April is National Primary Immunodeficiency Awareness Month!
Our immune systems are composed of white blood cells. Think of them as Marines. Created in the bone marrow to travel through the bloodstream and lymph nodes, they protect and defend our body against attacks by "foreign" invaders such as bacteria, fungi, and germs. But...
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UGA Seeks Children with Cerebral Palsy for Muscle Quality, Strength and Balance Control Study
"I like to compare having cerebral palsy with faulty wiring in a computer. You might hit Enter, but the computer thinks you’re hitting the Delete key. As you can guess, this is frustrating, but people with cerebral palsy can learn to adapt and lead normal lives."...
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Camp LUCK: More Than Just a Camp
“It’s more than a camp; it's an attitude... and changing attitudes changes lives.” When most kids go camping, they don’t get on a plane and fly across the country. But for Kim Jackson and her son, Jacob, traveling from North Carolina to California was their yearly...
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This Is What You Should Know About Heart Disease
Caregivers should remember to care for themselves. American Heart Month is a good reminder to check your own heart health to ensure you remain healthy and able to enjoy life to the fullest. Cardiovascular diseases and stroke cause ONE in THREE women’s deaths each...
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Respiratory Care Week: Good Respiratory Care Saves Lives
Our son was born with laryngomalacia, or soft tissue in the airway above the larynx. Combined with complications from a couple of rounds of RSV, Whooping Cough at one-month-old, and asthma, his respiratory situation could turn critical in a matter of minutes....
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