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February 2022

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…
How a Feeding Tube Can Help Someone in Home Health Care
Published Feb. 7, 2022
Many people can benefit from a feeding tube or G-tube when they are receiving home health care. If tube feeding is done outside of a hospital setting, it is called enteral feeding. According to Mayo Clinic, people with the following conditions can …