Theo's Story: Sweet and Sassy
Born with a Vein of Galen aneurysm, this opinionated eight-year-old gets the support he needs to thrive through Medicaid.
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January (by Tasha Nelson)
Medical parents will know exactly where I’m going the second I say the following, “January is coming.” January is
My Son is in Hospice and his Healthcare Matters (by Tonya Prifogle)
My 7-year-old son Colton is in hospice. Our entire family has been gathered around his bedside for weeks. His health,
Of Mickey Mouse and Congressmen (by Sandra Joy Stein)
“Hello, my name is Sandra,” I recorded onto the senator’s voicemail as my own voice cracked. “I am calling
Every Child Deserves a Chance (by Amy & Erik Boyle)
Like most couples, when we dreamed of having a child we dreamed about our child laughing, playing, growing up strong
Why I’m Speaking Up (by Stacy Staggs)
I wish y’all could have seen my face when I was handed a megaphone, of all things. Actually, it
A Book that Shaped Me: Best Friends on Wheels by Debra Shirley (by Ben Smith, 5th Grade)
Best Friend on Wheels shaped me because it taught me that it is okay to have a sister with a
Celebrating Father's Day (by Josh Fyman)
This Sunday, I’ll be celebrating Father’s Day as a dad for the eighth time. My first one was
What Does Medicaid Mean to You? (by Mark Morrison)
Parents and family members of children with complex medical needs from across the country have sent us their stories. Stories
Spread the Word to End the Word (by Laura Hatcher)
The first time a doctor suggested that my son was mentally retarded was a shock. Simon was five, and though
I Chose Life (by Elena Hung)
I chose life. I chose life when my husband and I planned to have a baby. I chose life when
Anonymity (by Mark Morrison)
I keep thinking about anonymity. That’s what President Obama gave us. For 6 years, since my son’s birth