Katie Jo | Los Altos
When Katie Jo inhaled a dangerous mixture of meconium and amniotic fluid at birth, doctors turned to an experimental drug to save her life. At Packard Children’s, access to groundbreaking therapies is the norm, rather than the exception. Now 11, Katie Jo pitches for her school’s softball team, and designs and sells jewelry for good causes.

Khalieghya | Patterson
Research shows that a happy patient gets better faster. That’s why at Packard Children’s, our physicians, nurses, and staff combine compassionate care with advanced medicine to make children like Khalieghya feel better from the moment they walk through our front door.

David | Redwood City
Things are looking up for David, 2. Born prematurely at Packard Children’s in 2009, he spent months in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and faced an uncertain future. Today, with the help of therapy and community resources, David is making remarkable progress.

Katie | Manteca
At age 12, Katie was an avid tennis player, dancer, and cheerleader. But when severe leg pain turned out to be a rapidly growing tumor, she found herself at Packard Children’s being treated for cancer. Today, thanks to the advanced care she received, Katie is cancer-free and as active as ever.

Avery | Los Altos
5-month-old Avery shares a giggle with his proud father, Mike. Avery’s mother weathered a two-month hospital stay during her pregnancy, but, with careful monitoring by Packard’s high-risk obstetrics team, carried Avery to a healthy full-term birth.

Cole | Aptos
At 7, Cole fell violently ill and was diagnosed with a golf-ball sized tumor in his brain. At first, surgery was deemed too risky. But when radiation failed to work, Packard surgeons stepped up to the challenge and removed 100% of the tumor. Today, Cole has beaten the odds and is back in action.

Elise | Redwood City
Elise, 4, loves to sing and dance. Hard to believe that at birth, she was so weak from severe anemia that she could hardly move. Just hours old and almost lifeless, Elise received three blood transfusions, then spent 12 days in Packard’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Thanks to the great care she received, she is now a spunky, thriving preschooler.

Thomas | San Jose
When Thomas needs the best care, his parents take him to Packard’s South Bay Specialty Center in Los Gatos. Home to 13 pediatric outpatient clinics, including endocrinology, dermatology, and allergy, the Center gives families from San Jose, Santa Cruz, Monterey, and other South Bay communities easier access to the care they need.

Peyton | Aspen, Colo.
Peyton was diagnosed before birth with pulmonary atresia, so his family decided to deliver him at Packard Children’s, home to one of the best children’s heart programs in the country. At 3 months, he underwent open heart surgery to increase the blood flow to his lungs. Today, the active preschooler is enjoying life without any physical restrictions.

Caitlin | San Jose
Caitlin, 16, has been a regular at Packard Children’s since birth, receiving expert care for gastrointestinal and immune conditions. Having spent a lot of time at the Hospital, she is grateful for special touches like pet therapy, birthday celebrations, and treatments personalized just for kids.

Nicholas | Palo Alto
Born at just 30 weeks and weighing less than 3 pounds, Nicholas required immediate surgery to correct duodenal atresia, a rare obstruction of the small bowel. Thankfully, Packard surgeons have expertise in treating highly complex conditions, even in the tiniest patients, and today he is a thriving 1-year-old.

About Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital

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Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital is a world-class, non-profit hospital devoted entirely to the care of babies, children, adolescents, and expectant mothers. In conjunction with the Stanford University School of Medicine, Packard Children’s is an internationally recognized leader in medical care, research, and training.

We combine the most advanced pediatric and obstetric medicine with a family-centered approach so that any family who needs us gets the best chance for a healthy future.

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