John Michael

Children like John Michael Larson have a better chance at life because of the comprehensive programs Children’s provides. Before he was even born, John Michael’s parents decided Children’s was the best place for their son.

The Larsons live in Alaska, where during a regular pregnancy check-up, a nurse spotted a life-threatening birth defect affecting John’s lungs. His parents researched all the options for the birth and treatment of their baby, and over all their other options, they chose to give birth at the University of Colorado Hospital so that John’s condition could be treated by Children’s caring experts.

Minutes after he was born, baby John’s parents watched as their son was carried to Children’s, where a team of neonatologists waited for him. His surgery was a success, and after twenty-one days, the Larson family returned home. John is now a happy and thriving 1-year-old.