Age: 2 mos.
Date Admitted: May 3, 2012
Weight at admission: 6.4 lbs
Level of malnutrition: Severe – Kwashiorkor type
About Diego: Diego is a firstborn child. His young mother is a single parent, with some support from her own mother. At only 25 days old, Diego began vomiting up his milk and began to fall behind nutritionally. His mother and grandmother were concerned and heard about Casa Jackson’s services through a neighbor. They brought Diego to us to receive specialized medical care while his mother receives the education and resources to care for his needs.