High-level specialty services. Lifesaving interventions. Life-enhancing education and disease management. At Stony Brook Children's we deliver this kind of leading-edge care. But we also know that when it comes to children's health, everything matters — even the little things. A children's hospital is full of stories of hope, healing and everyday miracles. Here some of our patients and families share their experiences and tell their stories.
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Alana B
At age five, Alana went into kidney failure, which later required her needing a transplant.
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Christian R
GastroschisisAn ultrasound revealed that Baby Christian was developing with his intestines outside his body, a birth defect known as gastroschisis
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Cole, Kyle and Christina
GastroschisisStony Brook University Hospital was able to help a young family deliver and take home three prematurely born infants who are now healthy and thriving.
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Courtney H
Lacerated Spleen / Internal BleedingA fall from a horse left nine-year-old Courtney with a lacerated spleen, a shattered kidney, and severe internal bleeding.
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Jake Z
intestinal blockages / NICUJake was born premature with 23 intestinal blockages unable to even tolerate a teaspoon of milk.
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Keagan K
Kidney & Bladder ProblemsA routine ultrasound revealed serious kidney and bladder problems while Keegan was still in utero.
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Keegan and Quinlan R
Premature Twins / NICUPremature twins Keegan and Quinlan R spent six weeks in the NICU receiving round-the-clock care.
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Lauren R
Brain cancerJust before her senior year, 17-year-old Lauren developed brain cancer.
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Lila N
Lung disorderLila's lung disorder was so rare, it was the first case of its kind at Stony Brook.
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Patrick S
Hirschsprung's diseaseWhen doctors at his community hospital uncovered signs of serious illness, they immediately transferred Patrick to Stony Brook Children's.