Growing Bones Pediatric and Neuromuscular Orthopedic Institute

03/13/2026

One more week to get your votes in! Please consider voting for Dr. Connor in the Pediatric category.

🏆 It’s Delaware Today's Top Doc Season! 🏆
We’re proud to recognize the outstanding care provided by Dr. Justin Connor at Growing Bones Orthopaedics. His commitment to excellence, patient-centered approach, and passion for helping young patients stay active make him a standout provider in our community.
👉 Fellow Providers, cast your vote for your Top Doc — and consider supporting Dr. Connor!
Your vote helps highlight the dedication and expertise that make a true difference in our patients’ lives.
Thank you for recognizing the physicians who go above and beyond every day! 💙
Please considering clicking on the link below or scan the QR to nominate Dr. Justin Connor under Pediatrics and Orthopedics

https://delawaretoday.com/top-doctors-nominations/other-specialties/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Nominate%20a%20colleague%20as%20a%20Top%20Doctor%21&utm_campaign=DT-Mktg-Top-Doctors-02-18-2025%20%28Copy%29

03/10/2026

We love spoiling our referring offices!

We love goodies!! 🍩 🍭🍫

Thank you ABA Centers of Delaware and Growing Bones for thinking of us!

03/10/2026

03/05/2026

🎉 A Day-Late Happy Birthday to Dr. Felicia Connor! 🎉
Wishing you a year filled with joy, blessings, and every good thing you deserve. Your grace, kindness, and strength shine through everything you do, and we’re truly grateful for the positive impact you make on everyone around you.
May this new chapter bring you laughter, good health, and unforgettable moments. We hope your birthday was just as wonderful and inspiring as you are. 💐✨
Here’s to many more celebrations, happiness, and continued success!

Please help us in wishing Dr. Felicia Connor a Happy Belated Birthday!!

03/04/2026

🏆 It’s Delaware Today's Top Doc Season! 🏆
We’re proud to recognize the outstanding care provided by Dr. Justin Connor at Growing Bones Orthopaedics. His commitment to excellence, patient-centered approach, and passion for helping young patients stay active make him a standout provider in our community.
👉 Fellow Providers, cast your vote for your Top Doc — and consider supporting Dr. Connor!
Your vote helps highlight the dedication and expertise that make a true difference in our patients’ lives.
Thank you for recognizing the physicians who go above and beyond every day! 💙
Please considering clicking on the link below or scan the QR to nominate Dr. Justin Connor under Pediatrics and Orthopedics

https://delawaretoday.com/top-doctors-nominations/other-specialties/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Nominate%20a%20colleague%20as%20a%20Top%20Doctor%21&utm_campaign=DT-Mktg-Top-Doctors-02-18-2025%20%28Copy%29

02/25/2026

Dr. Patricia Bath was born in Harlem, New York, in 1942. After graduating from high school, she attended Hunter College, where she earned a B.A. in Chemistry. She later received her medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine in 1968 and went on to specialize in ophthalmology.
During her research, Dr. Bath observed disproportionately high rates of visual impairment among patients at Harlem Hospital. Recognizing the importance of accessible eye care, she became instrumental in expanding and improving ophthalmic services at the hospital’s Eye Clinic. Her dedication to addressing preventable blindness shaped her lifelong commitment to advocacy, treatment, and public health.
Dr. Bath also made groundbreaking contributions to medical technology. She became the first Black woman physician to receive a patent for a medical device and ultimately held four U.S. patents. Her first—and most well‑known—invention was the Laserphaco Probe, a device that uses laser technology to remove cataracts more precisely and effectively.
Throughout her career, Dr. Bath continued to champion the prevention of blindness worldwide. She remained an influential figure in both medicine and innovation until her passing on May 30, 2019.

https://www.drkarenwinkfield.com/post/dr-patricia-bath

02/24/2026

Our office is back open from this crazy snowy weather!!
And to get back in the rhythm here is a !

02/23/2026

❄️ Possible Weather Closure ❄️
With severe weather continuing, our office could possibly be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, February 23rd. We will continue to monitor conditions closely and will provide an update as soon as a final decision is made.
The safety of our patients and staff is our top priority.
Please check back here before your appointment. Thank you for your patience and understanding—stay warm and safe!

02/22/2026

For the safety of our employees and everyone we serve, our office will be closed on Monday, February 23rd, due to weather conditions.
Thank you for your understanding—please stay safe and warm. We look forward to connecting with you again soon!
If you have not been contacted yet to reschedule, please reach out Monday morning so we can get your appointment rescheduled as soon as possible.
Thank you

02/20/2026

James McCune Smith was born on April 18, 1813, in New York City to his mother, Lavinia Smith, who had recently relocated there prior to his birth. Although he was born into slavery, he gained his freedom at age 14 under New York State’s Emancipation Act.
An exceptionally gifted student, James graduated from high school with honors at just 15 years old. However, despite his academic achievements, he was denied admission to both Columbia University and Geneva Medical College solely because of his race. Determined to pursue higher education, he traveled to Scotland to study at the University of Glasgow, where he earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, followed by his medical degree in 1836.
Upon returning to New York, Dr. Smith—who became the first university‑trained Black physician to practice medicine in the United States—opened his own medical practice and pharmacy. He went on to serve for more than 20 years as a physician at the Colored Orphan Asylum in Manhattan. In addition to his medical work, he emerged as a prominent abolitionist, intellectual, and published author.
James McCune Smith died at the age of 52 from congestive heart failure, leaving behind a powerful legacy of scholarship, advocacy, and groundbreaking achievement.

https://www.drkarenwinkfield.com/post/dr-james-mccune-smith
https://chicago.medicine.uic.edu/medicine/about-us/diversity-inclusion/black-history-profile/james-mccune-smith/

02/19/2026

🏆 It’s Delaware Today's Top Doc Season! 🏆

We’re proud to recognize the outstanding care provided by Dr. Justin Connor at Growing Bones Orthopaedics. His commitment to excellence, patient-centered approach, and passion for helping young patients stay active make him a standout provider in our community.

👉 Fellow Providers, cast your vote for your Top Doc — and consider supporting Dr. Connor!
Your vote helps highlight the dedication and expertise that make a true difference in our patients’ lives.
Thank you for recognizing the physicians who go above and beyond every day! 💙

Please considering clicking on the link below to nominate Dr. Justin Connor under Pediatrics and Orthopedics

Who are the best doctors in Delaware? We want your nominations for Delaware Today’s 2025 Top Doctors. Honorees will be announced in our October issue. To make voting easier, we divided the ballot into five categories. Need extra time to finish the ballot? Save the ballot and complete it at a later...

02/18/2026

Remembering Dr. Charles H. Epps, Jr.
Dr. Charles Epps, born July 24, 1930, was a true pioneer in medicine. After graduating Magna Cum Laude from Howard University and earning his M.D. in 1955, he became only the 5th African American orthopedic surgeon. He served in the U.S. Army until 1962 and later returned to Howard as a beloved professor.
Throughout his career, he trained over 4,000 minority medical students and 70 orthopedic residents, leaving an incredible legacy of mentorship and leadership. Dr. Epps retired in 2001 and passed away on January 12, 2026.
The Charles H. Epps Chair in Orthopedic Surgery at Howard University College of Medicine was created in honor of Dr. Charles H. Epps
A remarkable life and an even more remarkable impact. 💙🕊️