Explore the fulfilling journey of Casey Ridgik, MSN, RN, a devoted pediatric nurse at Nemours Children’s Health, recognized for excellence and committed to making a positive impact.
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Chase’s Journey with T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Explore the resilience of the human spirit in Chase’s inspiring battle with T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, a testament to love, support, and determination.
David’s Pectus Excavatum: Both a Patient and Associate
Follow David’s remarkable journey from a patient with pectus excavatum to a pediatric OR nurse at Nemours Children’s Hospital in Delaware.
Celebrating Amy Duffy: An Exceptional EEG Tech and Advocate during Epilepsy Awareness Month
Amy Duffy, an exceptional EEG Technician at Nemours Children’s Hospital, shares her dedication in Neurodiagnostic technology during Epilepsy Awareness Month.
22q Awareness Day: Jason’s Story
Jason’s story began with a seemingly innocent complaint, ear pain. Concerned for her son, Andrea Salicia vividly remembers the moment she first suspected something was wrong with her son Jason. While feeding him, she noticed that he was twitching, and it didn’t appear to be normal newborn behavior. A few days later, in a terrifying incident, Jason began gasping for air during a feeding, followed by a more severe twitch. Panicked, Salicia rushed him to the Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida emergency room. It was there that a nurse informed her that Jason’s “twitches” were actually seizures, prompting further investigation. This nurse also thought that he might have a condition called DiGeorge syndrome but didn’t want to say anything until it was confirmed. The medical team then performed a spinal tap and various tests, which led to a diagnosis of 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, also known as 22q or DiGeorge syndrome, at […]
Warning Signs: Gianna’s Leukemia
Join Gianna’s inspiring journey from a mysterious illness to a leukemia diagnosis, her tailored treatment at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware.
Arianna’s Journey with Bilateral Retinoblastoma (In Mom’s Words)
Para leer este blog en español, haz clic aquí! It all began when Arianna was just one year old. We noticed that one of her eyes was red and had a strange white spot in her pupil. Worried, we took her to her pediatrician, who immediately sensed that something was not right. We were referred to an ophthalmologist and then to a hospital, where she was diagnosed with a large mass in her eye. This mass was pushing her eye outward, so an emergency surgery was performed that same day to remove it. The surgery was successful, or so we thought. However, a few days later, the pathology results delivered the most devastating news: the mass was malignant. It was cancer. Arianna began chemotherapy treatment, going through six exhausting sessions. After that, she was discharged, but unfortunately, proper follow-up was not done to evaluate her other eye. Three years later, […]
El Viaje de Arianna con el Retinoblastoma Bilateral (En palabras de mamá)
Sigue la inspiradora historia de Arianna en su travesía con el retinoblastoma bilateral y desafíos auditivos, mientras mantiene su espíritu inquebrantable.
Associate Highlight: Solomiya, Nemours’ Emergency Medicine Superstar
Follow Solomiya’s Inspiring Journey: From Ukraine to Leading Pediatric Emergency Medicine in the U.S. at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware.
Celebrating Erin Baker: A Remarkable PT and Advocate for National Physical Therapy Month
This National Physical Therapy Month, we have the privilege of spotlighting Erin Baker, a Physical Therapis (PT) and Assistive Technology Practitioner (ATP) at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. Amber Yampolsky, Nemours Children’s Rehab Manager, Erin’s co-worker, and one of Amber’s direct reports, shares her perspective on what makes Erin such an outstanding Nemours Children’s Physical Therapy team member. Erin and Amber’s journey began before their time at Nemours, back when they were acquaintances working at a different hospital in Central Florida. However, their professional paths converged when they both joined the rehabilitation department at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. Erin’s journey at Nemours began before Amber’s. She arrived with a clear mission: to specialize in Assistive Technology practice within the rehab department. Shortly after, Amber came to Nemours, determined to make a mark in the field of pediatric inpatient rehabilitation. Erin’s dedication is second to none. She has not only specialized in Assistive Technology […]
Pediatric Cancer Second Opinions
Learn what second opinions are, why they matter, and how to get one for your child’s cancer diagnosis. Trust in expert care at Nemours Children’s Health.
Associate Highlight: Dr. Lonna Gordon
Among the many experts at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida is Dr. Lonna Gordon, an Adolescent Medicine specialist. She has devoted her life to shaping health outcomes for the second decade of life – a pivotal period that lays the foundation for a lifetime of well-being. Dr. Gordon shares her passion for her work: “The second decade of life is the most instrumental in shaping your health outcomes for life. I love that I get to be a part of teaching that group of people how to best care for their health.” Her decision to pursue a career in medicine was driven by her desire to guide young individuals through the transformative journey of adolescence, a time of transition, development, and self-discovery. Dr. Gordon’s journey came full circle as she found herself working at the institution that had played a significant role in her own childhood. “I grew up in Florida, […]
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