Health & Fitness

Illinois Nursing Shortage Keeps Boy In Hospital For His 1st Birthday Unnecessarily

In-home private duty nursing services are "essential" for Nicholas Rizo to be safely discharged, doctors at Lurie Children's Hospital said.

The Rizos received another update on Monday that no nurses are available for Nicholas. His birthday is on Thursday.
The Rizos received another update on Monday that no nurses are available for Nicholas. His birthday is on Thursday. (CBS)

CHICAGO (CBS) — "Wild One" is a theme some parents pick for their baby's first birthday party, and it's certainly the way the first year went for one west suburban family.

They're sad to be celebrating their son's birthday, in the hospital, when he doesn't need to be there. CBS 2's Lauren Victory explained the difficulties of finding a nurse for Nicholas.

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