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64 Stories of healing

As Louisiana’s children’s hospital, we are proud to care for children from every parish in the state – from Caddo to Coushatta and Tensas to Tangipahoa. Experience their stories of triumph, victory, and healing.

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Check back each week as we share stories of kids from every parish in Louisiana!

Calvin Praetorius' story

West Carroll Parish

Leslie continued to work with Calvin to ensure he was getting the best care at home and have a fighting chance to walk, which thanks to her, he did.

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Calvin Praetorius

West Carroll Parish
Leslie continued to work with Calvin to ensure he was getting the best care at home and have a fighting chance to walk, which thanks to her, he did.
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Maxton White

Catahoula Parish
We just felt like we had a reason to not only thank God, but a reason that he is going to be better, that there is hope.
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Ella Grace Smith

Tensas Parish
I looked around at my husband standing next to me after a stroke and this beautiful girl in my arms and realized he was right. Ella Grace is my miracle baby.
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Sadie Aitken

West Feliciana Parish
After two and a half years, Sadie finally got to ring the bell letting the world know she was cancer free.
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Mary Tatum

East Carroll Parish
Mary’s future is looking bright. Her ultimate goal is to switch from glasses to contacts, which according to Dr. Ellis, is possible, likely with one more eye surgery as an adult.  
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Ariella Sanders

Claiborne Parish
There is much fear and plenty of setbacks, but she keeps breaking statistics by being so resilient.
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