Nicole was 16 years old when her amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome (AMPS) required her to seek treatment at the only program created specifically for pediatric patients suffering from chronic pain in the southeastern United States, located at Nemours Children’s Hospital in Lake Nona. In April 2017, Nicole started to feel joint and muscle pain “everywhere.” “We … [Read more...]
Dr. Daniel J. Podberesky Recognized as Veteran of Influence
The Orlando Business Journal recently recognized Dr. Daniel J. Podberesky, Radiologist-in-Chief for Nemours Children’s Health System, with a Veteran of Influence award. This award recognizes military veterans who have made a significant achievement in their careers, have a strong record of innovation and outstanding performance in their work, and are involved in the … [Read more...]
Nona Alumni: Matt Friedel
In this recurring monthly special, Nonahood News will be featuring those who’ve graduated from Lake Nona High School and will recognize the achievements they’ve made since. Some will have been a part of the first graduating class. Others might have graduated a few years later. Few have stayed in the Lake Nona area, and many have explored the world or are still doing so. Let’s … [Read more...]
Using Stories to Build Confidence in Vaccines
It might be safe to say that we all fall into one of two groups when it comes to shots: We either want nothing to do with them, or they’re a painless pinch we barely notice. Regardless of our grouping, most people only think about shots on an as-they-are-needed basis, if that, 30-year-old Jamie Schanbaum said. The flu comes and goes, and the symptoms become all too … [Read more...]
‘Today Is Joy’ – Three UCF Students Match At Nemours
Gabriel Williams opened his match envelope, fist-pumped and cheered, “I got Nemours!” – capping off March 15’s Match Day at the UCF College of Medicine that saw three students enter a new pediatric residency at Nemours Children’s Hospital down the street in Medical City. Williams was born and raised in Orlando, did his undergraduate work at FAMU (Florida … [Read more...]