The Connections series is a collection of episodes celebrating the human moments we all share – moments that illustrate what we mean when we say that INTEGRIS Health is here For you. For health. For life.
Jaxon was born with cystic fibrosis, a serious genetic disorder with no cure. He had his first surgery at INTEGRIS Health when he was just 24 hours old, and has had to undergo tiresome daily treatments every day since. Luckily for Jaxon, his big brother Tristan has always been his protector and best friend.
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The Kretchmar Brothers: Tough Kid
Life is different for kids with cystic fibrosis. Jaxon had his first surgery at 24 hours old. But he also has a big brother that’s always been by his side.
It’s our promise and our invitation to you – to connect with you. To listen to you. To heal you and to keep you well. After all, this is the reason each of us chose health care in the first place.
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The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at INTEGRIS Children’s doesn’t just care for kids. It cares for the whole family, with a warm, comforting environment and places for caregivers to get some much-needed rest.
Life is fragile, and that’s never quite as clear as it is in a NICU. When babies are born months premature – or just have a fever that needs monitoring, parents find peace of mind in the INTEGRIS Health Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
It’s a disease with no cure. But with care available at INTEGRIS Health, children born with this once deadly disease are living longer and better than ever.