Stories & Outcomes

Discharge days are bittersweet at Blythedale Children's Hospital. While we miss the children we become so close to over the course of their treatment, our hearts soar when they are able to return to their families and their communities. We are proud to share some of their stories.

Arriyana Doesn't Let Pulmonary Hypertension Keep Her Down

16-month-old Ariyana was born at a mere 25-weeks gestation, weighing only 15 ounces. Her immediate medical needs were highly complex, given her extreme prematurity. She had several serious complications, including bronchopulmonary dysplasia and retinopathy of prematurity. She was also diagnosed with...

Tags:

  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Pulmonary Rehabilitation
  • Post Acute Neonatal Care
  • Retinopathy of Prematurity (RoP)
  • Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)
  • Pulmonary Insufficiency
  • Extreme Prematurity