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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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Kaden Smith

Lincoln Parish
We love Dr. King. He wasn’t just an orthopedics doctor, he truly specialized in spine surgery.
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Ketcher Perkins

East Feliciana Parish
The doctor took one look at his ankles and knew that it was arthritis.
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Brennon Breaux

Jefferson Davis Parish
He rose to meet a very challenging situation and our rehabilitation team is so very proud of all his hard work thus far.
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Alexander Beaubouef

Iberville Parish
Everyone at the clinic became family to us.
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Meredith Boudreaux

Caldwell Parish
Meredith’s speech improved, and she became a cheerleader for other children in the rehab program.
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Caroline DuBois

St. Martin Parish
Between her research and his personal experience, the two felt prepared for the possibility of their children having NF. Fast forward a few years later, Melanie learned they were not prepared for what was to come.  
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