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Brick by Brick: How Dell Children’s Helped Nand Rebuild His Life
For most people, tackling a 4,000-piece LEGO set would be a test of patience. For 26-year-old Nand Patel, it’s a source of pride and a complicated...
Your Support in Action: The Portable MRI
Dell Children’s, in partnership with UT Health Austin, has brought the Hyperfine Swoop portable MRI directly to the bedsides of our most vulnerable children.
Healing the Whole Family: Why Psychology Belongs at the Center of Care at Dell Children’s
In Australia, there’s a native tree called the Banksia. Its seed pods only open in fire—the intense heat cracks them open, allowing something new to...
Dell Children’s Ranked Third in the Southwest
Dell Children’s Medical Center has earned Top 50 national rankings in seven specialties in the U.S. News & World Report 2025 – 2026 Best Children’s Hospital list.
Dell Children’s Reaches Historic Milestone in Cancer Care – Its First Bone Marrow Transplant
Last month, for the first time ever, a patient at Dell Children’s successfully underwent a bone marrow transplant. This is more than a medical milestone—it’s a symbol of hope, perseverance, and possibility for children and families facing a cancer diagnosis.
Meet Noah: Dell Children’s 2026 Trust Ambassador
Kasie and Brandon were overjoyed to learn they were expecting a precious baby boy. But at their 20-week anatomy scan, joy quickly turned to fear and uncertainty. Kasie and her husband sat in a quiet conference room as their doctor explained their son’s diagnosis: hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
Meet Grady: Dell Children’s 2026 Art of Giving Ambassador
Grady was just five years old—still in pre-K—when small but unsettling signs began to appear. His pants were getting looser, not tighter, unusual for a growing boy. His skin developed a yellow tint. Then came a giant bruise that changed everything.
Meet Grady for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
For more than two years, Grady endured chemotherapy, painful injections, and nights in the ER. It was grueling. But with the support of Dell Children’s—and his own brave coping strategies like “smelling the birthday cake” and “going Zen”—Grady pushed through one day at a time.
Meet Lola for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Just days before Christmas, seven-year-old Lola Potvin was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma. What began as mild stomach pain quickly revealed something far more alarming—a 17-centimeter tumor in her abdomen.
A Legacy Rooted in Faith, Love, and Generosity: Wanda Jackson’s Gift to Dell Children’s
Wanda’s planned gift to Dell Children’s is more than financial—it’s spiritual, emotional, and deeply personal. It honors a life built through sacrifice and love, and it reflects her enduring belief in the power of compassionate care.
HERE Campaign Funds New Technology Lauded by Dell Children’s New Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery
When Dr. Elias Rizk arrived in Austin this January to lead Pediatric Neurosurgery at Dell Children’s, he didn’t just bring decades of experience, an M.D., and a Ph.D. in neurosciences—he brought a contagious enthusiasm and a vision for greatness.
Flood Relief Resources
As we witness the courage and compassion of so many of our neighbors, we have gathered resources to help guide the conversations around grief, loss, and heartbreak — for kids and the people who care for them. You will also find a list of trusted local resources where your support can make a direct impact for those beginning the long road to recovery.
1,000 Reasons to Hope
Dell Children’s Comprehensive Fetal Care Center reaches a milestone—and a moment of reflection
A Heartfelt Gift for the Hearts of Our Hospital
We’re celebrating Nurses Week with gratitude for the Adam R. Scripps Foundation.
Full Circle: The Maxwell Family’s Story
For more than three decades, the Maxwell family has been woven into the fabric of Dell Children’s Medical Center. But in December of 2023, that legacy took on a new, deeply personal meaning as Dell Children’s became a lifeline for Nyle and Nancy Maxwell’s twin grandsons.
Two-year-old enjoys swift recovery after groundbreaking robotic kidney surgery
Two-year-old Stone Richman becomes the first patient to undergo a robot-assisted pyeloplasty using the da Vinci XI technology to fix his kidney blockage at Dell Children’s.
All in This Together: Celebrating Dell Children’s Pediatric Orthopedic Team
As we celebrate Doctor’s Day this March, it’s clear that the heart of Dell Children’s Medical Center lies in its extraordinary team of caregivers....
Children’s Trust: The Place to Give When You Want That “Making a Difference” Feeling
Carrie Brown, a teacher at Hyde Park Baptist, first heard about Children’s Trust through a casual conversation with a friend during school drop-off....
A Heart for Healing: Lori Johnson’s Commitment Women’s Trust is Changing Lives at Dell Children’s
When Lori Johnson walks into Dell Children’s Medical Center, she’s enveloped by a calm she can’t quite explain.
A Heart Full of Hope: Dell Children’s Medical Center Implants Berlin Heart on World’s Youngest Recipient
At just 24 hours old, William became the youngest patient in the world to receive a Berlin Heart implant, a life-saving mechanical heart pump...