Josie was diagnosed with spina bifida, a condition where the spinal cord protrudes outside the body, while still in her mother’s womb. Dr. Sarah Korth met her parents as they navigated the very difficult decision about whether to have risky prenatal surgery to potentially improve Josie’s life.  Listen to the inspiring story about this family’s journey.

<p>Josie was diagnosed with spina bifida, a condition where the spinal cord protrudes outside the body, while still in her mother&rsquo;s womb. Dr. Sarah Korth met her parents as they navigated the very difficult decision about whether to have risky prenatal surgery to potentially improve Josie&rsquo;s life.&nbsp; Listen to the inspiring story about this family&rsquo;s journey.</p>

Inspiring Moments is made possible by Kennedy Krieger Institute. Kennedy Krieger Institute is internationally recognized for improving the lives of more than 24,000 children and young adults with disorders and injuries of the brain, spinal cord, and musculoskeletal system each year. The Institute is a non-profit, specialty pediatric healthcare and education organization that's headquartered in Baltimore and has locations throughout Maryland.
They serve patients, students and families with inpatient and outpatient clinics; home and community services; and school-based special education programs. Kennedy Krieger trains nearly 1,000 professionals each year and conducts critical research to help unlock the full potential of children right here in Maryland, and around the world.

Inspiring Moments is made possible by Kennedy Krieger Institute. Kennedy Krieger Institute is internationally recognized for improving the lives of more than 24,000 children and young adults with disorders and injuries of the brain, spinal cord, and musculoskeletal system each year. The Institute is a non-profit, specialty pediatric healthcare and education organization that's headquartered in Baltimore and has locations throughout Maryland.<br>They serve patients, students and families with inpatient and outpatient clinics; home and community services; and school-based special education programs. Kennedy Krieger trains nearly 1,000 professionals each year and conducts critical research to help unlock the full potential of children right here in Maryland, and around the world.

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