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We are delighted to welcome Kurestin Miller, MD, to the Clinic for Special Children team! As an Internal Medicine and Pediatrics physician, Dr. Miller brings her passion for compassionate, comprehensive care to patients of all ages. During her residency, she completed a clinical rotation at the Clinic and quickly developed an interest in our mission. As an Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Physician, Dr. Miller will work as a member of our clinical team to evaluate, diagnose, and treat children and adults who visit the Clinic for care. She works closely with our laboratory team, genetic counselors, and nursing team to provide compassionate, accessible, and affordable care to families. In her free time, Dr. Miller enjoys knitting, cooking, and exploring different restaurants in the area. She also enjoys traveling with her husband. To learn more about Dr. Miller, please visit her bio page here: https://clinicforspecialchildren.org/staff/kurestin-miller-md/ The post Welcome, Dr. Kurestin Miller! first appeared on Clinic for Special Children .

Statement from the Clinic for Special Children Due to patient privacy, we are unable to discuss details regarding this particular inquiry. For questions regarding measles-associated deaths, please contact the Lancaster County Coroner’s Office directly. For questions related to Lancaster County’s response to the measles outbreak, please contact the Pennsylvania Department of Health directly. For questions regarding Amish Lethal Microcephaly, please refer to the following sources and published research papers: https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/amish-lethal-microcephaly/ Siu VM, Ratko S, Prasad AN, Prasad C, Rupar CA. Amish microcephaly: Long-term survival and biochemical characterization. Am J Med Genet A. 2010 Jul;152A(7):1747-51. doi: 10.1002/ajmg.a.33373. PMID: 20583149. Rosenberg MJ, Agarwala R, Bouffard G, Davis J, Fiermonte G, Hilliard MS, Koch T, Kalikin LM, Makalowska I, Morton DH, Petty EM, Weber JL, Palmieri F, Kelley RI, Schäffer AA, Biesecker LG. Mutant deoxynucleotide carrier is associated with congenital microcephaly. Nat Genet. 2002 Sep;32(1):175-9. doi: 10.1038/ng948. Epub 2002 Aug 19. PMID: 12185364. Kelley RI, Robinson D, Puffenberger EG, Strauss KA, Morton DH. Amish lethal microcephaly: a new metabolic disorder with severe congenital microcephaly and 2-ketoglutaric aciduria. Am J Med Genet. 2002 Nov 1;112(4):318-26. doi: 10.1002/ajmg.10529. PMID: 12376931. The post Statement from the Clinic for Special Children first appeared on Clinic for Special Ch

Our Summer 2026 newsletter shares the inspiring story of the Blank family and their journey navigating Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), along with insights from our Medical Director about this rare genetic condition. You’ll also learn about two new specialty services coming to the Clinic, meet new members of our team, catch up on recent milestones, and find details about our remaining 2026 benefit auctions and record-breaking 5K. The post Summer 2026 Newsletter | All About CAH! first appeared on Clinic for Special Children .

2026 Plain Community Health Consortium Conference July 20 – 21, 2026 Holiday Inn/Imperial Event Center Lancaster, PA ___________________________________________________ Registration is now closed. View the agenda here To view event details, please visit the PCHC website HERE . The Clinic for Special Children is hosting the 12th Annual Plain Community Health Consortium conference at the Holiday Inn/Imperial Event Center in downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This year’s conference, themed Rooted in Care, Growing in Knowledge , will focus on the identification, treatment, research, and care of rare genetic disorders in the Plain communities across North America. This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit The post 2026 Translational Medicine Conference in Lancaster first appeared on Clinic for Special Children .

Over 710 participants joined us on Saturday, May 16th, at the Leola Produce Auction for our 8th annual Clinic for Special Children 5k! This year, we added a new event, our 1.5-mile family walk, which was a hit and helped us break our previous attendance record by the hundreds! Thanks to all of the participants, supporters, sponsors, volunteers, and more who helped us raise over $60,000 for families facing rare genetic disorders. We are deeply appreciative of the support and are already looking forward to next year’s race! VIEW PHOTOS VIEW RESULTS The post Over $60,000 raised during our 2026 5k, family walk, & kids color fun run! first appeared on Clinic for Special Children .

Our first newsletter of the year highlights how our outreach clinics are expanding across different regions to bring expert care directly to families where they live . We also share our 2026-2029 Strategic Plan , a roadmap that will guide the Clinic’s mission through expanded service offerings, groundbreaking research, and the sharing of our specialized knowledge . Plus, read all the exciting details for our 2026 benefit auction season —the community-led events that help provide over 68% of our annual operating budget ! The post Spring 2026 Newsletter | Taking Our Care on the Road first appeared on Clinic for Special Children .

