mental health crisis facing our children and teens can feel overwhelming. It’s tempting to think we can’t make a difference. But we can. Dayton Children's Do. More. campaign is an opportunity to invest in our children and our community’s future with wrap-around services that address every aspect of childhood mental health. Flip through the images for 5 ways your support helps to elevate mental health and make a donation today at https://bit.ly/4ekqI0h .

Awo spent her first 22 years managing sickle cell disease, a lifelong genetic disease that affects the red blood cells. That meant dealing with pain crises, hospital visits and challenges that impacted her schoolwork, social life and mental health. Sickle cell crises can ebb and flow. Growing up, Awo took many daily medications to manage her disease, with occasional severe symptoms that led hospital stays at Dayton Children’s. One of the more common reasons for Awo’s hospital admissions was acute chest syndrome - a sickle cell attack in the chest that causes pneumonia-like symptoms. She would get breathing treatments and medicine to manage her pain. As she got older and entered college, these attacks and hospital visits became less frequent but harder to recover from, impacting her schoolwork. As Awo’s attacks started to become more severe, she and her family started to look for new treatment options with Dr. Dole, her lifetime hematology/oncology doctor at Dayton Children’s! Now, Awo is cured of sickle cell disease! ❤️🎉 Awo and her family decided on a bone marrow transplant in 2023 through the cellular therapy program - a partnership between Dayton Children's and Nationwide Children's Hospital. This one program, two campus approach allows Dayton-area families to stay close to home for most of their care, while receiving expert transplant care from Nationwide Children’s! Nurse coordinators and providers on both teams support families every step of the way. The journey wasn’t easy, but with great support from her family and care teams, Awo is now looking forward to the future - and this fall, she be began law school! Read Awo's full story today ➡️ https://bit.ly/3N4UHgz #DaytonChildrensHospital #DaytonChildrens #AboveAndBeyond4Kids #sicklecell #SickleCellAwarenessMonth

Did you know that our NICU staff creates scrapbooks to document our tiniest patient's milestones, big and small? We know that gaining an ounce, learning to eat, or celebrating their first holiday are moments that matter to families and are worth remembering! 💙 As #NICUAwarenessMonth comes to an end, will you help us continue to make memory books for our NICU families by purchasing an item off our Amazon wish list today? View our list: https://lnkd.in/gYummrpd

We’re putting #OnOurSleevesinAction one step at a time with with NAMIWalks Montgomery County in support of children’s mental health! Dayton Children’s employees Melissa Smith and Olivia Thoele not only brought the message of On Our Sleeves to the event but also helped spread a powerful message of hope to others! On Our Sleeves is on a mission to give parents and caregivers the tools they need to support the emotional wellbeing of the kids in their life — kids like Clarissa, who attended with her mom, Olivia. Olivia shared that Clarissa was a ‘walking testimony’ of mental health recovery, thanks to the care she’s receiving and her involvement with On Our Sleeves. We’re proud to be part of her journey, and she continues to inspire others by spreading this important message. On Our Sleeves knows that having access to free tools and resources to support the kids in your life matters most to you! Learn more about our mission and join the movement by visiting: https://bit.ly/4eEHWp0 #DaytonChildrensHospital #DaytonChildrens #OnOurSleeves

This week, we celebrated our Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) which include nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs), and clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) who work hand-in-hand with physicians to deliver care that truly matters to our patients and families. We’re deeply grateful for their expertise and dedication, helping children in our region return to their healthiest selves and ensuring that the very best care is always close to home. This year's APP Week Awards recognized seven providers who embody our values of safety, compassion, ownership, collaboration, innovation, and equity. We also presented the prestigious "Above and Beyond" award to one outstanding individual! Congratulations to our 2024 National Advanced Practice Provider Week award winners! You're APPsolutely amazing 🎉 🏆 Safety: Danielle Fischer, PA, urgent care and Kids Express 🏆 Compassion: April Denlinger, NP, child advocacy 🏆 Ownership: Alison Hess, PA, emergency medicine 🏆 Collaboration: Angela Eberhart, NP, Dayton Children’s Health Partners 🏆 Innovation: Bonnie Albertini, NP, emergency department 🏆 Equity: Ann Marie Nie, NP, wound care specialist 🏆 Above and beyond: Joseph Day, PA, neurosurgery #WeAreDaytonChildrens #DaytonChildrensHospital #DaytonChildrens

This #MeetaDocFriday, we’re proud to feature our incredible pediatric hematologists and oncologists who provide expert care to kids throughout the region! Have you met any of them? Let us know in the comments! 👉 Swipe to meet each doctor and learn why they love being a pediatric hematologist and oncologist! Our experienced team, led by division chief Dr. Wright, is here for your family when it matters most—providing exceptional medical care and extensive support for children with cancer, sickle cell disease and other blood disorders. These families become part of ours, as their children receive care over several months or years. Dayton Children’s offers programs and services to support your child’s needs—from fertility preservation and pain relief during treatment to long-term follow-up care in our survivorship program. “Beyond providing excellent care, we treat our patients and families like our own. Fun moments, like pretend sword fights or Mario Kart tournaments during difficult treatments, mean the world to us,” Dr. Wright shared. 3 things to know about hematology and oncology at Dayton Children’s: 1️⃣ As part of the Children's Oncology Group, a multi-center alliance with other leading pediatric cancer institutions, children receive access to the same best protocols at Dayton Children's that they would at other member hospitals. 2️⃣ We’re the only facility in the area providing comprehensive care for infants, children, and teens with sickle cell disease as part of the West Central Ohio Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center. 3️⃣ Pediatric research is a passion. We’re working to improve the lives of kids with cancer, sickle cell anemia, and hemophilia. Some studies focus on cures or preventing recurrence, while others aim to minimize side effects or long-term impacts of treatment. 🌟 Learn more about hematology/oncology at Dayton Children’s and schedule an appointment online today with one of our specialists by visiting: https://bit.ly/4eDkVCP #DaytonChildrensHospital #DaytonChildrens #WeAreDaytonChildrens #AboveandBeyond4Kids #MeetTheDoc #MeetADoc #pediatriccancer #cancer #sicklecell #cmn #cmnhospitals #childrensmiraclenetwork #sicklecellawareness #childhoodcancerawareness

A child’s health shouldn’t depend on their zip code, family income, or access to basic needs. Yet, research shows that 80% of a child’s health is determined by factors outside of medical care. These barriers keep children from achieving optimal health today and lead to lifelong chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes and uncontrolled asthma. Together, we can help children live healthier, fuller lives today and into the future. Learn more and join us by making a donation to help remove barriers as part of the Do. More. so all kids thrive campaign. https://lnkd.in/e_J2B2PD

Flu shots are now available at our five Kids Express locations and our pharmacy at main and south campus! We encourage everyone to get their flu shot before Halloween for optimal protection before the flu season begins. “We know what matters most to families is keeping their children healthy and having access to the flu vaccine in a way that is quick, convenient and done by caregivers that know kids. We hope families choose Dayton Children’s to get their vaccine this year,” shares Lisa Ziemnik, MD, division chief of Dayton Children’s Kids Express and urgent care. Learn more about where to get your flu shot in the link below. ⬇️ #DaytonChildrens #DaytonChildrensHospital