The numerous merit badges adorning 17-year-old Andrew Peterson’s olive green Boy Scout sash not only signify his accomplishments, but illustrate how far he has come. Andrew’s journey of overcoming a difficult illness that left him in and out of the hospital during most of his early childhood years, led him to recently receiving the highest […]
Today, nearly one in five children has a mental, emotional, or behavioral disorder. While some seek relief from their distress using positive coping methods, others may choose methods that are harmful and potentially life-threatening. Dr. Yolanda Evans, an adolescent medicine specialist at Seattle Children’s, has been seeing a recent increase in teens coming into the […]
Creativity is at the center of 11-year-old Carson Bryant’s life. “I would describe her as being imaginative,” her mother, Andrea Bryant, said. “She has a love for theater and dreams of being an illustrator someday.” In January 2018, Carson had to put her creative passions aside when she began experiencing symptoms that sparked concern for […]
In honor of Autism Awareness Month, On the Pulse shares a story about a mother with 3-year-old twin daughters who have autism and her showing of gratitude for the relentless care and support that the Seattle Children’s Autism Center staff has provided her family. Nataly Cuzcueta felt like a proud parent when she witnessed her […]
For many parents, caring for a child with a serious medical condition can have its challenges. For Hailee and Ray Hughes, the challenge of caring for their 3-year-old daughter, Ruth, who has a rare gastrointestinal disorder, meant learning complicated skills like how to maintain Ruth’s nutritional needs intravenously through a tube connected to her chest. […]
Amani Jackson and her identical twin sister, Amira, possess a rare bond that began in their mother’s womb. Up until the moment they were born, grasping on to one another, their bond remained unbroken. It wasn’t until surgeons noticed one of them wasn’t quite like the other, that they needed to part ways. “Although they […]
With the countdown to the New Year almost here, On the Pulse caught up with a few of the patients who inspired our readers with their stories throughout 2018. Below, they offer their hopes, dreams and goals for the year to come. A shoulder above his cancer, Miguel sets sights on giving back In 2018, […]
A few little jingles from a furry friend can go a long way during the holiday season at Seattle Children’s. Lee Roy, a 12-year-old miniature dachshund, can be seen trotting down the halls of the hospital in festive attire made complete with tiny bells that announce his delivery of warm cuddles to patients. “Lee Roy […]
When Sam Foster steps onstage, guitar in hand, he lights up the room with his confident presence. Yet behind his poised demeanor is a painful truth that begins to unravel as he lets his lyrics flow through the microphone. Sam has battled with obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD, most of his life. According to the […]
For 13-year-old Zack Edge, playing the drums came naturally ever since he laid his eyes on his very first drum set at 3 years old. Yet other parts of Zack’s life didn’t come so naturally, such as his ability to stand or walk. “Zack was born with cerebral palsy,” said his mother Sara Edge, “and […]
