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The Kid of Steel Feb 28, 2020

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When we think of comic books, we think of the typical things. Soaring through the air, the capes, the symbols, beating the bad guy. You know, superhero stuff. But for the kids at Arkansas Children's their superpowers are even more page turning and for some cardiac patients the symbol on their chest makes them a superhero come to life. On this episode on the Live Learn and Play Podcast we talk with Adam Cherepski, Alex's Dad, about Alex's origin story and how he's using his powers for good.

The Person that She is Jan 30, 2020

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Type 1...Type 2. One of the first things that comes to mind after hearing these words is Diabetes and the complications that come with it. Faithful, loyal, funny, witty. A true family hero. The first things that come to mind when describing Finley Kate, a precious 8 year old with Type 1 Diabetes. On this episode of the Live, Learn and Play podcast Finley Cate's mom, Heather Patterson, joins us to discuss Finley Kate's journey that led to her diagnosis, how Finley and her family are maneuvering the complicated path of Type 1 Diabetes, and how you can support and impact the diabetic community.

To Protect and Serve Dec 30, 2019

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To protect and serve. A police officer's creed. But what happens when a devastating diagnosis attempts to take away a father and policeman's ability to protect the most important thing, his son's health. On today's episode we talk to Steve Chamness, a North Little Rock Police Officer to discuss the medical journey of his son Zach who was diagnosed as a young boy with a stage four brain tumor.

Just to be Her Mommy Nov 26, 2019

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We all make lists. Grocery lists, lists of goals, and just regular to do lists. But for some people a list can actually save a life. On today's episode of the Live. Learn. & Play podcast we talk with Ruby Peeler's Mom, Betsy, about her daughter's story and about a list she never expected to be on.

The Power of Patient Centered Care Oct 31, 2019

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A discussion with Parent Partner Jodie McGinley about the power of patient centered care, the importance of Family Advisory Boards at Arkansas Children's, and her own testimonial about her and her family's journey from heartbreak to giving back.

I Was Ready to Hear it Sep 26, 2019

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Teenage cancer survivor Alex Hinerman joins us on this episode to talk about the difficulty in getting diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma, the battles with cancer and treatment, and the special memories of her time at Arkansas Children's.

Kaden's Courage Sep 18, 2019

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Diagnosed in 2015, with Ewing Sarcoma, a bone cancer, Kaden Peebles understands the affects and inner strength it takes to battle cancer. This is her second battle with the disease but this time with Secondary Acute Myeloid Leukemia, caused by chemotherapy from her first fight with cancer. We sit down with Kaden to discuss her cancer fight and the next steps in her courageous medical journey.

A Firecracker of Hope Sep 04, 2019

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Erin Johnson, Tori's Mom, sits down on the podcast to discuss her 4 year old daughter's difficult and scary journey with pediatric cancer and how Arkansas Children's made a difference in the lives of Tori and her family.

She Looked Up at Me Aug 20, 2019

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In this episode of Live, Learn & Play, mom Heather Honaker sits down to tell the story of her youngest daughter, Ellie who was born Down Syndrome and underwent further health complications in the earliest time of her life.

Every Piece of Compassion Jul 11, 2019

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In this episode of Live, Learn & Play we sit down with Taylor Long, a nurse in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, to chat about the culture of nursing here at Arkansas Children's, the values of being a nurse, and a behind the scenes look at what makes Arkansas Children's different as a pediatric hospital.

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