Children's of Mississippi Kid Captain of the Week: Thomas Blanks
September 13, 2017 | Football
Kid Captain is a partnership between Children's of Mississippi and the Mississippi State Bulldogs to honor pediatric patients. Their inspirational stories remind us just how truly courageous these young people are. We are pleased to introduce this week's Children's of Mississippi Kid Captain Thomas Blanks from Madison, Mississippi.
Thomas Blanks – Madison, MS
About Children's of Mississippi
With Mississippi's only children's hospital plus clinics statewide, Children's of Mississippi is here for every Mississippi kid. Children's of Mississippi is part of the University of Mississippi Medical Center. To learn more, visit mississippikids.org.
Thomas Blanks – Madison, MS
In 2013, Thomas experienced a seizure and was rushed to the ER at Batson Children's Hospital in Jackson. After some additional testing, Thomas was diagnosed with epilepsy. In 2015, Thomas spent a week in the dedicated epilepsy unit under the care of Dr. Brad Ingram and a team of epilepsy specialists. As a result, the team was able to better understand Thomas' condition and find the right treatment for his seizures. In July, Thomas celebrated one year of being seizure free. He loves playing baseball, and he loves the Bulldogs!
About Children's of Mississippi
With Mississippi's only children's hospital plus clinics statewide, Children's of Mississippi is here for every Mississippi kid. Children's of Mississippi is part of the University of Mississippi Medical Center. To learn more, visit mississippikids.org.
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