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La Trayectoria de Ashley con Microtia

Sigue la trayectoria de Ashley Garcia, una niña de 10 años que supera la microtia con cuidado personalizado en el hospital infantil de Nemours en Delaware.

Ashley’s Microtia Journey

Follow the inspiring journey of 10-year-old Ashley Garcia, who triumphs over microtia with personalized care at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware.

Innovation in Pediatric Care: Meghan’s Story

Meghan’s journey with Bladder Neck Dysfunction unfolded over the course of several years, involving many visits to urologists. It was only when she sought the expertise of Dr. Hagerty, making the journey all the way from Rhode Island to Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware, that a diagnosis was finally made. Before treatment at Nemours Children’s, bladder issues had caused many complications throughout Meghan’s life. Pain, discomfort, urinary retention, and bladder spasms were constant obstacles, making it difficult for her to attend school and participate in social activities. Her condition had become a barrier to living her teenage life. However, Nemours proved to be a place of hope for Meghan and her family. The kindness and compassion given by every staff member, from the front desk to the medical professionals, left a lasting impression. So much so that Meghan even suggested relocating to Delaware upon leaving the hospital – a testament to […]

The Pioneering Women Behind Fentanyl-Related Syndrome Discovery

You may have seen in the news recently—in stories airing on NBC, and published in The Philadelphia Inquirer[PA1]  and USA Today—, the extraordinary study conducted by researchers at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware. The study revealed that at least 10 babies have what doctors believe to be a new syndrome related to exposure to fentanyl in the womb. Erin Wadman, LCGC, Karen Gripp, MD, and Erica Fernandes, DO, along with their colleagues, published their findings in Genetics in Medicine Open. Get to know the women behind this groundbreaking research here:  What inspired you to pursue this research study? Wadman: The opportunity presented itself to me from working in outpatient genetics and the Cleft and Craniofacial clinic. I was noticing a pattern of patients who had similar physical differences but who also had no genetic diagnosis on genetic testing. All these patients had significant exposures to fentanyl during the pregnancy. From there, we knew we were on […]

Nemours Children’s Health Celebrates Five Years of the Healthy Kids, Healthy Future Technical Assistance Program  

Since 2018, Nemours Children’s Health has been funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help states create healthier early care and education (ECE) programs and state systems through the Healthy Kids, Healthy Future Technical Assistance Program (HKHF TAP). Throughout the five years and guided by the CDC’s Spectrum of Opportunities, Nemours Children’s engaged with 37 states and the District of Columbia through various programs to build capacity to improve nutrition and physical activity in ECE. Of those, Nemours Children’s partnered closely with 13 states to integrate healthy eating and physical activity best practices, such as opportunities for daily physical activity both indoors and outdoors into ECE program settings and broader state systems. State ECE systems include TA networks, professional development, licensing, Quality Rating and Improvement Systems (QRIS), and more.  We celebrate the incredible work achieved by our partners over the past five years and are grateful […]

From Immobility to Independence: Yanex’s Story

Yanex’s story began at just nine months old, when his primary care physician noticed something amiss. Keyshla, his mother, recalls that during a routine check-up, she expressed concerns about Yanex’s lack of developmental progress. He wasn’t attempting to sit or crawl, and his movements were limited to lifting his head when placed face down. However, it was Yanex’s head shape that raised the most concern for his doctor. During this check-up, Yanex’s physician ordered an X-ray. That day, the report arrived with a diagnosis of craniosynostosis. Craniosynostosis, a problem where one or more seams between bones in a child’s skull closes too soon, had a significant impact on Yanex’s life prior to treatment. “Yanex only looked comfortable when he was in the car seat, stroller, swing or while being held,” says Keyshla. “He was also exclusively breastfeeding for over a year. Yanex was not independent in the slightest, as if […]

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