Retinopathy of Prematurity Sep 14, 2009
Having a preemie in the NICU puts new parents on the proverbial preemie roller coaster with many ups and downs in health related issues ... Preemies are checked regularly while in the NICU to evaluate eye condition and monitor any scarring or leaks which might progress to ROP. The disease is classified in five stages. (Suite101.com)
March of Dimes Welcomes New National Youth Council Members Sep 10, 2009
She serves as an intern at the Johns Hopkins Medical School newborn intensive care unit (NICU) and Labor and Delivery Unit, and is involved in a four-year Clinical Neonatology practicum. Neha was recently named a Johns Hopkins Woodrow Wilson Fellow for her research project, "An Epidemiological Assessment of Neonatal & Maternal Health and Mortality in Urban Slums in Belgaum City, India and Statistical Comparison to Baltimore, MD, USA," for which she traveled to India to conduct research last... (PR Newswire)
Spring Valley Opens New Neonatal Unit Sep 10, 2009
Hospital spokeswoman Naomi Jones says certification for the 18-bed NICU came from the Nevada Department of Health & Human Services on Aug. 26. The southwest Las Vegas hospital joins several others in the region with Level III intensive care units for premature and special-needs newborns. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Kangaroo Care for Baby Sep 5, 2009
Special Bonding for Premature or Newborn Infants. When an infant is born, breathing problems and adjustment issues with the harsher environment outside the womb can occur. (Suite101.com)
Identical (13) Sep 1, 2009
Proceeds from this year's fundraiser will benefit the Family Birth Center, the Maternal-Fetal Medicine program and the NICU. ... Brock and Donovan remained in the NICU for 12 days, while Ethan, the smallest, stayed in the hospital for 44 days. (Montana Standard, MT)
Sugar Land mom's preemie products a big hit worldwide Aug 29, 2009
Panicked, she said she rushed to the NICU and held Zachary in her arms to keep him warm ... It s a type of hand-shaped pillow Jackson first made to leave with her son at the NICU. ... Locally, it s standard equipment at the NICUs at both Texas Women s Hospital and Memorial Hermann. (KHOU.com, TX)
Kaiser Permanente is an example for Obama Aug 27, 2009
" KenH, notstuckinlodi, I believe I have read your posts before, it wouldn`t surprise me that you put your orginal in a folder, waiting to use it another day.How very rude of you dogs4you to say that we put our stories in a folder to use for another day. my story was the truth. im so glad that youve had a good experience with kaiser. but i will stick with my blue cross/blue shield ppo where my doctor and myself make all the decisions. i chose everything from what dr to what hospital, or even... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Miracle baby born months early survives against tremendous odds Aug 25, 2009
Her mother and grandmother spent weekdays at the Ronald McDonald House in town just to be with her in the NICU.. Now, the good news is, as far as they can tell, her sight, hearing, interaction with others, and weight gain, all seem to be fine. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Celebrates Birthday Aug 24, 2009
The unit hosted its annual birthday bash at Central City park in downtown Macon for children of the NICU, their parents and their siblings ... The NICU at Coliseum Medical Center cares for premature and sick babies born in Central Georgia. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Good Samaritan saw baby boom in 2008 Aug 21, 2009
The hospital has a Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and an inpatient special care obstetrics unit for pregnant mothers with complications. It also has the Seton Center for high-risk pregnancies and is affiliated with the collaborative Fetal Care Center. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
You do not have the right to remain silent Aug 17, 2009
Cannon was on a ventilator in the NICU for four hours. He was on a CPAP machine for about seven days because he had trouble breathing; doctors noticed seizure-like activity in his brain due to the lack of oxygen he suffered, and he was gastronomy-tube fed because he couldn't suck or swallow from a bottle. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Obama's health care plan: Can we really afford to extend coverage to those here illegally? Aug 16, 2009
The NICU is filled with sick babies from these people. Meanwhile, downstairs the lobby is full of them treating the Hospital as a doctors office. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Benefit to help family of quads Aug 16, 2009
ND wrote on Aug 15, 2009 1:37 PM:" I bet they didn't plan on "supporting" to include 2+ months of NICU care and bills. As with any family, nobody "plans" on longterm health care!! " ... ND wrote on Aug 15, 2009 8:42 AM:" The benefit (its not like they are beggging for money) is to help the family with medical costs incurred by the boys being born prematurely. Think about it....4 babies in the NICU for 2+ months, I don't know their financial status (nor is it any of my business whether they can... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Cash Reward for Moms-To-Be Improves Prenatal Care Aug 15, 2009
