Krista Hogan and Tatiana Hogan (born October 25, 2006) are craniopagus conjoined twins. They are joined at the top, backs, and sides of their heads. They were born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

At birth, they were described as "wriggly, vigorous and very vocal."

They live with their mother, Felicia Simms, in Vernon, British Columbia and travel to Vancouver for care at BC Children's Hospital and Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children. Their father is Brendan Hogan.

Tests on the twin girls in April 2007 showed that Tatiana's heart is working harder than her sister's and that she has high blood pressure because of it. Tatiana is smaller and less robust than Krista. A surgery is planned to give Krista's heart a "jump start" so Tatiana's heart will not have to work so hard.

Their birth, potential separation, depth of community support and their family's financial situation have been subject to significant media coverage in Canada. The twins and their mother were also guests on The Tyra Banks Show in the US.

On CTV News on August 3, 2007, it was declared the girls cannot be separated.

However, their mother is determined to make the girls' lives happy ones.

External links

• The Twins, Article about the twins at About.com, www.about.com, retrieved on January 27, 2008

References

1. Statement from BC Women's regarding Felicia Simms delivery, News release, BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre, October 25, 2006