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How to Keep Children with Special Needs Safe Outdoors This Summer: Heat Safety and Activity Tips for Families
Published July 8, 2026
For children with special healthcare needs, outdoor time isn't just enjoyable; it can support physical movement, sensory development, and emotional well-being and create opportunities for social interaction. With a little extra planning, families …
Celebrating Medically Fragile Fatherhood: Steve and Rosetta's Story
Published June 21, 2026
"Parenting a special needs child grounds you and puts what really matters into focus. My bond with Rosetta might look different from other fathers and daughters. But she's taught me that love prevails no matter what we face." Over the last two dec…
What is a Pediatric Day Health Care Center? A Guide for Families of Medically Complex Children
Published June 16, 2026
Daycare can play an important role in helping children learn, grow, and connect with others. But if your child has complex medical needs, finding a setting that can safely support them isn't easy. That's where Aveanna's Pediatric Day Health Care Ce…
A Tribute to Medically Fragile Motherhood: Hnouci and Abelia's Story
Published May 10, 2026
Motherhood rarely follows the path we imagine. It's full of unexpected challenges, joys, and new job descriptions. No one understands this better than moms of medically complex children, like Hnouci. Hnouci's journey into motherhood was not easy. He…
Finding Compassion at Aveanna
Published Jan. 23, 2026
11 years ago, Vanessa was a stay-at-home mom with a passion for service. Now as an executive director at Aveanna, she combines her love of helping others with her hardworking attitude to lead a small but mighty team in the Fort Myers office. Her gr…
Healthy Habits for a Safer Flu Season
Published Jan. 14, 2026
The start of the new year presents a great opportunity to adopt healthy habits, especially during flu season. With the severity of flu season this year, it is important to remain vigilant to keep yourself and others safe and healthy. Follow these i…
Jaxon: The Power of Pediatric Day Health Care Centers
Published Jan. 9, 2026
Aveanna's Pediatric Day Health Care centers provide expert care in a compassionate and fun environment. They allow medically fragile children to safely enjoy the benefits of play, learning, and friendship with the medical support they need to thrive…
Bringing Auggie Home for the Holidays
Published Dec. 15, 2025
Born two months early, August was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis and spent the first ten months of her life in the hospital fighting for each breath. After receiving a G-tube, trach, and vent, Auggie needed nursing care and medical supplies to make …
Meet Our National Clinical Educators: Kelly, RN
Published Oct. 3, 2025
As a new nurse, Kelly too often felt overwhelmed and on her own. She began to question whether nursing was the right path for her. Then she found home care. At Aveanna, Kelly discovered the support, training, and sense of purpose she had been search…
Meet Our National Clinical Educators: Heather, RN
Published Sept. 30, 2025
Heather's nursing journey wasn't always straightforward, but her path is now clearer than ever. After she became a caregiver for her father, she gained confidence and was inspired to pursue a career in nursing. Now as a National Clinical Educator a…