Our Story
Established in 1963 by Dr. Walter E. Boehm, a dedicated neurosurgeon, the Walter E. Boehm Birth Defects Center was created to address the urgent needs of children born with birth defects, particularly hydrocephalus and spina bifida. Located at Children's Hospital at Erlanger in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the Center has grown to serve over 970 clients across the South, providing essential medical and psychosocial support.