Brain surgery is always a challenging journey, but for Lydia McCloskey of New Albany, Indiana, the combination of skilled surgeons, advanced technology and personalized care made it possible to overcome a life-threatening condition. Lydia’s story began before she even entered the world. Born at just 33 weeks after her mother experienced a serious pregnancy complication…
It’s one of the most exciting milestones in pregnancy: the 21-week anatomy scan. Like many expectant moms, Hunter Hamilton of Westport, Kentucky, couldn’t wait to watch her baby’s tiny movements on the screen and finally learn if she was having a boy or girl. What started with pure joy at a baby boy quickly shifted…
When Amanda Redmon was 29 weeks pregnant — about seven months along — she received news that would change everything. An ultrasound revealed that her son, Cole, had an opening in the diaphragm, the muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen. When a child has this condition, known as congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), the…
When Libby Means was pregnant with her son Hayes, she faced every expectant parent’s worst fear. Throughout her pregnancy, doctors discovered she had little to no amniotic fluid —a condition that often signals serious complications for the baby. The medical team discussed with Libby and her family the possibility that Hayes might not survive after…
For Isaac Kayu, a trip from the Democratic Republic of Congo to Louisville wasn’t just a 31-hour journey across continents. It was his only chance. Isaac, 17, developed a benign tumor on his face. Over the past few years it grew and grew. In Congo, doctors didn’t have the resources to treat his condition. Without…
For many parents of newborns, watching their child sleep brings a sense of peace and comfort. But every time Hazel Moore slept in her first few months of life, her mother was filled with fear. “I would not sleep — like I was so terrified,” said Kalie Roberts, Hazel’s mom. “She would choke a lot. It…
At age 14, Bailey Quinn is living proof that sometimes the biggest challenges lead to the most remarkable comebacks. Just months after major spinal surgery for scoliosis, this Owensboro, Kentucky, freshman is not only back on the soccer field—she’s starting with the varsity team and playing nearly entire games. Early signs and diagnosis Bailey’s scoliosis…
When 16-year-old Kaitlyn Hutchins first began having knee pain, her family assumed it was just another sports injury. As a dedicated cheerleader and volleyball player, Kaitlyn often pushed herself hard on the court. But when the pain grew constant and her knee buckled, her mom, Kim, took her to see specialists at Norton Children’s Orthopedics…
Owen Twigg was born fighting. His strength and a mother’s devotion would inspire Courtney Twigg to pursue a new path in life and in a career. Owen was born March 7, 2020, with a cleft lip and palate. At the time, his mom, Courtney, had been working as an emergency medical services dispatcher for 10…
My baby sister, Avery, was only 3 when she was diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. I was a senior in high school, enjoying football games and hanging out with friends. I had no idea everything would change in a single weekend. Earlier that week, Avery had fallen out of bed and ended up with…
Everyone in Louisville knows there’s nothing quite like Kentucky Derby day. Whether you’re at Churchill Downs or celebrating at home with family and friends, the sights are often similar: big hats, fun suits and cheering for your favorite horse. But for the Furlong family, Derby Day 2024 will always be memorable — and not for…
When Gina Young gave birth to her daughter Willow, everything seemed perfect. After a smooth pregnancy and delivery, Willow came into the world healthy, crying and nursing well. Gina and her husband, Jarret, already had a thriving 2-year-old son named Maverick, and they brought Willow home just two days after her birth. Everything felt normal,…