Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have teamed up with clinicians at Seattle Children’s to identify and evaluate the best urologic management for newborns and young children with spina bifida in a nationwide study called (Urologic Management to Preserve Initial REnal function (UMPIRE). Launched in 2014, the multi-site, multi-year UMPIRE program […]
On December 30, 2021, Kelsey Schleppy gave birth to her baby girl, Maleila. Within days of taking her home, Kelsey’s intuition told her something wasn’t right. Her family practice doctor assured her Maleila’s shallow breathing and lack of appetite wasn’t anything out of the ordinary, but Kelsey kept a watchful eye, nevertheless. Within a few […]
A cutting-edge procedure for epilepsy at Seattle Children’s, known as responsive neurostimulation (RNS), is offering hope and seizure reduction relief to some patients who are still looking for solutions after exploring other treatment options. With RNS, a battery-powered device is placed in a patient’s skull to reduce seizures. A neurosurgeon connects thin wires from the […]
On December 30, 2021, Kelsey Schleppy gave birth to her baby girl, Maleila. Within days of taking her home, Kelsey’s intuition told her something wasn’t right. Her family practice doctor assured her Maleila’s shallow breathing and lack of appetite wasn’t anything out of the ordinary, but Kelsey kept a watchful eye, nevertheless. One morning, Kelsey […]
From an early age, Seth Maharry has been an active kid. He started playing soccer at age 4, joined Little League at 5 and by the time he was 9, Seth earned a spot on a club team in Gig Harbor, Washington where he played soccer year-round. During a tournament in Portland, Oregon, Seth started […]
Two years ago, Meagan stood in a hospital room at Seattle Children’s cradling her 1-year-old daughter, Harper, against her chest. Her fiancé, Josh, huddled close to them and kissed the thinning hair on top of their baby’s head. A feeding tube was routed through Harper’s nose and her eyes were brimming with tears. Exhausted, she […]
Ellie Musgrave found her calling when she was 4 years old. Her father took her to the racetrack and a dream sparked. She surprised her dad by saying, “I want to do that.” Much like the electrical charge that brings a car to life, the draw to racing happened in an instant and throttled her […]
“She has so much more energy and is eating so much more. She is also moving and walking more than she ever did.” Four-year-old Stella Allison has always loved telling jokes and playing dress up. With energy that is contagious and a smile that lights up a room, her mom Kyley Barthlow says Stella has […]
When Ryder Gordon was 2 years old, he underwent his first surgery. It took 12 hours and saved his life. Thomas Gordon and his wife, Magi, vividly remember the day they handed over their son to surgeons at Seattle Children’s. “It was gut-wrenching,” said Magi. “You want more than anything to switch places with your […]
Having one child in need of a liver transplant can be tremendously challenging for a parent. Eugenia and Justino Hurtado have four. All four of the Hurtado children were born with Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD) — a rare genetic metabolic disorder in which the body is unable to break down certain parts of proteins […]
