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At just four years old, Avyn was diagnosed with a severe 60º curvature of Early Onset Scoliosis. Her local physicians recommended Mehta casting, prompting her family to begin searching for the best pediatric orthopedic specialists in the nation. Their search led them to Dr. Joseph Khoury in Florida and Dr. Alec Stall in Texas. The decision to choose between these two esteemed doctors wasn’t easy, but ultimately, Avyn’s family placed their trust in Dr. Khoury at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. “Avyn has been extremely resilient throughout her scoliosis journey,” says her mother, Sarah. Thanks to her treatments, Avyn’s curve progression slowed, allowing her to maintain her normal life, participating in athletics and daily activities with minimal discomfort. However, as she grew older, her family knew she would need a spinal fusion surgery at age 10. “We discovered Nemours when Dr. Khoury transferred from Shriners Tampa to Nemours Children’s,” says Sarah. […]

Celebrate Nicole Fonseca, RN, whose journey from PICU clerk to registered nurse at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware.

Kevin’s healthcare journey began at just three months old when he was diagnosed with Neuronal Migration, Microcephaly, and Differentiation Muscular Hypertonicity. This diagnosis marked the beginning of a new chapter for Kevin and his family, as they worked through the complexities of his condition. Prior to finding care at Nemours, Kevin’s diagnosis affected every aspect of daily life. His mother describes a relentless cycle of hospital visits and treatments. “He missed lots of school, and family trips,” says Kevin’s mom. “We would wake up 7-10 times a night, he would never sleep because of pain and so much more.” However, hope and new experiences emerged when Kevin’s family discovered Nemours in November of 2023. After months of research, they made the life-changing decision to seek care at Nemours, leaving behind their home in Michigan in pursuit of care for Kevin. From the moment they stepped through the doors of Nemours, […]

Dr. Rossi’s journey to Nemours Children’s Health highlights his dedication to pediatric neurology and collaborative care.

Meet Evan Graber, Pediatric Endocrinologist and Program Director of the Pediatric Endocrine Fellowship at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware.  Dr. Graber completed his Pediatrics residency at Cohen Children’s Medical Center of New York and his Pediatric Endocrine Fellowship at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.  He has been working at Nemours ever since and can’t imagine a better place to work. “I knew I wanted to work with children back as a teenage camp counselor.  My interest in science drove me towards medicine in college and being a pediatrician has been such a privilege and joy.  I could not imagine working with any other population of patients. Endocrine spoke to me during residency. It is a field where you can follow patients and their families from birth to young adulthood.  Many endocrine conditions are chronic requiring not only medical knowledge but a desire to address psychosocial issues as well.  You get to form a real bond with families and forming those relationships makes Endocrine such a fun specialty […]

Brittany and John found themselves navigating uncharted waters when their son, Elias, was diagnosed with rhizomelic chondrodysplasia punctata (RCDP) type 1. RCDP is a rare skeletal dysplasia that affects the body’s ability to produce plasmalogens which are essential for cell structure and nervous system function. Their journey began with the unexpected—low amniotic fluid during Brittany’s induction with Elias at 37 weeks. What followed were suspicions of cerebral palsy, only to discover skeletal differences and cataracts as well. It wasn’t until Elias was ten months old that the diagnosis of RCDP was confirmed. Before Nemours Children’s Health, life for Brittany and John was a whirlwind of uncertainties and challenges. “Our main struggle before diagnosis & coming Nemours was feeding issues,” share Brittany and John. “First, we didn’t realize Elias had a rare form of dwarfism, so we weren’t sure why he wasn’t gaining weight. Second, he developed a bottle aversion at […]