Teen Leaves Riley Hospital for Children After 16-Month Stay

Brilea Southard returns home after 513 days at Riley Hospital

After 513 days at Riley Hospital for Children, Brilea Southard is finally back home in Terre Haute.

Emotional farewell as Terre Haute teen leaves hospital after 16 months

Brilea has undergone nearly 30 surgeries, defying the odds with her resilience.

Teen leaves Riley Hospital for Children after 16-month stay

INDIANAPOLIS On Friday afternoon, after spending 513 days at Riley Hospital for Children, 16-year-old Brilea Southard is finally heading home.The teen from Terre Haute, Indiana, was critically injured in a devastating car crash in December 2023. Her family was hit head-on by an impaired driver.PREVIOUS | Riley patient celebrates her Sweet Sixteen, shares story of strength and recoveryBrilea suffered from broken bones that were crushing her abdom…