Fellows Share Their Challenges and Triumphs  For Mycah Ayala-Brittain, volunteering in her mother’s special education classroom was her first opportunity to learn how professionals collaborate to meet the needs of children. The classroom had teachers, teaching assistants, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, and medical personnel that collaborated to provide individualized care to support children with behavioral health needs.   Throughout her education, Mycah learned about the barriers that families face accessing quality health care. These experiences led her to pursue a doctorate in psychology, expanding her knowledge and allowing her to provide culturally sensitive mental health care. At Nemours Children’s Health, Mycah has had the chance to explore multiple behavioral health settings, further growing and strengthening her skills within an integrated health care system.   When Martisha Brown was growing up in Delaware, she felt like she didn’t have the counseling support she needed. High school brought about challenges, […]

For Cameron Thackston, 17, what started as a pain in his foot in early 2023, turned out to be something much more serious. He and his mom, Alma, thought it could’ve been tendonitis, only his condition wasn’t improving. The sharp pains continued to the point where the family was forced to take a trip to the emergency room. After a few rounds of testing Cameron received the news. He was diagnosed with cancer. Mom was devastated. “I went into a panic,” she said. And Cameron?  How did he take the news? He had one simple question for the care team. “Is it curable?” he asked. “Yes,” they said. “Cool,” he replied. With his primary diagnosis being T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, his mom admits she was scared. But the family only had one choice. Fight. After rounds of infusions and oral chemotherapy and hours spent on the Hematology-Oncology Floor at Nemours […]

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.

Embark on Jayla’s journey with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) as her mother shares their experiences at Nemours Children’s Health in Jacksonville.