“I’ll Have Scars, Too”: A Father-Son Bond More Than Skin Deep
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...
View ArticleMeet the Medical Directors of Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic: Dr. Christen...
A three-part series featuring the medical directors at OBCC focused on integrating care and building community together This is part three of a three-part series. In prior weeks, On the Pulse featured...
View ArticleSouth Seattle Spreads Smiles in the Community
Dr. Seok Bee Lim has been practicing pediatric dentistry at Seattle Children’s Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic (OBCC) in the Central District for nearly 37 years. Although the neighborhood around her...
View ArticleMiguel’s Journey to Take Back the Wheel After Cancer Diagnosis
A single blow to 18-year-old Miguel Navarro’s shoulder turned his world upside down. He was boxing with his friends one afternoon when he felt a snap. He took a hit to his shoulder and immediately knew...
View ArticleDr. Grey Saves the Day for Teen with Down Syndrome
Doctor appointments aren’t usually a fun experience for 17-year-old Savannah Miller who was born with Down syndrome. Usually, trips to the hospital are accompanied with a fair share of reluctance and...
View ArticleMother Thanks Donor Who Saved Her Baby One Year Ago
A year ago, baby Titus Sickles was fighting for his life. In need of a new heart, doctors didn’t know if he was going to make it to transplant. Patiently and desperately, the family waited on the...
View ArticleOne Family’s Message to Others, ‘Everyone is Unique’
Malia Juarez and her husband were over the moon with excitement when they found out they were pregnant. Their journey to get there hadn’t been an easy one. Juarez suffered from endometriosis, and so...
View ArticleBenjamin Steps Into the New Year in a New Leg
Benjamin (Ben) Bronske recently said goodbye to the legion of Stormtroopers who have been with him since his first small steps. For many parents, a child’s growth is charted by a simple mark etched on...
View ArticleWith Cancer in the Rearview Mirror, Miguel Races Full Speed Ahead
Miguel Navarro is finally getting back to doing what he loves most: driving. “Driving has always been an escape for me,” said Miguel. “It’s where I feel most at home. When you’re driving, you forget...
View ArticleSki Day Gives Kids the Opportunity to Hit the Slopes for the First Time
There was one thing that was brighter than 8-year-old Jana Staudenraus’ coral ski jacket and orange helmet as she flew down the mountain at Stevens Pass this weekend on a sit ski: her big smile. As she...
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