Category: My Aveanna Story

Isaiah and Nurse Kacee
Published Sept. 8, 2022
“You don’t have to be able to talk to speak. Isaiah has a lot to say, and he speaks volumes.” Isaiah lives with cerebral palsy and is a pro at turning “can’t” into “can.” He doesn’t let anything or anyone limit what he can do. He can’t verbalize, b…
Zeke and Nurse Jessica: The Power of One-on-One Private Duty Nursing
Published Aug. 24, 2022
“Zeke was feisty from the beginning,” his mom recalls. “He fought so hard and had to overcome so many hurdles. He’s a fighter.” Zeke was born at 23 weeks gestation weighing 1 pound 4 ounces. In the third week of his life, he was diagnosed with necr…
Jacob's Feeding Tube Journey
Published Feb. 11, 2022
“Jacob is a medical miracle,” his grandmother shares. “His original prognosis was that he wouldn’t walk, wouldn’t talk, and would have a brain deficit. That’s not the case today. He’s exceptionally bright and can do anything he puts his mind to.” J…
Karissa's Story: Living Life with a Feeding Tube
Published Feb. 8, 2022
Karissa lives with gastroparesis. It took years for her to receive her diagnosis and the treatments she needed. But she never stopped advocating for herself. “I decided that I wasn’t going to stop until I got answers,” Karissa says. “I don’t believ…
Erica Schwartz: A Legacy of Service
Published Nov. 11, 2021
“I knew early on that I wanted to join the Navy and become a physician and biomedical engineer,” Erica recalls. “I knew it would be hard to fulfill all these goals, but I was determined. It wasn’t easy, but I had vision, ambition, and a supportive …
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