150th Birthday Stories

Hope for a Healthy Serena

A devastating fetal cardiology evaluation left Valerie and Roy feeling hopeless and confused about their baby’s future. They sought out additional care at Children’s National Hospital’s Prenatal Cardiology Program, where specialty care and expertise reassured the family. Today, Serena is a healthy and happy toddler.

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Sam's Heart Repair Heals His Family

Sam began life with a hole in his heart. His care team at Children’s National filled it.

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Saving Vincent’s Life

Vincent was a tiny newborn when he suffered a ruptured aneurysm. Quick thinking, emergency surgery and compassionate care at Children’s National Hospital saved his life.

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Group Therapy Helps Sloane at School and Home

Sloane is a talented, social child. She also has autism. When isolation during the pandemic made it hard for her to relate to her peers, a social communication group at Children’s National Hospital helped get back to making, and keeping, friends. It also helped her family enjoy time together more.

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Lifesaving Care for Bryan Close to Home

Bryan had vision troubles and his family was shocked to learn he had a brain tumor. After nearly six months of care at Children’s National Hospital, the teen is cancer-free and excited to begin high school. 

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Fast-Moving Research Boosts Maddie Hope and Health

Cheryl’s daughter Maddie has a difficult-to-diagnose rare disease. She has lived life in and out of the hospital. Doctors and researchers at Children's National Rare Disease Institute gave Maddie hope for a bright future.

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Scientific Research Gives Hope

Kimberly Chapman, M.D., Ph.D., has been fascinated by genetics for most of her life. As a physician-scientist at Children’s National Hospital, she uses her scientific knowledge, experience, curiosity and empathy to make life better for children.

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Mental Health Care in the Places Families Trust

The community’s voice is vital to successfully address the deepening mental health crisis that’s gripping America. Dr. Lee Beers is working alongside families, colleagues and partners to bring high-quality mental health care to a place kids know and trust: their doctor’s office.

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Helping Teens Enjoy Life and Succeed

Dr. Adelaide Robb is Chief of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Children’s National Hospital. She and her team focus on improving mental health ― helping patients and their families solve problems, get through challenges and develop resilience.

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Finding a Path Forward for Isabel

Isabel had a rare form of cancer. Compassionate care and support at Children's National made it possible for her to get back to the things she loves — including bike riding, singing and going to Kindergarten.

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Prenatal Heart Care Lets Kids Reach for the Stars

Mary Donofrio, M.D., has devoted her career to creating new possibilities for babies born with complicated heart conditions.

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A “Double Miracle” Repairs Jocelyn’s Heart

Jocelyn is an energetic second grader who loves lacrosse and Girl Scouts. She has a bright future, thanks to two lifesaving heart surgeries nearly eight years apart at Children’s National Hospital.

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