Six years ago, a 4-year-old boy helped us blow up a building with his superhero powers. Now #CapeDayATL is a beloved, annual tradition that honors our superhero patients. Get your cape and celebrate the real superheroes on Friday, Oct. 16 at choa.org/capeday.
At only 15 years old, Heather was diagnosed with stage IV metastatic Ewing’s sarcoma and began treatment at our Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center. Heather recently completed her Master of Public Health at Emory’s Rollins School of Public Health. Seated in the front row? The same doctor who saw her through a double bone marrow transplant: Dr. Karen Wasilewski. Today, Heather is cancer-free and works as a research coordinator for the same program that saved her life. (Editorial note: This photo was captured in the months before the COVID-19 pandemic began.)
Not pictured: KG's discharge papers. This pre-teen is homeward bound!
Now offering Georgia Pre-K, our Preschool Program has an inclusive educational program that provides a rich learning environment for all children. Visit https://www.marcus.org/preschool to learn more and enroll today.
For years, our surgical teams have created matching casts, slings and bandages for our patients’ stuffed best friends. Over the last several months, their skills have expanded to create matching masks for bears, dolls and just about everything in between.
When life handed 10-year-old Dakota lemons, she did more than make lemonade. The fifth grader, who was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor last year, whipped up pitchers of it with her cousin Shelby, sold it to her neighbors and raised nearly $600. Their plan? A donation to support pediatric cancer research.
We love what we do, we love where we do it, and we're looking for more of the special people it takes to wear a Children's badge. Whether your work takes place at the bedside or behind a keyboard, we just might have the perfect opportunity waiting for you: www.choa.org/jobs
It's Spirit Day at Children’s! It’s no secret that what truly sets our system apart is the special people who wear a Children's badge. From the front line to those who support our clinical teams, today we pause to celebrate the men and women who dedicate their lives to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow.
Dreams do come true, and this photo is proof. Just days before his second birthday, Jojo was diagnosed with a cancerous spinal tumor. On his eighth birthday, this avid construction fan helped us unveil the first look at the in-progress Arthur M. Blank Hospital. https://youtu.be/J6ZlCIdLVvA
These days, every cough, sniffle and throat tickle has people wondering: Do I have COVID-19? With spring allergy season upon us, keep these symptoms in mind. Remember that COVID-19 infections in healthy children are often mild or have no symptoms at all. www.choa.org/COVID19
When scary things are happening in the news, especially in our hometown, kids are going to have questions. Even though you won't have all the answers, you can help your child make sense of it all with these tips from our Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Strong4Life licensed therapists. http://bit.ly/3cMkszO
Superman is in the house and ready to fly through hernia repair surgery. After that? The 6-month-old has big plans to save the world—one smile at a time.