Join us on May 16, 2026! Runners, joggers, and walkers – join us for the Clinic for Special Children 5k, a chip-timed, 3.1-mile race along rolling scenic roads through Lancaster County farmland. The course winds past Amish schoolhouses and acres of picturesque farms. Strollers & mobility devices are welcome! The race is presented by Nemours Children’s Health ! New this year: a 1.5-mile family walk option! Register for the family walk by April 21st to be guaranteed a race shirt. While supplies last after April 21st. The chip-timed 5k race and the family walk start and end at the Leola Produce Auction! After the 5k and family walk end, we will have a kid’s color fun run for children ages 10 & under (fun run is free, but registration is required). All proceeds benefit the Clinic for Special Children. We hope you can join us! Race Details LOCATION | Leola Produce Auction (135 Brethren Church Road, Leola, PA 17540). Parking will be on-site at the Leola Produce Auction. Please enter Brethren Church Road from Route 23/East Main Street. TIMES | 7:30 a.m. – race day registration opens for the 5k, family walk, and kid’s color fun run. 8:45 a.m. – race day registration closes for all events. 9:00 a.m. – 5k race & family walk start. 9:45 AM – awards ceremony starts. 10:15 AM – Kid’s color fun run starts. PACKET PICK-UP | You can pick up your bib and shirt (if applicable) on race day from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. at the Leola Produce Auction (135 Brethren Church Road, Leola, PA 17540). 5K E

From hitting the pavement for our 5K race to bidding at our benefit auctions or sharing a meal at a community dinner, there are so many ways to support the Clinic for Special Children this year! Every Moment Matters Whether you’re joining us in person or participating in an online fundraiser, every event directly supports our mission: providing accessible, affordable, and compassionate care to children and adults living with rare genetic disorders. Ready to plan how to support CSC this year? Click below to view or download our full 2026 Events Calendar ! The post Our 2026 Event Calendar first appeared on Clinic for Special Children .

Our 2025 Annual Report , themed Reaching New Heights , highlights a year of meaningful progress and bold planning for the future. Guided by a comprehensive strategic planning process, the Clinic established an ambitious course through 2029 centered on three core pillars: Expanding Accessible Care , Engaging in Impactful Research , and Sharing Knowledge . This report showcases the impactful work accomplished in 2025, reflects on refreshed mission and values that will anchor the years ahead, and underscores the growing demand for compassionate clinical care, specialized laboratory services, and innovative research. Above all, it celebrates the partnership of generous supporters who make it possible to provide families with accessible care, diagnostic answers, and hope for new treatments. The post Reaching New Heights: Our 2025 Annual Report is Here! first appeared on Clinic for Special Children .

We invite you to consider donating to the Clinic for Special Children and support families, like the Comeaux family. When the Comeaux family reached out to the Clinic for Special Children for a second opinion for their son, Kado’s rare genetic disorder, they were overwhelmed by fear and uncertainty. That changed the very same evening when one of the Clinic doctors visited them to deliver a message they hadn’t heard before: Kado could live a full life. Through dedicated research and compassionate care, we have become global experts in Kado’s condition and could offer hope. You can read their story, a letter from our Executive Director, and donate to the Clinic. Your gift ensures families like the Comeauxs continue to receive affordable, compassionate, and cutting-edge care. Give today! Or you can mail your gift of cash or a check (made to Clinic for Special Children) to: Clinic for Special Children PO Box 500 Intercourse, PA 17534 The post How the Comeaux family found hope at the Clinic first appeared on Clinic for Special Children .

A new study, led by clinicians and researchers at the Clinic, has been published in this month’s issue of Molecular Genetics and Metabolism . Managing weight with Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD) is a delicate balancing act, as traditional dieting can often trigger a dangerous metabolic crisis. This landmark 52-week study followed nine adults with MSUD to see if metformin , a common diabetes medication, could help them slim down safely. The results were encouraging: participants lost an average of 2.8% of their body weight without causing their leucine levels to spike. Most people tolerated the medication well, and many felt more empowered in managing their health—some even felt confident enough to try new foods. By proving that weight loss is possible without risking a medical emergency , this study paves the way for future research into even more effective treatments like GLP-1s. To learn more, visit the journal’s website HERE . The post CSC publishes new research on metformin therapy for weight loss in adults with maple syrup urine disease first appeared on Clinic for Special Children .

The Vision for 2026 & Beyond Throughout 2025, we worked diligently on a comprehensive strategic planning process to set an ambitious course for the Clinic through 2029. Our vision is built on three essential pillars: Expanding Accessible Care Engaging in Impactful Research Sharing Knowledge We are excited to share the details of this plan and outline how these strategic goals will guide our journey toward 2029 and beyond. As we strive for new heights in accessibility, innovation, and education, it is your partnership that makes this work possible. The post Our 2026-2029 Strategic Plan first appeared on Clinic for Special Children .