
Growing stronger every day thanks to pediatric care
Cameron’s family was prepping for summer vacation when he suddenly had a stroke. After rushing to the ER, doctors realized that Cameron had lost all function in his left arm, leg, and part of his face and transferred him to the Comprehensive Stroke Center at HSHS St. Vincent Children’s Hospital. His care team immediately ran tests and discovered that a blood clot caused the stroke. Thankfully, the clot had already broken down, so Cameron did not need brain surgery. Still, Cameron had a long road to recovery after losing function in his left side. Cameron’s care team mapped out a plan of physical and occupational therapy to help him regain mobility. His team was always finding fun ways to work on his movements, making games involving swinging and crawling. Along with receiving care, his recovery was filled with fun games, entertainment, and Legos, ensuring four-year-old Cameron felt at home. Within a couple of weeks of therapy, Cameron began walking more and using his left arm. Thanks to their dedicated care and Cameron’s determination, he returned home after 20 days. Today, Cameron continues to attend physical therapy, growing stronger every day.