When Raegan Glendon’s parents took her to a routine 15-month well visit, they expected to hear she was healthy and thriving. At first, that seemed true. “Neither we nor our pediatrician noticed anything wrong,” Raegan’s mother, Kelly, recalls. The visit was typical until a routine hemoglobin check showed Raegan’s level was lower than it expected. […]
West Virginia mom’s intuition leads to lifesaving diagnosis for her son
As a licensed practical nurse and mom of 2, Jennifer Castleberry has long relied on her instincts. But nothing tested them quite like the mysterious, lingering symptoms that plagued her energetic 8-year-old son, Negan. For months, Negan battled recurring respiratory issues. Then came the night wakings, leg pain and headaches. Jennifer’s concern grew despite rounds […]
