Down Syndrome

Patient Stories | Meet Regina

Regina Juergens was born with odds stacked against her. She was born without an esophagus. She had a heart defect. And she had Down syndrome. But after more than 100 hospital procedures, her complications are manageable. She has eight loving brothers and sisters and parents who volunteer and are eager to share her story. Regina is 4 and is beating the odds. She goes to preschool and makes friends everywhere she goes. 

Regina Juergens was born with odds stacked against her. She was born without an esophagus. She had a heart defect. And she had Down syndrome. But after more than 100 hospital procedures, her complications are manageable. She has eight loving brothers and sisters and parents who volunteer and are eager to share her story. Regina is 4 and is beating the odds. She goes to preschool and makes friends everywhere she goes.