Raising an Orchid
Published Aug. 24, 2018
Ten years ago, Oscar sat with his wife in a hospital room, his six-month-old son in his arms, and learned about the disease that had changed their lives forever. Spinal muscular atrophy. As Oscar listened to the doctor describe the progressive muscl…
Asher's Badges of Strength
Published Aug. 13, 2018
Asher is our latest patient superstar and boy, has he accomplished some amazing health milestones! Born on August 10, 2016, Asher had some complex medical challenges that left him needing repair to his intestinal perforation and a colostomy procedu…
Developing Your Child's Skills
Published Aug. 6, 2018
By Beth Rubio, Chief Clinical Officer My child with special needs is not interactive with other children. What can I do? A child with special needs requires additional skill development in multiple areas. Children with special needs often do not pi…
Tips for Staying Healthy in School
Published Aug. 3, 2018
The start of a new school year exposes children to many things: new friends, new teachers, and lots of germs. The most common illnesses that plague schools are strep throat, colds, influenza and chicken pox. Head lice are also a familiar problem (e…
Back-to-School Tips for Children with Special Needs
Published July 23, 2018
How can I help my special needs child adjust to school? The change from a relaxed summer schedule to a more rigid school schedule can be a difficult and trying process and may cause a lot of excitement and anxiety for your special needs child. Your…
A Nurse's Calling: Shirley King
Published June 19, 2018
When Shirley retired from her work as a hospital nurse, she was more than ready for a break. “The hospital was wearing me out,” Shirley confesses. The hospital wasn’t right for Shirley anymore. But she wasn’t ready to give up nursing completely. “I …
Me and My Nurses
Published June 4, 2018
This is a story about me and my nurses. My name is Clifford but all my friends call me C.J. The J stands for Jacob. I was born with a condition called Spinal Muscular Atrophy, a neuromuscular condition similar to Spinal Muscular Dystrophy and ALS/Lo…
Jaycee's Journey
Published May 29, 2018
Miss Jaycee is a superstar in every way. We had the privilege of visiting with Jaycee, her family, and her favorite nurse Gracie at her home for a fun patient photo shoot. Jaycee is a thirteen-year-old girl with a heart of gold and an outgoing perso…
My One in a Million
Published May 13, 2018
When Sherry gave birth to her third daughter, Dominique, the nurses wouldn’t let her see her baby for what seemed like forever. She overheard doctors talking about trachs and vents and surgeries. She didn’t know what it all meant. In a moment that w…
Watching Gracie Grow
Published April 17, 2018
Kind-hearted, beautiful, and strong, Miss Gracie is a patient superstar to be sincerely celebrated. She is now 10 years old, and our care team has had the privilege of watching her grow up since she began private duty nursing services with us at the…
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