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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Adverse experiences in a child’s younger years often have negative impact on that child’s future, but with proper help, there is hope. Listen to Dan… -
Seventeen years after Miss Debbie, a foster parent, took a chance on a 10 year-old boy who had been to 11 different foster placements. Today that same… -
“We got our Jackie back!” That was the sentiment of Jackie’s parents after their daughter had been treated for chronic pain at the Kennedy Krieger… -
Gerry Herman, co-director of the Bennett Institute for Physically Challenged Sports Program at Kennedy Krieger Institute, shares how Samantha went from… -
Yuva is a nationally-ranked chess player, an excellent student and a scientific researcher who also has Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Hear how he inspires… -
Dr. Beth Slomine shares a story about Amy Dykes, a former patient who had a large tumor removed from her brain when she was 18. Now fully recovered, Amy… -
In recognition of Rare Disease Day, that occurs later this month on February 28th, Kennedy Krieger Institute’s mitochondrial disease specialist, Dr.… -
Hear how Kristin, and her mom, refused to except dire prognoses about Kristin’s medical challenges and went on to defy the limitations that others… -
At this holiday season, we are inspired by two families who have joined together, from different corners of the globe, to combat the rare disease… -
Michele Mueller, Director of Special Events for Kennedy Krieger Institute tells us about the Kemp sisters. A close-knit, generous family who meets every…
