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Humana Healthy Horizons in Louisiana
Humana Member services (M–F, 7am – 8pm):
1-800-448-3810 (TTY: 711)
24/7 Nurse Advice Line: 1-800-448-3810
24/7 Behavioral Health Crisis Line: 1-844-461-2848


Emily's Story: Little Person, Big Life (Dwarfism)

Emily was adopted from Russia, where she was born with a condition called diastrophic dysplasia (say: dye-uh-STROH-fik diss-PLAY-zjuh). In this video, she talks about what it's like to be smaller than other people. Can she drive a car or get stuff off of a high shelf? Watch and find out!

  • Emily’s Story: Little Person, Big Life (Dwarfism)

    Emily’s Story: Little Person, Big Life (Dwarfism)

    Emily was adopted from Russia, where she was born with a type of dwarfism. In this video, she talks about her life philosophy and how she's overcome the many hurdles she's faced.

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