Growing Up with Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction
About this episode
Vincent Rosche shares his journey growing up with chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction and the impact of advocacy and community support on his life.
For many families navigating chronic illness, it's hard to imagine what the future might look like for their child. This week on Inside the Children's Hospital, Katie Taylor sits down with Vincent Rosche, a patient advocate, fitness enthusiast, and survivor who has spent most of his life navigating complex medical challenges. Diagnosed with chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (CIPO) at just 9 months old, Vincent grew up with feeding tubes, central lines, frequent hospitalizations, and even battled thyroid cancer as a teenager. Today, Vincent works as the Community Engagement Coordinator for the Oley Foundation , connecting patients and families receiving home nutrition support with resources, education, and peer support. In this inspiring conversation, Vincent shares: • His earliest memories of growing up in the hospital • The profound impact Child Life Specialists and therapy dogs had on his experience • What his parents did that made the biggest difference during difficult times • Navigating school while managing complex medical needs • Learning to advocate for himself as a patient • How fitness transformed his health and confidence • Becoming a bodybuilding competitor…
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