Articles for Tag: "Advocate Children’s Hospital"

Inspiring kids: Alejandro’s story 
Inspiring kids: Alejandro’s story
Alejandro’s life changed when he found out he had a tumor in his knee. Watch his inspiring story here.
The diagnosis that changed my life 
The diagnosis that changed my life
As a sophomore in high school, I never imagined taking on cancer.
Why kids should be stretching 
Why kids should be stretching
Some active kids never slow down. An orthopedic surgeon weighs in on whether children should take the time to stretch to avoid injuries.
The surprising age group experiencing orthopedic issues 
The surprising age group experiencing orthopedic issues
Follow these three tips to keep your bones and joints healthy.
What exactly does a child life specialist do? 
What exactly does a child life specialist do?
Follow Jamie Lick as he comforts a boy before surgery and throws a birthday party for a 10-year-old patient.
What is sleep paralysis? 
What is sleep paralysis?
One reality star and model reveals she’s afraid to fall asleep. An expert provides insight into the mysterious condition.
Doctors repair baby’s “far from normal” heart 
Doctors repair baby’s “far from normal” heart
Just hours after his birth, Christos’ parents were told that his pulmonary artery and aorta were reversed.