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Never Giving Up: Anthony Labin

Thank you to the staff and everybody here. You can tell that people love working here. Even the kids are happy and that says a lot given what’s going on. I’m glad we landed here.
“He already has asked when he can pitch again” It was an ordinary day on the baseball field at Cooperstown Dreams Park in ...
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Corey K. Loves Making Everyone Smile

For families who are coming to CSH for the first time, I want you to know you’re in the best place. The staff is phenomenal and they really care, not only about the kids but about the families, too.
Corey Katz first came to Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH) in 2007 at 11 months old for an evaluation as he hadn’t been ...
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A Determined Young Athlete Battles Back from Partial Paralysis

“I enjoyed Physical Therapy with my Therapist Zack the most!” shares Jayson. “The therapy was always fun. He would have me balance on one leg while we played Uno, we would play catch. It was awesome!”
In May 2019, Carol Backle began noticing facial weakness on the left side of her son, Jayson’s, face. After initially being ...
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Christian Rosales - Early Intervention Services

There’s no ruler when it comes to autism. It’s crazy! It’s not one size fits all, shares Stefan. I am happy that people acknowledge autism and are working towards better understanding it.
Christian Rosales was born on October 28, 2016 to parents Stefan and Isabelle Rosales. As Christian neared his first birthday, ...
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Kim Pena - Empty Sella Syndrome

After a month, Kim regained much of her strength, and the Neuro Rehabilitation Therapy Care team helped her shift from inpatient to outpatient status.
When Kim Pena was 21, she began having persistent nasal discharge. After her first doctor’s appointment, it was suspected that ...
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Unwavering Strength: Riley’s Story

Riley was transported to Children’s Specialized Hospital’s (CSH) Inpatient Facility in New Brunswick for rehabilitation. “I was praying that we would be able to get her in there,” shares Breezzye. “I was familiar with the hospital, Riley’s grandmother is actually a Nurse Practitioner there, so I knew about the amazing treatments and therapies that they provide.
After what Breezzye Weir describes as an amazing pregnancy, her daughter, Riley Gutierrez, was born in December 2018. Shortly ...
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Learning to Ride a Bike: Emily's Story

We saw that email and immediately reached out to the contact and set up a virtual evaluation.
Emily Steel was born on March 16, 2011, as the only child to Melanie Steel and her husband, Matt. Melanie and Matt noticed Emily ...
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A Fighting Spirit

“You cannot believe the truly amazing work these doctors, nurses, therapists and social workers do, and the miracles they help kids perform on a daily basis. They are the unsung heroes of Chase's journey.”
Danielle and Phil Moskowitz were enjoying the last few weeks of their first pregnancy, when Danielle’s doctor started to grow ...
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Occupational Therapy Helps With Fine Motor Skills

“At the start of his care, Orian appeared clumsy (tripping, falling, and bumping into objects within his environments),” adds Meredith. “That all resolved by the time of his discharge.”
Orian Perez was born April 19, 2017 and first came to Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH) when he was 18 months old to begin ...
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