When the program was first introduced, Rosenthal and her team note in the journal Health Services Research, just 14% of health plan members began receiving prenatal care in their first trimester of pregnancy, and more than 10% of their babies spent time in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) ... 2% had babies that needed NICU care, compared to 6% and 7 ... While it also cut risk of NICU admission by 24%, this wasn't a statistically significant difference. (MEDLINEplus)
Paying moms-to-be increases prenatal visits Aug 14, 2009
When the program was first introduced, Rosenthal and her team note in the journal Health Services Research, just 14 percent of health plan members began receiving prenatal care in their first trimester of pregnancy and more than 10 percent of their babies spent time in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) ... 2 percent had babies that needed NICU care, compared to 6 percent and 7 ... While it also cut risk of NICU admission by 24 percent, this wasn't a statistically significant difference. (MSNBC -- Health)
New Method For Neonatal ICUs Reduces Infection And Lung Distress In Premature Infants Aug 13, 2009
(July 23, 2007) Researchers have uncovered ethnic differences in the risk of neonatal mortality and morbidity (disease) in the neonatal intensive care units (NICU). Of grave concern is the noted elevation in. (Science Daily)
Work at Marian’s new facility progresses Aug 13, 2009
The neonatal intensive care unit or NICU is specifically designed for mothers and babies of complicated pregnancies, according to hospital spokeswoman Kathleen Hernandez. The hotel-like rooms have been designed with flat screen TVs and wireless Internet. (Santa Maria Times)
Hospital stroller walk set to roll on Aug. 15 Aug 12, 2009
For years a baby born prematurely in the local area had to be cared for at a Boston hospital like New England Medical Center or Children s Hospital, but South Shore Hospital s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is diminishing this need. The NICU or Level 3 unit at South Shore cares for infants who have heart conditions, respiratory difficulties, or a life threatening illness when they are born ... We have our own specially trained staff that can provide respiratory care to take care of the... (Weymouth News, MA)
Families, staff pulled together by bond of premature birth catch up with fellow ‘graduates' of Community Medical Center's NICU Aug 9, 2009
Missoulian: Families, staff pulled together by bond of premature birth catch up with fellow graduates' of Community Medical Center's NICU ... Families, staff pulled together by bond of premature birth catch up with fellow graduates' of Community Medical Center's NICUBy TRISTAN SCOTT of the Missoulian ... Hundreds of NICU graduates and their families were reunited with the medical staff who cared for them, as well as with fellow families who struggled through the seemingly endless days, waiting... (Missoulian, MT)
Annual Stroller Stroll is coming to the Hanover Mall Aug 8, 2009
Fri Aug 07, 2009, 09:03 AM EDT. The Stroller Stroll is an event that raises money to provide specialty equipment, educational programs and a variety of support services for pediatric patients and their families. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Engagement: OKeefe-Sites Aug 5, 2009
She is employed by Sparrow Hospital in Lansing as a registered nurse in NICU.. Her fianc; is also a 2002 graduate of Grand Ledge High School. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Medical Center of Lewisville hosts NICU reunion Aug 3, 2009
A total of 125 graduates of the hospital s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) attended with their parents and other family members for a total of more than 400 coming for a party in the Community Room on the second floor of the hospital. It was a celebration of life for the many children who had to be in NICU for a few weeks after birth, because of having been born prematurely or with health problems ... Medical Center of Lewisville has the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) in... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Oscar Award Winner, Dr. A.R. Rahman inaugurates Apollo Children's Hospital - the First Standalone Quaternary Care Paediatric Hospital in the Apollo Hospitals Group Jul 31, 2009
Established on a built-up area of 39,000 sq.ft, it is complete with a neonatology care unit, pediatric intensive care facilities, state-of-the-art operating rooms including facility for complex cardiac surgeries, procedure rooms, laboratory services, dedicated clinics for chronic ailments, preventive healthcare, developmental disorders and counseling services, an NICU, Isolation ward, three operation theaters, sunshine ward, cheerful private rooms and tasteful suites. The hospital is staffed... (PR Newswire)
A mothers prayer Jul 30, 2009
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 12:14 PM CDT My daughter, Isabella, spent the first six weeks of her life in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Arkansas Children s Hospital ... Or maybe it was watching young mothers some only teenagers in the NICU worry over their premature infants, whose prematurity might have been avoided with proper prenatal care and education. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
