Keilyn received her congenital heart disease diagnosis before coming into this world. Her mother, Bernardina, received the news while receiving prenatal services at Neighborhood Healthcare. And Keilyn’s alive and thriving today because of it.
Bernardina followed the guidance of Neighborhood’s midwife, Anne Allen, and other specialists to experience the healthiest pregnancy possible. Under careful supervision, she gave birth to Keilyn at full term.
As planned, Keilyn underwent open heart surgery six days later. She would experience three open-heart surgeries in all as part of a precise treatment plan. With each surgery came months of recovery, developmental delays, and more, all under the watchful, expert, and kind eye of Dr. Byron Chow and his care team at Neighborhood.
Keilyn’s six-year treatment plan also included nutritional advice, medication, vitamin observation, and even transportation to and from doctor’s appointments.
Dr. Chow and his care team also gave educational resources to Bernardina, describing referral processes, translating procedures and recommendations, and advice on how to sustain a healthy livelihood for both her and her daughter.
Today, Keilyn, no longer restricted from physical activity, enjoys playing with her dolls, singing, and dancing as she grows into a happy, healthy kindergartener.
Bernadina shares, “They [Neighborhood] are very interested in her care. I know I can count on Dr. Chow and the team for anything. I am very happy with Keilyn’s Pediatric Doctor. He is very kind and professional. My respects to him. She likes him a lot! She is not shy with him and trusts him.”