Category: My Aveanna Story

Mighty Micah's Feeding Tube
Published Feb. 8, 2019
Micah is a precious patient superstar and he’s only six months old. Micah joined the Aveanna Healthcare family in October of 2018 after being diagnosed with failure to thrive. Micah currently receives enteral nutrition, private duty nursing, physica…
Noah's Feeding Tube Journey
Published Feb. 1, 2019
Two and a half and full of smiles, patient superstar Noah steals your heart the moment you lay eyes on him. His family believes he’s the happiest kid on earth, and we’re excited to share his story in honor of Feeding Tube Awareness Week. Noah joined…
The Joys and Fears of Parenting a Medically Fragile Child
Published Jan. 25, 2019
By Kizzie’s mom, Amanda I still remember the day that I found out I was pregnant with our little Kizzie Jane. I was overwhelmed with joy and fear. I was so excited to be pregnant again after a miscarriage. But I was scared as well because of the iss…
Celebrating Nathaniel's "Inchstones"
Published Dec. 28, 2018
By Nathaniel's mom, Alysha "To have joy in your heart, one must know how to appreciate the small things in life."  - Unknown Our son Nathaniel was born with a rare SCN2a genetic mutation. Because of this mutation, he is nonverbal, non-ambulatory whe…
Facing Challenges Together
Published Dec. 21, 2018
“We all know that there are no days off when you’re a parent,” Jeffrey says. “However, many people don’t understand that when you’re a parent of a special needs child, there aren’t even any moments off. When Gabriel goes to sleep, we can’t really re…
Halle's Physical Therapy Journey
Published Dec. 7, 2018
By Clay Reedy PT, DPT Halle began her Aveanna physical therapy journey by screaming at the sight of me. But the more often I came to see her, the more acclimated to my presence she became. After my first few visits, Halle was happy to see me. Halle …
Aurora and Coral
Published Nov. 23, 2018
November is National Home Care Month. This month reminds us of all the great work our caregivers do for our patients. And it is a great time to give thanks for our home health aides! Working as a home health aide is a very special job. Aveanna home …
Increasing Isabella's Independence
Published Oct. 19, 2018
By Hays Nichols, PTA I started working with Isabella, one of my younger clients, in January. She was close to turning two, and her mother was getting worried – her baby girl wasn’t walking yet. But we knew that, with physical therapy, Isabella could…
A Nurse's Calling: Patricia
Published Oct. 12, 2018
After years of working at a local family clinic, registered nurse Patricia's rigid work schedule eventually began to wear on her. When Patricia heard about private duty nursing, she jumped at the chance for a more flexible schedule. “With a teenager…
I Can and I Will
Published Oct. 5, 2018
“I can and I will.” That’s eleven-year-old Kennedy’s motto. She repeats it to her grandmother and mother, Tashia, every morning. “Kennedy puts her leg braces on and is ready to face the world,” Tashia beams. When other kids ask Kennedy about her bra…
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