'Be a Hero For Babies Day' Raises $2.6 Million for March of Dimes Jul 29, 2009
"With the money raised, the March of Dimes will be able to fund programs such as NICU Family Support(TM), which brings hope and comfort to families with a baby in neonatal intensive care units. On behalf of the babies and families who will benefit, the March of Dimes wants to thank everyone who participated in 'Be a Hero for Babies Day' and made it a success.". "The dedication and hard work of our Farmers agents and employees across the country makes this one of the proudest days for me... (PR Newswire)
The story of my tiny twins Jul 29, 2009
The only available NICU beds were in Canberra, so my husband, Scott was sent home to Sydney to collect the things needed for a hospital stay and/or labour ... Shea required resuscitation and was rushed straight to NICU. Tainn was temporarily breathing, so I was able to kiss him before he was also taken to NICU. When Scott arrived he went straight to see them ... I don't know how we would have coped without the practical and emotional support of the staff, volunteers and other residents at RMH,... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Gentle hands: Volunteers help babies feel safe and secure Jul 21, 2009
Volunteer Don Izeman rocks and visits with Bailey Rose Womack in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Tacoma General ... Volunteers serve both the NICU and the intermediate care nursery ... Izenman recently spent some time in a rocking chair holding Bailey Rose Womack, born on Valentine's Day and still in the NICU after four months. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
In gentle hands: Volunteers help the tiniest hospital patients feel safe and secure Jul 15, 2009
Volunteers serve both the NICU and the intermediate care nursery. The babies are there for a variety of reasons. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
When buying a car is cheaper than having a baby .... humm Jul 14, 2009
When our son, Eli, was born four years ago, he spent several days in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) ... Eli was worth every penny, obviously, but I cant imagine how parents with children who need NICU care for several months can afford it. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Utah Health Insurance Reform vs. Federal Health Care Reform: BenefitsManager.net Offers In-Depth Analysis Jul 14, 2009
Would it surprise anyone to know that maternity NICU and anti-depressants represent the highest utilization in health insurance costs for medical and pharmacy in Utah ... documents that the single most expensive bills are NICU for newborns and seniors in acute / intensive care / pre-hospice. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Mother of Confusion: A mother of a birth story -- Going from bad to worse (part 2) Jul 14, 2009
"They won't admit you unless you are at least 36 weeks. They don't have a NICU either. St. Agnes does and I could treat you there but I can't at Fresno Community.". That didn't make sense. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Baptist Improves Delivery Room Feel Jun 26, 2009
Baptist South also added a 14-bed newborn intensive care unite, or NICU.. "Now we can serve our community and all of the patients that originally had to go downtown for this type of care, don't have to go downtown," Robinson said. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Mother of Confusion: Born at 34 weeks (and an update for our autism awareness bloggers) Jun 23, 2009
She spent 2 weeks in the NICU before coming home ... It will start with being admitted into the antepartum floor and end with my daughter being discharged from the NICU. Unlike my other series, I'll post this one once completely done (not as I write it). (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
ICU for premies opens in Tupelo Jun 21, 2009
The new NICU (NICK-you) will have 34 beds with the flexibility to accommodate up to 50 in semiprivate rooms. lect> Add your comment (max {maxchars} characters) You must be logged in to leave a comment. (The Clarion-Ledger)
33 Babies Possibly Exposed To Swine Flu Jun 19, 2009
The staff member involved in the NICU exposure was exposed while treating a patient for possible asthma ... The hospital is also screening all visitors and employees for signs and symptoms of infection before allowing them into the NICU. All parents, visitors and staff who may have been exposed are also being offered Tamiflu, the hospital said. (Click2Houston, TX)
New findings encourage more vigilant monitoring of seizure activity among intensive care patients Jun 18, 2009
Stephan Mayer and Jan Claassen of the Neurological Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia, has previously shown that unrecognized seizures are common in the critically ill, particularly in those with acute brain injury, and that these seizures are associated with unfavorable outcomes ... The Annals of Neurology paper, "Intracortical Electroencephalography in Acute Brain Injury," compares the use of standard scalp EEG monitoring in NICU patients with ICE monitoring. (EurekAlert!)
