Inspiring Moments is made possible by Kennedy Krieger Institute, an internationally known, non-profit organization located in the greater Baltimore/Washington, D.C. region that transforms the lives of more than 25,000 individuals a year through inpatient and outpatient medical, behavioral health and wellness therapies, home and community services, school-based programs, training and education for professionals and advocacy.
Kennedy Krieger provides a wide range of services for children, adolescents and adults with diseases, disorders or injuries that impact the nervous system, ranging from mild to severe. The Institute is home to a team of investigators who contribute to the understanding of how disorders develop, while at the same time pioneer new interventions and methods of early diagnosis, prevention and treatment. The generous support of many, including the listeners of WYPR, help fund the life-changing services they provide to so many. Visit KennedyKrieger.org to support or for more information about Kennedy Krieger.
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Kennedy Krieger Institute
707 N. Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
Phone: 443-923-9200
KennedyKrieger.org
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Imagine starting your teenage years by facing yet another surgery. And this time the surgery is to attach metal frames--that will stay in place for six… -
Val was born at 23 weeks and 5 days gestation and spent 120 days in the NICU. As a result, she struggled throughout her life with what she calls… -
When Marcus first came to Center for Autism and Related Disorders at Kennedy Krieger, he was a two-year-old boy who wasn’t speaking and would run laps… -
Life can change in an instant. That is what happened to Purnell after being injured while crossing the street. As a result, Purnell had to relearn… -
It takes tremendous effort to come to terms with the death of a child, an event that no parent can ever truly move beyond. Dr. Connie Smith-Hicks talks… -
Abigail has conquered life-threatening health issues that would sideline many people. When her failing health pushed her to depression, she and her family… -
Dr. Brad Schlaggar, president and CEO of Kennedy Krieger Institute, shares a heartwarming story about a mother’s perseverance in helping her son, a young… -
A struggling, young, homeless mother learns self-confidence and how to be a better parent through a photo story book project. Listen to this inspiring… -
At Kennedy Krieger Institute, Shannon gets the treatment she needs to stay healthy and start her journey towards medical school. Listen to her physical… -
Imagine losing your father to an incurable genetic disorder when you are just a child and then finding out that you carry the same genetic condition that…
