The Randolph B. Capone Cleft Lip and Palate Program

01/14/2026

It's National Sticker Day! And we absolutely love smiley face stickers all over EVERYTHING, especially our Cleft Team Visit Day Passports. These help our patients (and grownups!) know who to expect to see during a visit and earn a prize at the end of the visit. Did you know a member of our Patient Family Advisory Council (PFAC) created this form for us? How cool!

01/07/2026

Are you a local business that wants to help make our annual Pizza Party a huge success for our patient families?!
We are in need of prizes for BINGO for our party on 2/1/16!
This was so much fun last year and so fun to partner with so many local business for the coolest prizes.
Please reach out to us at CleftLipAndPalate@gbmc.org if you’re interested in being a part!

12/29/2025

It’s almost that time of year again!
We hope to see all our patient families in just a few weeks at our annual Pizza Party!
If you did not receive an email, please message us.

12/18/2025

One of our favorite times of year! We ran our annual Holiday Cheer program and had distribution day yesterday! Thank you for our elves- Jameson, Henry and Paula and the MANY others that donated to our program to make the holidays extra magical and less stressful for some of our families.

*Applications will open again next October for Holiday Help 2026.*

12/03/2025

Thank you to Loyola University’s Operation Smile for donating these amazing birthday cards to send to our patients as part of our birthday card program!

12/01/2025

A few weeks ago, we took our older patients rock climbing and they absolutely crushed it🧗! It was an incredible opportunity to build new skills, confidence and a strong community. It was a blast🌟
If you have photos to share from this day, tag us!

12/01/2025

Dr. Capone's spirit of generosity inspired us to spread joy and assist our patients' families during the holidays. We're excited to say we have continued this tradition and encourage you to be a part of it. Send us a message if you’d like to help! 🎁

11/25/2025

Join us December 10th for a sweet treat that benefits our program!

11/13/2025

Happy Genetic Counselor Day to our very own, Amy Kimball!
Amy loves what she does helping families navigate the world of genetics with a compassionate stance and so much empathy. She also loves her family, the outdoors and sports.
We are grateful for Amy and all the amazing Genetic Counselors at !

11/10/2025

Christmas is in full swing at the Corner Shop at GBMC! Don’t miss the holiday fun, stop in next time you’re nearby. 🎅✨

10/16/2025

Another one of our amazing Cleft Team members! Well deserved, Dr. Nguyen!

✨ As GBMC celebrates 60 years, we’re honoring the women who help shape our history and inspire our future.

Meet the Visionary Women of GBMC—leaders, innovators, and caregivers whose impact reaches far beyond our walls.

💚 Dr. Theresa Nguyen, GBMC’s first female Chair of Pediatrics, is a pioneering clinician, educator, and wellness advocate whose integrative approach has advanced pediatric care and physician well-being. With a passion for mental health, trauma-informed care, and community engagement, she leads with vision, compassion, and a deep commitment to healing the whole child and the team that cares for them.

Visit 🔗 https://www.gbmc.org/about-gbmc/visionary-women-gbmc to read more about each of our Visionary Women!

10/14/2025

Our final stack of books from World Smile Day were delivered to Fort Worthington Elementary and Middle School yesterday! We hope that so many students in the area enjoy reading their new books!