Peter On the Move Again

Peter On the Move Again

In August of this last year, a previously healthy and very active five-year-old Peter was diagnosed with a tumor on his spine. A mere week after his diagnosis, and following complicated surgery, Peter was admitted to Blythedale's Yellow Unit for comprehensive inpatient therapy. His family's...

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  • Complex Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
  • Seizure Disorders

Angel Has Emotional Ties

Rafeena Ali looks at her two-and-a-half-year-old daughter Angel Grant and still can’t believe what she sees: a little girl who’s babbling, zooming around the house, and copying everything she sees on Dora the Explorer. "You’d never know how tiny and sick she was,” says...

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  • Post Acute Neonatal Care
  • Extreme Prematurity
  • Micro Preemie

Saverio's Amazing Recovery

Saverio Sportella graduated with a degree in political science from Fordham University this year. But just a few years ago, it seemed unlikely that he would be rejoining his high school classmates anytime soon. In April 2004, Saverio, then 15, was hit by a speeding car while crossing the street...

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  • Acquired and Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Complex Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
  • Traumatic Brain Injury/TBI

Andy Heads Home

You can't help but smile when you meet four-year-old Andy. This bubbly, active preschooler has made monumental strides since his admission to Blythedale Children's Hospital four months ago. In January, a previously healthy Andy suffered an unexpected seizure while at home. Upon admission to...

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  • Acquired and Traumatic Brain Injury
  • NMDA Encephalitis

Xohan is a Real Superhero

Three-year-old Xohan was a typically developing preschooler when his mother first became aware of a change in his behavior. At a park, she noticed that her little boy was staring into space, in a non-responsive state. Soon afterward, he developed cyanosis (a bluish discoloration of the skin...

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  • Acquired and Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Specialized Feeding
  • NMDA Encephalitis

Antonio on the Run

Antonio is a cheerful and energetic four-year-old who has a smile that lights up a room. Watching him playing ball with his mom, it is hard to believe that just three months ago, Antonio and his grandmother were involved in a very serious car accident - one that almost claimed the bubbly...

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  • Acquired and Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Specialized Feeding
  • Complex Wound and Burn Management
  • Acquired Brain Injury
Rebecca

A Fighter With Heart

Rebecca's Brave Recovery from Heart Transplant
Rebecca has always been a fighter, even before birth. The 12-year-old was diagnosed in utero with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a congenital heart defect. Throughout her life, Rebecca has endured a variety of procedures related to her diagnosis, but none prevented her from enjoying her...

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  • Pre/Post Organ & Stem Cell Transplant
  • Acquired and Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Complex Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
  • Heart Transplant
  • Congenital heart disease
  • Acquired Brain Injury
Addiena

Addiena's Story

Watch Addiena's story and learn more about her journey - overcoming complications of prematurity - to go home with her adoring parents.

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  • Post Acute Neonatal Care
  • Pulmonary Rehabilitation
  • Extreme Prematurity
  • Micro Preemie
  • Chronic Lung Disease
Noor

Paying a Visit to Sesame Street

If you ever find yourself singing "Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street?" (the theme song to the popular children's show), just ask 10-year-old Noor. The Blythedale Day Hospital patient was recently invited to appear on the hit show, along with her father. She had...

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  • Assistive Technology
  • muscular dystrophy

Nicole's Miraculous Recovery

Driven Teen Battles Back from Cancer and Strokes
Nicole began her junior year at Greenwich High School with much to look forward to. An honors student and tri-varsity athlete, the vivacious teen was looking forward to learning to drive and prepping for college. A diagnosis of leukemia was not in the plans. Nonetheless, when she received the news...

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  • Acquired and Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Leukemia
  • Stroke

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