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For 14-year-old Cole, sports have always been a huge part of life. Whether it’s football, wrestling, basketball, or lacrosse, he thrives on the competition and camaraderie of being part of a team. But with one play, Cole’s season was brought to an abrupt halt. “I was playing football, went to make a tackle, and my knee buckled,” Cole recalls. His coaches and the team mom suspected right away that it was his ACL. An MRI confirmed their fears—Cole had torn his ACL and meniscus, injuries that would require surgery and months of physical therapy. Cole’s family knew exactly where to turn. As a baby, he had spent time in the NICU at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware, so when it came time to find expert care for his knee, Nemours Children’s was the clear choice. Under the care of Dr. Su and his team, Cole underwent surgery that rebuilt his ACL […]

When Viana first walked through the doors of Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware, she felt something she hadn’t in days: relief. Her son, Koa, had been diagnosed with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), a rare genetic disorder often called “brittle bone disease.” Before Koa was even born, doctors warned Viana that his chances of survival were low. “Almost every doctor I saw just gave me the same answer, that he wouldn’t live,” she shared. But Viana believed in her baby – and found a team at Nemours Children’s who believed in him, too. Now one year old, Koa is doing more than surviving, he’s thriving. Thanks to specialized OI care, bone-strengthening medications, and the compassionate support of his OI team including medical care and orthopaedic care, Koa is living a full and joyful life. Though OI can be life-threatening, new research from Nemours Children’s is shedding light on a more hopeful future for […]

At Nemours Children’s Health, we are so proud of our occupational therapy teams, who are dedicated to helping children reach their highest level of independence and function. One of those standout professionals is Charlie Cericola, a Certified Hand Therapist and Occupational Therapist on our Outpatient Therapy Services team at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware. Charlie’s path to occupational therapy at Nemours Children’s started with an interest in the human hand! “I am fascinated by the form and function of the human hand,” shares Charlie. “I’m an occupational therapist by training and I spent many years working in a teaching hospital in Bronx, NY. That position afforded me the opportunity to rotate through the various therapy settings and I soon discovered that loved working in outpatient hand therapy. At that time, I was also working through early intervention, treating children in some underserved areas in south Bronx and Queens. Becoming a hand […]

For 15-year-old Elizabeth, softball has always been more than just a game—it’s a passion. As a high school varsity catcher and a dedicated travel ball player, Lizzy had her sights set on playing at the collegiate level. Then came a play that changed her season. During a game, Lizzy was catching when a runner crashed through her left arm, leaving her with a superior labrum anterior and posterior tear and a small rotator cuff tear. The injury sidelined her, keeping her from the sport she loved and limiting her daily activities. Lizzy was taken straight from the field to Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware where initial tests ruled out broken bones. However, with persistent pain and swelling, an MRI was scheduled the following week. The results revealed a labral tear, leading Lizzy to Dr. Alvin Su at Nemours Children’s Health, Deptford. From the start, Dr. Su and his team approached Lizzy’s […]

At just 5 years old, Frankie is already proving that determination knows no bounds. Born with Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC), she has trouble with her joint moving the way it should. But with the expertise of the orthopedics team at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware – including Dr. Jennifer Ty for upper extremities and Dr. Reid Nichols for lower extremities – Frankie has gained strength, confidence, and the tools she needs to thrive. During her mother, Lindsay’s, 11-week ultrasound, doctors noticed an unusual positioning of Frankie’s arms. This was a moment that changed everything for Lindsay and her family. “The rest of the day is a blur,” Lindsay shares. “We started genetic testing, but there were no solid answers. It was very overwhelming.” Uncertainty followed Lindsay and her family throughout the pregnancy, with no definitive diagnosis until Frankie’s arrival. But one pivotal meeting at 36 weeks helped to ease some of […]

When Yara was born, her family received news that they hadn’t anticipated – she didn’t pass her newborn hearing screening. While she was a happy baby who responded to sounds and hit developmental milestones, follow-up tests eventually confirmed that she had mild hearing loss. “At first, I had so many questions and concerns about her future – how this might affect her education, her ability to grow into adulthood with this diagnosis,” Yara’s mother, Ashley shares. “But as a family, we knew we would navigate this challenge together.” After receiving a referral from their pediatrician, Yara’s family turned to Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida for answers. It was when they met Dr. Morgan Wilcox, pediatric audiologist, that they finally felt they fully understood Yara’s diagnosis. “We immediately felt at ease with Dr. Wilcox and her comforting and reassuring approach,” says Ashley. “She explained everything clearly, answered all our questions, and helped […]