Can you imagine being so fearful of unknown germs that you became confined to your bed? Sadly, that was the reality for 18-year-old Andrew Leitch. Diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder, Andrew’s trust in his mental health care team at the IWK Health Centre have helped him enjoy his life again.
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Zaccari
Born with a rare and life-threatening kidney disease, Zaccari needed a kidney transplant to survive. In February 2018, his mom received the call that would save her…
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Alyssa Rose
After experiencing frequent headaches and blurry vision, Alyssa was diagnosed with a tumour on her brain stem that required a complex surgery.