Children's National Magazine
Our magazine looks behind the scenes at Children's National. Hear from our pediatric leaders and patients who believe in healthy futures. See how generous philanthropy makes them possible!
Mikaela Rings the Bell and Ushers in an Era of Hope
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Hearing that your child has cancer was crushing. She was just so young. All we could think about was, 'Would she ever walk again? Would she even live?'
— Jon, Mikaela's Dad
Expert Care and Healthy Futures for Vulnerable Babies
Mide Heals with Compassion
Tutu suddenly became critically ill at 32 weeks pregnant. Emergency care and comfort for the whole family ensured Mide arrived healthy and gave Tutu and her family a new start.
Saving Trace's Heart
Trace weighed less than a pound when he was born. Experts at Children's National performed delicate, lifesaving surgery to close a hole in his tiny heart and help him thrive.
World-Class Care for Fiona
Experts diagnosed newborn Fiona with a rare condition that causes the heart to beat too fast. Intensive care helped her grow into a chatty, energetic and happy preschooler.
Powering Precision: Donors Drive Next-Generation Therapies
Generous donors invest in talented scientists, state-of-the-art equipment and research programs happening every day at Children’s National. This advances the pioneering work that sparks breakthroughs for kids.
Bringing MRI to More Patients
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An ultra-low-field scanner called the Hyperfine Swoop:
- Is 20 times lighter and multiple times cheaper than a traditional MRI
- Does not require sedation
- Can scan a patient in as little as two minutes
- Produces images that our experts sharpen using AI algorithms
- Promises new possibilities for children in low-resource countries
Nurses as Architects of Innovation
Meet our new chief nursing officer, Dr. CC Brooks, and our nurses who advance innovation at the bedside and define the next chapter in clinical excellence.
Fund for Every Child
Gifts to this fund ensure world-class care for every patient. They allow us to pursue new opportunities and respond to unexpected challenges. See how the fund helps us deliver our best when our community needs us most.
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