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Meet Samuel and Nicholas Woodhouse Rogers, Arkansas
Nick’s ACH experience came first. In 2006, he fell out of a golf cart and was referred to Arkansas Children's Hospital, where he was rushed immediately. After arriving in Little Rock, Nick was diagnosed with an epidural hematoma, which is a build-up of blood in the brain. He had surgery to repair the hematoma later that evening. Nick and Sam’s mother, Tera, was put at ease by the ACH medical staff. “All of the nurses and residents were so patient with our questions and concerns,” she says. “The neurosurgeons were great at explaining what happened. We felt like we were given information immediately and actively involved in all decisions and diagnoses.” Nick was released from ACH three days after his surgery. His family was relieved, not knowing they would be back at ACH in a few months with their other son, Sam. Sam was referred to ACH by his pediatrician after a routine check-up revealed some problems. At ACH, Sam underwent further testing and soon, a diagnosis was clear – Sam had Marfan syndrome, a condition characterized by extreme height, disproportionate limbs, dislocation of the eye lenses and problems with the heart and other blood vessels. “We are so grateful to the physicians at ACH who worked together so quickly to help diagnose Sam at such an early age,” says Tera. “This allows us to make modifications to his lifestyle that will provide him with a long, healthy life.” Unlike Nick’s one-time ACH experience, Sam will continue to visit ACH so doctors can monitor his condition. “Being at ACH with both boys, I was really able to see both sides of the hospital,” Tera says. “With Nick, I saw the inpatient side of things, and with Sam, I see the clinic visits/outpatient side of things. It makes me appreciate Arkansas Children's Hospital.” Today, Nick and Sam are very alike, yet very different. Nick loves sports and wants to play football or golf when he grows up. Sam, who cannot participate in contact sports, loves to sing, play with his friends and cheer on his favorite NASCAR driver. 
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Samuel and Nicholas Woodhouse are 6-year-old twins with many things in common. They shared a womb, they share a birthday and both have been treated at Arkansas Children's Hospital. 