Innovations in Cleft Care for PRS: A Conversation with Nancy Rowan and Rachel Chavati

02/12/2025 32 min Episodio 94
Innovations in Cleft Care for PRS: A Conversation with Nancy Rowan and Rachel Chavati

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At the ACPA Annual Meeting, we sat down with Nancy Rowan and Rachel Chavati to discuss groundbreaking advancements in cleft care for Pierre Robin Sequence (PRS). Both mothers to sons born with cleft palate and PRS in the fall of 2022, they share their journeys as parents and advocates. Together, they co-founded HOAP for PRS (Healing with the Orthodontic Airway Plate for Pierre Robin Sequence), a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving outcomes for PRS patients. They also highlight the pioneering work of Dr. HyeRan Choo at Stanford, who is leading the way in creating less invasive treatment options. Learn more about their mission at www.hoapforprs.com. Links and Resources: Buy us a Coffee

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