[ 2018 Medical Care ]

Newborn Baby Needs Heart Surgery

August 2018- Baby Palmer was born this month with a serious heart defect.  Once he is strong enough to undergo surgery, it will be arranged.  Please keep this tiny one in your prayers.

Cleft Lip Surgery 

August 2018-  Cleft lip surgery is a life-altering procedure that is giving baby Judah hope for a healthier life and brighter future.  Judah had surgery in mid-August.  We can't wait to see his new smile!

Eye Treatment/Surgery

July 2018-  Sadly, it was determined that Monica has a rare eye cancer.  She is receiving chemo treatments that will be followed by eye surgery.  Please keep this sweet little girl in your prayers.

Heart Evaluation and Surgery 

May 2018-  A congenital heart defect resulted in the critical need of a heart evaluation followed by surgery for baby Gage.  We are thankful he has recovered from surgery and the initial hospital recovery time and is now continuing recovery care at a healing home.

July UPDATE-  Back home with his nannies, Gage is building strength and energy after being in the hospital.  He is eating and sleeping well and feeling much better as evident in his updated picture.  

Surgery for Newborn Nina

March 2018-  Abandoned within days of her birth, Nina has been hospitalized for testing and evaluation to determine the best course of action for complex heart defects.  In the meantime, she has successfully gone through anoplasty surgery.  

Critical Care and Surgery

January 2018- Newborn by girl, Mya, required immediate hospitalization following her abandonment and finding.  She is currently being treated and has undergone a life-saving surgery.

March UPDATE- After a difficult journey, sweet Mya has been discharged from the hospital into healing home care.

May UPDATE-  Mya is doing well and gaining weight steadily.  Doctors believe she doesn't need to have her heart repaired right now; and will continue with follow-up echoes.

Cleft Lip Surgery

January 2018-  Corine will soon have the opportunity to have her cleft lip repaired.  It's a joy to be part of her healing. 

February UPDATE-  Following a successful surgery and initial recovery, Corine has been discharged back to the orphanage.

April UPDATE-  From the recent picture below, you can see how wonderfully Corine's cleft lip repair has healed!

[ 2017 Medical Services]

  Cleft Palate Surgery

November 2017-  Two year old Susan received life changing cleft palate surgery this month.  It will make a huge difference in her life.

Heart Surgery

November 2017- Two month old Jerome needs immediate corrective surgery to repair a heart defect.

December UPDATE-  Jerome has successfully come off the ventilator following open heart surgery.  Your continued prayers are appreciated.

January 2018 UPDATE-  Jerome was discharged from the hospital and is now receiving continued care for recovery at a healing home.

Four Cleft Lip Surgeries

October/November 2017-  Sweet babies Kimberly, Ruth, Taryn and Chase will receive corrective surgery on their cleft lip  giving them the best chance at a healthy life. 

November UPDATE- All four babies....Taryn, Kimberly, Ruth, and Chase's ... have had completed and successful surgeries!

Hospital Care and Testing

August 2017- Baby Jimmy suddenly began have seizures.  He was hospitalized for testing and treatment and released back to the healing home eleven days later.  

Critical Medical Care

July 2017- A child's age doesn't make any difference when critical medical care is needed.  Newborn baby Griffin needed hospitalization and immediate medical treatment to survive.  Fourteen-year-old Diana just completed a much needed heart surgery which went well.  Griffin remains hospitalized with continued medical attention.  

September UPDATE-  Griffin has healed well.  Look how wonderful Griffin is looking.  A special thank-you to donors who invest in life changing medical care.

Five Children with Medical Needs

May/June 2017-  Because of  our generous donors, we are able to help support the medical needs of five more little ones: Ann Marie [hospitalization for intestinal issues], Brent [orthopedic surgery], Sully [life-saving esophageal surgery], Harlow [eye surgery] and Morgan [eye surgery].   

Life Saving Hospitalization

March 2017- Weak and suffering from pneumonia, preemie Tessa was admitted to the hospital for life saving treatment and care.  We are grateful to our donors who helped cover some of Tessa's hospital cost.   

April UPDATE-  Thankfully, Tessa has been discharged from the hospital and is now residing at a healing home for continued care.  Doesn't she look wonderful?

Heart Surgery

March 2017-  Medical care is usually needed for most orphans; some more urgent than others.  In Robb's case, his need is for timely heart surgery, which will most likely be scheduled next month. Please keep Robb in your prayers.  

Medical Treatment for Pneumonia

February 2017-  The winter cold weather can be life threatening for a frail baby.  It is our pleasure to help support the hospital costs of baby Christine as she receives life saving treatment.

March UPDATE-  Thankfully, Christine is responding well to treatment.  We hope to hear soon that she is able to be released from the hospital into healing home care.

April UPDATE- Christine has been discharged and is resting comfortably in healing home care.

Hospitalization of Premature Baby Girl

January 2017-  Baby Connie was born prematurely and required hospitalization for life saving care. Hope's Heart is honored to help fund the treatment that will allow her to grow healthy and strong.

February UPATE-  Connie has responded well to treatment and was able to be discharged from the hospital  to a healing home for further care.

Hospitalization for Pneumonia

January 2017-  Baby Hadley and Baby Callen have been hospitalized for treatment of pneumonia. We trust for their quick and complete healing; and are pleased to contribute to their hospital care. 

February 2017-  Following successful treatment, both babies were discharged from the hospital.

[ 2016 Medical Services]

Immunizations

November 2016- A series of immunizations administered over a period of time help protect infants and young children from potentially life threatening diseases.  We are pleased to help fund some of these medical costs.  

 Emergency Hospital Care for Joanna

October 2016- Born with a life threatening medical condition, Joanna was rushed to the hospital for critical surgery.  Her life was saved, and Joanna spent the next month in the hospital.  We were honored to join with others to help fund Joanna's surgery and hospital stay. 

January 2017 UPDATE-  Joanna has healed well.  After a couple months in healing home care, Joanna is ready to join her adoptive family.

Orthopedic Correction

September 2016-  Baby Seamus will be needing casting/bracing treatments to correct one of his knees that is flexed the wrong way.  This gentle movement will help with his physical development.

Hospitalizations

August 2016-  Baby Fergus is experiencing pain from a hernia.  We are happy to help fund part of his surgery costs.  Little Rena is hospitalized as she gains strength for medical testing and potential surgery.

Orthopedic Evaluation

June 2016- An orthopedic evaluation by an orthopedic specialist will help determine the best plan of treatment for newborn baby Brent.

Seven Little Ones to Benefit from Cleft  Surgery

April 2016-  We are pleased to introduce you to Leo, Danielle, Charlie, Allyson, Samuel, Stephanie and LeeAnn.  These adorable children are slated to have their  cleft lip surgically repaired this month [with the exception of Allyson who will have her palate repaired].  What a life changing procedure this will be for each one of them.

Hospitalization for Pneumonia

February 2016-  It is an honor to help support the hospital costs for newborn baby Walter to receive the medical attention he needs to overcome pneumonia.  Thankfully, he recovered well and is growing and becoming more active.

First Cleft Lip Surgery of 2016

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