Episode 101
          In this episode, KidHealth travels to Minneapolis to follow a surgical team before, during and after a delicate spinal operation. Viewers will experience it through the eyes of the doctors and nurses, the patient and her parents. Then, KidHealth visits animal-assisted therapy programs in Galveston, Texas and the Florida Keys. Sometimes the human touch is just not enough, and animals such as dogs, rabbits, horses and even dolphins become part of the treatment team for kids. KidHealth also introduces us to Dr. Stephen Zeigler. After suffering near-fatal burns as a 9-year-old, Dr. Zeigler has repaid his debt to the medical community by becoming a skilled surgeon himself.


Episode 102
          KidHealth visits Erie, Pennsylvania and Greenville, South Carolina where doctors are using sophisticated computer equipment for motion analysis. With the technology, orthopedic doctors can custom-tailor a correction for children with troubled gaits, such as those suffering from cerebral palsy. Then, KidHealth travels to Springfield, MA and Galveston, Texas to investigate chest deformities. A collapsed chest wall isn't just unsightly, it could also present significant health risks; corrective surgery achieves quick and dramatic results. In Philadelphia, 11-year-old Ali Paris suffers from a rare, incurable form of epilepsy, called Landau-Kleffner syndrome, which has affected, among other things, her ability to speak. Her 14-year-old sister is spearheading an effort to raise funds to find a cure in this profile on the therapeutic power of love.


Episode 103
          Skin grafts are routinely performed to help burn victims recover. But what happens when the affected area is too large for a graft of the patient's own skin? KidHealth travels to Boston and Cincinnati where scientists are growing artificial skin to help kids with serious burns. Then it's off to Galveston, TX to learn about music therapy. For burned children, the healing process is not just physical, but emotional as well. Music therapy provides some of these kids with a much-needed release. KidHealth then goes to Sacramento to visit with hospitalized kids who are excited about the prospect of returning to the real world but nervous about the reaction they'll receive about their changed appearances. We'll accompany a burned child on his first day back at school and see the hospital program that removes most of the anxiety from the transition process.


Episode 104
          In Chicago, Tyler Todd's first birthday was as much a milestone for medical science as for the boy's family. The infant was born with his heart on the outside of his chest wall but, thanks to surgical intervention, he became the seventh known child to survive his condition. KidHealth then investigates what happens when patients live too far to get to hospitals conveniently. Thanks to telemedicine, doctors can conduct examinations and even check X-rays of patients in remote locations without having to leave their offices. In Tampa, KidHealth visits Tiffany Yorks, who was born with mermaid syndrome ó a fusing of the legs that is usually fatal. Tiffany not only survived thanks to some amazing surgery, but her physical recovery and life-affirming outlook have become an inspiration to her family, friend and classmates.


Episode 105
          Kids and computers are a natural mix but, for sick children, computers are more than just a way to play games. KidHealth travels to Portland and Minneapolis to find out how computers enable patients to form relationships with one another nationwide, keep up with their schoolwork, speak when they're incapable of forming words, and create art despite extreme disabilities. Next, KidHealth introduces us to Tin Nguyen, a Vietnamese boy who is beating juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Explore the new research that will be used to create more happy endings for sufferers of this crippling disease. Then, KidHealth visits Philadelphia's Independence Square. Many young people with orthopaedic injuries receive rehabilitative therapy under conditions that no way mirror what they'll encounter in the real world. Independence Square simulates a variety of real-world environments ( movie theaters, grocery stores, kitchens, etc. ) so that patients leave the hospital feeling confident of their ability to cope with the outside world.


Episode 106
          When is a foot not a foot? When it's a knee. In this groundbreaking procedure, KidHealth follows a child in Portland who has his missing upper leg replaced by his lower leg, his foot rotated to form a functional knee, and a prosthesis added, making motion once again possible for this young amputee. KidHealth then travels to Chicago to learn about craniofacial defects such as cleft lip, cleft palate and facial tumors. All are surgically correctible, but it takes a team approach to address all the issues confronting children with craniofacial problems. KidHealth follows one such case, and sits it on a group strategy session. Then, KidHealth introduces viewers to Hillary Plog. A spinal cord injury after a car accident left this attractive young woman paralyzed. But, Hillary hasn't let her injuries sideline her. Using a specially equipped auto, she travels to classrooms around the Chicago area, connecting with her young audiences as she stresses the importance of making smart driving decisions.


Episode 107
          The medical profession has all too often treated kids' conditions while ignoring their pain. KidHealth visits three different hospitals who are testing new medicines, multidisciplinary teamwork and alternative approaches such as meditation, visualization and acupuncture to keep their young charges as pain-free as possible. Next KidHealth learns about the wide world of adventure sports for disabled children. Wheelchair basketball used to be one of the few competitive events available for these kids, but today’s amazing athletes can go scuba diving, ski, kayak, engage in a spirited hockey match on sledges, and even take part in dogsled races. Then KidHealth travels to Chicago to meet Tad Lietz. When 13-year-old Tad plays the cello, people tend to listen ó not only because the boy is an accomplished musician, but also because he's missing his left arm and plays with his left foot.


