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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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Chance and Christian Mitchell

St. James Parish
As of November 2, it’s been one year since Chance had his last seizure, and I have to say, I’m ecstatic.
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Demetrios Reichenau

Plaquemines Parish
Even though Demetrios Reichenau’s parents, Sofia and Matthew, knew there was a chance their son would become diabetic, they were not prepared for how soon in his life that diagnosis would come.
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Kaleb Lanoix

St. John the Baptist Parish
Imagine you have to wear a back brace for 24 hours a day, for almost ten years. Until he received corrective surgery to help with his severe scoliosis, that’s what Kaleb’s life was like.  
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Emmett Piper

Concordia Parish
The doctors told us that Emmett had a 50/50 chance of survival with the Norwood, but a zero percent chance without it, so the decision was clear.
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Averly Krull

Avoyelles Parish
The parents-to-be found out that their baby was a girl, and that their little girl had a big health issue.
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Londyn Hernandez

Pointe Coupee Parish
With another heart surgery in place for next year, Joni remains hopeful that Londyn will continue to receive the care she needs in order to live a long and happy life.  
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