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Sometimes it’s the unexpected turns that lead us to the discovery of strength. For 15-year-old Mercy, a student at The Bolles School in Jacksonville, Florida, her world was turned upside down…

For Sis, the first inklings of back pain began in 6th grade, during her dance classes. “I had constant pain in my lower back and my legs,” she recalls. “It was…

Pregnancy nausea is a common symptom and it’s usually called morning sickness. But when is it something more serious? An “hg pregnancy” refers to hyperemesis gravidarum, a pregnancy complication characterized by…

With over 13 years of dedicated service, Orthopedic Clinical Supervisor, Dan Biggers has not only honed his skills but has also become a cherished part of the Nemours Children’s family. His…

You’ve just taken your 6-month-old baby to the pediatrician, and they recommended you start to introduce common allergenic (something that has the potential to trigger an allergic reaction) foods like dairy,…

Picture this: You’re in the emergency room for your child who accidentally swallowed a quarter. After you are put in a room, the members of your care team introduce themselves as…

Shaun’s journey with Nemours Children’s Health began when his family noticed an unusual bump on his leg while he was sitting on the couch, playing a video game. They took him…

Isaac’s journey with Nemours Children’s Health began after a long search for answers.  Around his first birthday, his parents noticed that something wasn’t right. “Isaac was extremely nauseated, underweight, and falling behind developmentally,” his mom recalled….

Managing a chronic condition like Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) is never easy, especially for children and adolescents. It requires constant attention to blood sugar levels, insulin administration, and carbohydrate intake, among…

In April 2024, Logan began experiencing persistent right shoulder pain. What made it particularly confusing was that he hadn’t experienced any recent injuries or trauma. His family, concerned, took him to…

Adopted from Colombia two years ago, Miguel’s congenital limb deformity had left him unable to stand or walk, relying on his knees and a wheelchair to navigate the world. “We were…

When Allison was 21 weeks pregnant, she and her husband, Chris, learned that their son, Jackson, would be born with diastrophic dysplasia, a form of dwarfism. After his birth and spending…