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Having worked in Children’s child care center for nearly 20 years, DeJesus knows a thing or two about caring for kids. While she’s earned a reputation for her skilled teaching, she’s just as known for her demeanoróher gentle ways, unending concern for others and being a constant source of laughter. Often, when a new family visits the center, they’ve already heard about all of these attributes from a pleased parent who has sung her praises.
DeJesus always wants what’s best for the children in her care, and acts as an advocate on their behalf. When a family speaks English as a second language, she’ll try to learn some of their native language in order to forge a connection with them. When parents have an especially tough time leaving their infant in child care, she makes an effort to put them at ease, taking every opportunity to share details about the child’s day by writing long, detailed daily notes, taking pictures of the baby throughout the day and spending time with parents.
What’s more, she does it all with what colleagues refer to as "an open heart," pointing out that DeJesus acts as she does out of a genuine desire to help others. As they put it, "She’s a gift not only to our children and families, but also to the larger hospital community."
Each year, between Sept. 15 and Oct. 15, our nation observes Latino Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the rich culture and contributions of the Latin–American community. Below are the Children’s events scheduled for this month:
The Latino Heritage Celebration and the Latino Achiever Awards celebration takes place Oct. 6 at noon in Enders Auditorium. The keynote speaker is Andres Treviño, account manager, Children's Hospital Trust's Milagros para Niños fundraising campaign.
Traditional cuisine in the Café Guest chef Pedro Alarcon from La Casa de Pedro Restaurant in Watertown prepares special dishes during lunchtime Oct. 6.
Preparing Nurses for Global Health through Service/Learning Immersion Experiences takes place Oct. 8, from 1 to 2 p.m. in Enders Seminar 1 room. The speaker is Ronna Krozy, EdD, RN, associate professor and coordinator at the Global Health Initiative at Boston College’s William F. Connell School of Nursing.
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Nurko was born and raised in Mexico City where he completed his medical education. He moved to America in 1981 to complete his pediatric residency and later did fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology at Children’s. After his fellowship, he returned to Mexico City, where he worked at the Hospital Infantil de Mexico, devoting his efforts to finding effective and affordable treatments for children with severe malnutrition and diarrhea. He designed new, inexpensive and culturally acceptable formulas that are still having an impact on these children. After five years, Nurko returned to Boston and has been a gastroenterologist in charge of the Motility Program at Children’s since 1993.
He has distinguished himself during his long tenure as an academic, NIH Andres Treviño, account manager, Children's Hospital Trust's Milagros para Niños fundraising campaign.funded clinical researcher, teacher, mentor and expert in motility and functional disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. He created Children’s Center for Motility and Functional Bowel Disorders, and has made it one of the best in the world both for research and clinical care: Patients travel thousands of miles to benefit from Nurko’s innovative techniques for diagnosing and treating these disorders.
Nurko has written more than 50 articles and more than 70 chapters and reviews on pediatric gastroenterologyómany of which he wrote in Spanish to disseminate in Latin America. As a mentor, Nurko helps fellows, residents and research assistants develop their own programs and careers. He works closely with minority pre Andres Treviño, account manager, Children's Hospital Trust's Milagros para Niños fundraising campaign.med students, and is a mentor in the Network of Minority Research Investigators from the National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases. He’s been formally recognized by the Hispanic community and received a diploma from Mayor Menino in honor of his service to the Latin community of Boston. He’s also a champion for patients in Mexico, Central and South America who need to come to the United States for advanced care. Whether patients are near or far, he’s committed to making the best diagnostic techniques and treatments available to them all.
demonstrating a history of achievement in their field progressing in the hospital their potential for further advancement their commitment to voluntary community service on behalf of youth excelling at Exceptional Care, Exceptional Service standards
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