Patient Story
A smile is contagious
Cleft and craniofacial patients spend a magical afternoon together at the zoo.
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- August 20, 2017
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Author:
Taylor Ballek
Taylor Ballek is a multimedia visual storyteller for the Health Beat team. Born in Winfield, Illinois, she went on to receive a bachelor’s degree in photojournalism from Central Michigan University in 2015. Her love for storytelling continues to grow with every person she has the privilege to meet through her journey of photojournalism. In her spare time she enjoys hammocking near Lake Michigan, rollerblading, collecting antique clocks, trying new restaurants and traveling to new cities.
Posts from Taylor Ballek
Patient Story
The art of healing
Patients and family enjoy an evening of art at the Children's Healing Center.
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- August 20, 2017
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Patient Story
‘You guys are mentally strong’
16 American Ninja Warriors flip into children's hospital to cheer kids.
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- August 8, 2017
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Patient Story
‘We are so excited’
A boatload of toys motored up to Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital to brighten patients' days.
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- July 25, 2017
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Patient Story
A ‘toytacular’ afternoon
The Bottomless Toy Chest makes a special delivery to children in the hospital.
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- April 26, 2017
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Patient Story
Doctors by day, rockstars by night
Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital hosts its first staff talent show.
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- March 3, 2017
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Patient Story
Batman returns
Children's hospital patients' days brightened with a Caped Crusader visit.
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- February 3, 2017
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Hoop dreams come true for patients
Kids score big with a visit from Harlem Globetrotters' Briana "Hoops" Green.
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- January 13, 2017
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Patient Story
‘A big holiday kiss to all of you’
Helen DeVos makes a special visit to the annual Christmas party at the children's hospital.
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- December 23, 2016
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‘I won’t let it drag me down’
A cystic fibrosis patient's wish to meet his favorite band, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, to come true.
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- December 20, 2016
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There’s magic in those sleigh bells
Santa visits children's hospital patients to share the cheer of Christmas.
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- December 19, 2016
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‘And a child shall lead them’
A cancer survivor helps organize an epic toy drive for the children's hospital.
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- December 13, 2016
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