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A small smile, a life-changing journey

Cleft lip and cleft palate affects about 1 in 700 babies. University Health pediatric plastic surgeon Richard Thomson explains how these conditions develop and why early repair is so important for speech, hearing and dental development. The segment also spotlights Baby Simon’s journey and Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, which helps cover surgery costs for uninsured children. Learn more at universityhealth.com/cleft.