Jagger’s Story: Heading Home After 548 Days in the Cardiac Care Unit
When Jagger was born prematurely with a congenital heart defect, his expected 6–8-week hospital stay stretched to 548 days in the Children’s Nebraska Neonatal Intensive Care and Cardiac Care Units. After numerous ups and downs with his condition, a long-awaited solution came in July 2023 when a life-changing biventricular repair meant he could finally head home.
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Jordan's Story: Shining Bright at Children’s Weight & Wellness
With his positive energy and a passion for storytelling and singing, 13-year-old Jordan shines in our Weight & Wellness clinic. We are inspired by children like Jordan, whose bright spirit is lighting the way toward a healthier future.
The Grove Family’s Story: Heart Center Surgeon Receives Grateful Tribute
Through the life — and loss — of their infant son, Emmett, the Grove family found a lasting bond with Emmett’s heart surgeon, Dr. Ali Ibrahimiye. In welcoming a baby sibling this spring, the Groves decided on a special tribute, naming their newborn Abbott Ali in gratitude to the surgeon and team whose compassionate care has impacted their family for a lifetime.
Beaudin’s Story: Innovation for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
When a child’s epilepsy is resistant to medication, families may feel unsure of where to turn next. For Beaudin’s family, the answer was found through the innovative Drug Resistant Epilepsy Clinic at Children’s Nebraska, where epilepsy specialists worked to find the right treatment.