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Special sendoff for girl leaving Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Heart Center after 296 days

Amy leaving CHOA ICU after 296 days Amy has had quite the medical journey at the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Heart Center. (Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta )

ATLANTA — Amy has had quite the medical journey at the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Heart Center. She has had a heart transplant, multiple rounds on the life-saving ECMO machine, a multi-drug resistant blood infection, kidney failure, a tracheostomy and more.

Now, she’s has reason to celebrate. She’s ready to move on to the next stage of healing!

She first got our attention after video of her dancing to Ariana Grande went viral. She is a big fan of the singer and nurses played her song to help cheer up the 14-year-old.

It was the first time Amy smiled after months of treatment.

Now, Amy has another reason to smile.

After 296 days, Amy got to leave Children’s cardiac intensive care unit. On January 21, nurses decorated the hallway with dozens of balloons and made posters for her.

She clearly meant a lot to the nurses and staff.

We wish Amy the best of luck!

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