September 11, 2026

A Minor Fall, a Life-Threatening Brain Bleed and a Remarkable Recovery

River’s Emergency Brain Surgery and Road to Recovery When River suffered a devastating brain bleed after what appeared to be a minor fall, his mother’s quick action, a medical helicopter flight and expert care at Rady Children’s helped save his life. The emergency began on an ordinary day with what seemed like a minor fall.…

Neurology
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November 4, 2025

Brave Beginnings: The NICU at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego Gives Vulnerable Newborns the Best Possible Start

For most families, the first moments of a baby’s life are filled with joy. But when a baby comes too early or needs urgent medical attention, that joy can quickly turn to fear. While most deliveries go smoothly, roughly 10% of newborns need extra support. In San Diego, that often means a transfer from the…

Neonatology
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November 3, 2025

Amazing Amir: A Premature Baby Thrives in the NICU at Rady Children’s

The majority of Blanca Cortez’s pregnancy could be described as uneventful. Ultrasounds showed that baby Amir was developing normally, and no serious issues were detected. “Amir’s dad was the one who was nauseous,” Blanca jokes. At 24 weeks, everything changed. Blanca was rushed to the hospital and gave birth to Amir. She didn’t even get…

Neonatology
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October 6, 2025

A Legacy of Care: A Father-Daughter Duo at Rady Children’s

Dr. John Bradley and Dr. Erin Bradley share a mission—and a meaningful bond At Rady Children’s Hospital–San Diego, some connections go beyond medicine. For John Bradley, MD, medical director of the Division of Infectious Diseases, and his daughter, Erin Bradley, MD, a critical care physician in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), working side by…

Rady Children's Staff
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March 26, 2025

Brandon’s Journey: A Mother’s Perspective

October 3, 2023—the Day Our World Changed Forever, and Our Family Faced Our Biggest Challenge. My son, Brandon, was 17 years old, a senior in high school, halfway through the football season. Senior year—an important and memorable chapter of life. Brandon was especially excited about football, a sport he loved and had played since the…

Trauma
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August 22, 2018

Emma’s Incredible Journey

Emma’s Incredible Journey at Rady Children’s By Erica Gadbois A Routine Diagnosis Takes a Turn “It’s respiratory — totally normal.” After taking her daughter, Emma, then 17 months old, to the doctor for cold-like symptoms and a fever, Jessica Keene breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this routine diagnosis. But what was in store…

Emergency Department, Heart Institute
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