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Last July, I was in the car going for a normal drive with my parents when suddenly the unthinkable happened. Our car flipped over and I was ejected 30 ft from the car. I had suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) with left hemiparesis. Due to the seriousness of my injuries, I was immediately airlifted to Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware. For my first month in the hospital, I was in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). At the start of my second month in the hospital, I spent most of my time in rehab. I had to learn how to talk, walk, and eat solid foods all over again. I also had to spend about 3 months in a wheelchair.   When I was initially released from the hospital I continued to go to therapy 5 days a week. But life at home was now different. I had to walk around the […]

Read the impactful story of Israel, who, after developing meningitis and discovering an encephalocele during vacation, undergoes a successful seven-hour surgery at Nemours Children’s Hospital.

Lee la impactante historia de Israel, quien, tras desarrollar meningitis y descubrir una encefalocele durante unas vacaciones en Orlando, Florida.

Join Ryan’s inspiring journey through epilepsy and Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, as his mother shares about navigating uncertainties, embracing therapies, and finding strength in the support of Nemours Children’s Hospital.

Amy Duffy, an exceptional EEG Technician at Nemours Children’s Hospital, shares her dedication in Neurodiagnostic technology during Epilepsy Awareness Month.

Jason’s story began with a seemingly innocent complaint, ear pain. Concerned for her son, Andrea promptly scheduled an appointment with their Nemours Children’s Health primary care pediatrician, Dr. John Clore. Initially, the diagnosis appeared to be a mild outer ear infection. However, later that day Jason began vomiting consistently. The family returned to Dr. Clore’s office, who advised them to seek emergency care at our hospital. Little did they know that this visit would mark the start of a challenging journey. Jason was tested for various illnesses, including strep, flu, and COVID-19, but all the results came back negative. It wasn’t until they reached the emergency room at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida that the real diagnosis was discovered – strep A in Jason’s bloodstream. Jason developed a rare complication from his infection of severely increased intracranial pressure. This led to constant excruciating head pain and double vision. He was at significant […]