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

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 […]
Embark on Jayla’s journey with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) as her mother shares their experiences at Nemours Children’s Health in Jacksonville.
Meet Megan Nelson, a passionate Speech Language Pathologist at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. Megan’s journey into her career began with a personal connection close to her heart – her cousin Katie, born with CHARGE syndrome and hearing loss. Inspired by the transformative care Katie received, Megan felt compelled to follow a similar path, ultimately becoming a Listening and Spoken Language Specialist, Certified Auditory Verbal Therapist. “I knew I was destined to help other children and their families,” Megan reflects on her decision to pursue this career. “In watching Katie learn to listen and speak, the impact that Katie’s Auditory Verbal Therapist made on her and my family was especially meaningful.” “When I saw the posting for a Speech Language Pathologist for the Nemours Children’s Cochlear Implant team, I knew it was the best fit and applied immediately,” Megan shares. Since then, she has thrived in her role as Lead Auditory […]
La Dra. Monica Barreto destaca la importancia de la conexión mente-cuerpo y el papel vital de los padres en el apoyo a la salud mental de sus hijos.
Dr. Monica Barreto highlights the importance of the mind-body connection and the vital role of parents in supporting youth mental health.
Erin’s path in healthcare began as an EMT and Paramedic working for a fire department. However, she had big dreams of becoming a flight RN one day. “While completing school for nursing, I had the opportunity to work as a civilian combat medic in Afghanistan where I was able to provide aid to our soldiers and fly,” shares Erin. “From there, I was able to get a job at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida as a Paramedic in the Clinical Logistics Center until I received my RN license. I then began working in the RN resource pool, allowing me to get experience in all units of the hospital. I developed a passion for pediatric and neonatal cardiac and used that strength and experience to allow me to join the Nemours Transport Team.” Through hard work and determination, Erin found her home at Nemours on the Critical Care and Transport Team where […]
Allen’s brain tumor journey, with support from Nemours Children’s Health in Jacksonville, showcases resilience, comprehensive care, and positivity in adversity.
Melissa knew at a young age that she wanted to be a speech pathologist. When she was young, her grandfather had a stroke which helped influence the path she wanted to eventually take in life. After school, she would often walk to her grandparent’s house to play cards and visit until her Dad could pick her up. Often, after walking to their house she would arrive, and her grandfather was receiving his speech therapy sessions. Watching the therapist work with her grandfather and the care she took looking out for him, she decided she wanted to do the same thing. Melissa says, “Through my time in undergraduate and graduate studies I often found myself drawn to working more with children. I have always loved the energy and spirit that children often had and loved the possibilities of helping them grow and progress in their speech and language skills. I graduated […]
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