Stories & Outcomes

Discharge days are bittersweet at Blythedale Children's Hospital. While we miss the children we become so close to over the course of their treatment, our hearts soar when they are able to return to their families and their communities. We are proud to share some of their stories.

Milana's Story

Thriving in Blythedale's Specialized Outpatient Feeding Program

Three-year-old Milana has attended Blythedale's Specialized Feeding outpatient program for more than a year now. As a medically complex child, finding all the therapies Milana required - in one location - was difficult for her mom, Deanna. Milana was born with Pierre Robin Sequence, a rare...

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  • Specialized Feeding
  • Pierre Robin Syndrome/Sequence

Rahul's Recovery

Transitioning back after a Traumatic Brain Injury made easier through Blythedale's Day Hospital Program.

Rahul was preparing to enter his senior year at Briarcliff High School last August when he lost control of his motorcycle while biking with friends. He sustained a very severe traumatic brain injury and was in a minimally conscious state when he was admitted to Blythedale Children’s Hospital just...

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  • Acquired and Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Complex Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Disorders of Consciousness (DoC)
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • Hemiparesis

Dancing David

Conquering Cerebral Palsy with Physiatry, Physical Therapy and K-Pop

“He’s a firecracker that walks to the beat of his own drum.” Akua Genfi speaks with pride about her confident and charismatic nine-year-old son, David, who is always excited to meet new people, say “hello” and spark up a conversation. For almost half his young life, David has been part of the...

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  • Complex Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
  • Neuromuscular Disorders
  • Cerebral Palsy (CP)
  • Obstructive Congenital Hydrocephalus
  • Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy
  • Spasticity
  • Dorsal Rhizotomy