Faithʼs mom is a nurse at Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women & Children. She has congratulated many proud new parents in the hallways. But on October 27, 2008, it was her turn. She gave birth to a healthy baby girl, Faith, weighing in at 7 lb, 11 oz. Faithʼs favorite pastime? Cuddling with her daddy.
Faith is among the more than 6,000 babies born at Kapiʻolani Medical Center each year. As Hawaiʻiʼs only full-service childrenʼs hospital, Kapiʻolani also cares for more than 62,000 sick and injured children each year.
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Haezʼs Story
On Oct. 11, 2008, Caley went into pre-term labor. At just 31 weeks pregnant, she would need the kind of specialized care that only Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women & Children can provide.
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Keeganʼs Story
When youʼve undergone three open-heart surgeries, 13 interventional catheterizations, and had one pacemaker placed – all in less than a decade, you might find it hard to smile.
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Faithʼs Story
Faithʼs mom is a nurse at Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women & Children. She has congratulated many proud new parents in the hallways. But on October 27, 2008, it was her turn.
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Aidanʼs Story
One Saturday morning, 4-year-old Aidan was running a low-grade fever. Things quickly got worse. He passed out in his motherʼs arms, and was rushed to Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women & Children.
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Taylorʼs Story
Her little girl was “super” athletic: gymnastics, hula, surfing with her dad every weekend. Sheʼd never been really sick, either. But on May 8, 2008, Jayme found out why her daughter, Taylor, was running a high fever.
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Jayremiahʼs Story
Jayremiah was born on July 4, three months premature, and profoundly deaf. Even the strongest hearing aids did not give him any benefit.
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