Like most U.S. hospitals, Cincinnati Children's is affected by the IV fluid shortage caused by damage to Baxter International's North Carolina production facility during Hurricane Helene. Our teams will continue to watch this situation and will provide any updates as needed.
Allison was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease at age 7. After trying and failing several medications, she had surgery and needed an ostomy bag for almost 3 years to allow her intestines time to heal. Talking to another teen with Crohn's through the IBD mentoring program helped Allison through some of the toughest times. She's now a mentor, and her parents are involved in several groups devoted to supporting IBD patients and their families.