Episode 108
          Thanks to surgically implanted electrodes, some wheelchair-bound youngsters are now able to rise and walk on their own. KidHealth travels to Philadelphia to learn more about functional electrical stimulation. Next, KidHealth asks, "What goes on at a hospital outpatient clinic?" Go behind the scenes and follow some doctors on their rounds as they use quick wits, skilled hands and strong feet to treat a wide variety of patients. Then, KidHealth visits Minneapolis/St. Paul to introduce us to Ashlie Story. Born with only one leg and a partial arm, Ashlie has been dazzling audiences with her gymnastics ability since she was five years old. The Native American girl is also an honor student and an award-winning inspirational speaker.


Episode 109
          Osteogenesis imperfecta, or brittle bone disease, is a crippling affliction that leaves children confined to wheelchairs and, in severe cases, in danger of their lives. KidHealth visits Montreal to learn about new research that is helping these kids walk. Next, we meet Shaneic Williams who was born with extreme bow-leggedness, called Blount’s disease. The condition was corrected, but two years later it returned. Now she's undergoing treatment to keep it at bay for good thanks to the Ilizarov device, an external fixator that looks like something out of a Tinker Toy set. KidHealth learns how doctors in Houston and Minneapolis can actually lengthen legs that have suffered from stunted growth. Then KidHealth finds out what kind of a people become pediatric nurses. What are the rewards and challenges of the profession? How do they keep from burning out? Meet these extraordinary nurses and witness the remarkable difference exceptional nursing care can make in the lives of sick children.


Episode 110
          Just like clothing, when it comes to wheelchairs, one-size-fits-all is often not the solution. KidHealth meets experts in Tampa and Salt Lake City who customize wheelchairs for special cases. They help a woman with brittle bone disease navigate the bumps and ruts of hallways and parking lots and enable a young Brazilian boy able to pilot his chair easily ó despite being born without arms or legs. Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, known as ADHD, is much in the news these days ó but is it being overdiagnosed? Is Ritalin too often used to treat kids who are just going about the normal, unruly business of being kids? KidHealth follows a patient in Portland through an evaluation and learns about a condition that is largely known but not always understood. Then, KidHealth travels to Chicago to meet Paul Szuba. Born without a left hand, he refused to be sidelined. He not only builds customized go-carts, but a room full of trophies attests to his skill as a driver.


Episode 111
          Where will the next big breakthrough in pediatric medicine take place? Perhaps in Houston, where a researcher has found a link between a mutated protein and dwarfism. Or in St. Louis, where a miniature video camera makes some spinal cord surgeries far less invasive procedures. Or in Tampa, where the inspiration for a new, stronger ligament and tendon substitute was hatched from the egg casing of a sea skate. Next KidHealth visits Salt Lake City to learn about the most common congenital disorder of the lower extremities - clubfoot, which used to be a life sentence of painful limping. Surgery can help greatly, but now an established, surgery-free, less expensive alternative is getting a second look. Then, KidHealth finds out that long hospital stays don't just take a physical and emotional toll on kids ó they can also cause them to fall far behind on their schooling. That's why some hospitals employ full-time teachers with the tricky task of keeping a continually changing student body up to speed. KidHealth gets an up-close and personal look at one such teacher.


Episode 112
          Some 20 years ago, a process called pollicization was developed which gave new hope to children born with no or deformed thumbs. The missing or damaged digit was replaced by another finger or. Now surgeons can create thumbs that come amazingly close to the look and dexterity of the real thing. KidHealth travels to St. Louis to observe one such operation in progress and meet a few kids who've had the procedure done successfully. Next, KidHealth visits Philadelphia and Chicago to learn about a new techniques for treating scoliosis that uses staples to hold the spine in place, replacing the need for invasive surgery and the unflattering braces kids resist wearing. Then, KidHealth introduces viewers to Chicago's Katie Fiegen, an attractive high school senior who plays volleyball and baseball, runs the hurdles for the track team, sings in the jazz choir and plays the French horn - all without the benefit of a right arm. Her versatile prosthesis uses electrical impulses to create finger movements, and allows her to make full use of her many talents.


Episode 113
          Was Abraham Lincoln doomed to an early death even before an assassin's bullet cut his life short? Some doctors think the 16th president suffered from Marfan syndrome, a disease that, undetected, can trigger fatal heart attacks. KidHealth meets the Portland researcher who identified the genetic defect that causes Marfan, and learn what progress has been made toward a cure. Next, KidHealth discovers that prosthetic and orthotic devices like braces don't just come off an assembly line - they're painstakingly tailor-made to satisfy the aesthetic and practical aspirations of their recipients. KidHealth introduces a young amputee who, thanks to a customized prosthetic leg, has become an all-star on his Little League baseball team. Then KidHealth salutes parents, who are the all-too-often-unsung heroes of medical dramas. They do more than simply pace the hallways while doctors treat their children. Meet parents who have had to make wrenching decisions and great sacrifices to help ensure their children's return to health.