NICU and Your Premature Baby Jun 18, 2009
Your precious baby has arrived early and is now in the NICU. A lot is going through your mind at the moment but being informed will help you during this emotional time ... Parents who have a child before 37 weeks gestation can expect their child to be placed in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit or NICU. ... In a short time, you will know all of the NICU vocabulary, read countless articles and become your child s number one advocate. (Suite101.com)
New guidelines to fight obesity in pregnancy issued May 29, 2009
Needing special care in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Being obese in childhood. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Risk To Baby Rises with Repeat C-Sections May 23, 2009
THURSDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) -- Babies delivered by elective, repeat cesarean section delivery are nearly twice as likely to be admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) than those born vaginally after the mother has previously had a c-section, a new study finds ... 3 percent of the c-section babies were admitted to the NICU, but just 4 ... After NICU admission, 5. (MEDLINEplus)
Triple the fun May 21, 2009
Now, the doting grandma was hustling about the NICU helping the nurses change diapers, talking and cooing. "They had to grow on me," Renfro laughed. (Odessa American, TX)
Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Announces its New Medical Advisory Council May 20, 2009
Neurology (pediatric and adult); Pediatrics; Pulmonology; Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery; Pediatric Critical Care (NICU specialist); Physiatry (rehab medicine); Psychology; Genetic Counseling and/or Medical Ethics; Physical Therapy; Occupational Therapy; Diet and Nutrition; Respiratory Therapy; Nursing. The members of the new MAC will be present at the upcoming 25th Anniversary Conference to be held in Cincinnati, OH in June. (PR Newswire)
Next on the Statists' Menu: Healthcare May 17, 2009
Suppose you have a baby that comes three months early and requires two to three months on the NICU. How about if you have a schizophrenic or diabetic child. (Townhall.com)
BUSM researchers find gram-negative rods in two Philippine neonatal intensive care units May 16, 2009
(Boston) - Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have found a high frequency of multidrug-resistant Gram-negative rods (GNRs) in two of the largest neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) in the city of Manila, Philippines ... Over a 10-month period, BUSM researchers conducted studies for colonization and bloodstream infections with gentamicin or third generation cephalosporin-resistant GNR among all NICU infants weekly and then on the day of discharge ... A high proportion of... (EurekAlert!)
Walking for babies May 12, 2009
"It was probably the hardest thing we had to go through ... but we knew she needed the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit)," Jacie Emineth said ... The largest team at the event, with 258 walkers last year, were the Medcenter One NICU nurses ... NICUnurses Bonnie Schaff and Jennifer Rinas organize the team. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
‘It’s a miracle’: Family looks back on baby’s fight to live May 10, 2009
We could tell their personalities right away while they were in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit), Adam said ... But after just four days in the NICU at Logan Regional Hospital, his breathing difficulties intensified. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Children's National experts present at Pediatric Academic Societies' Annual Meeting May 2, 2009
A multi-disciplinary team of neonatal specialists from Children's level IIIC NICU, including , , , and Taeun Chang, MD, talk about the application of a novel whole-body cooling treatment to prevent damage in oxygen-deprived newborns. In addition, at Children's National Medical Center will be honored with the during the PAS Annual Meeting for efforts that successfully raised the immunization compliance rates for young children (ages 19-35 months) in metropolitan Washington, DC.. (EurekAlert!)
Specialist heats up baby wars May 2, 2009
With the new space, "we want to be able to improve our NICU so that families can be involved in the care of the baby," Bennett said. Search for Cars, Trucks & Motorcycles from local dealers. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Discovery Labs Reports First Quarter 2009 Financial Results Apr 29, 2009
With Surfaxin, Surfaxin LS(tm), our lyophilized formulation, and Aerosurf(r), our aerosolized surfactant, we plan to develop a pediatric franchise which could greatly improve the quality of RDS management in the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) and support a greatly expanded and potentially significant market opportunity. . (Primezone Releases)
March for Babies is Saturday in Effingham Apr 29, 2009
Funds raised by March for Babies in central Illinois in the past have supported a NICU Developmental Continuity Follow-Up Clinic at St. John s Children s Hospital, and Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Springfield. The March for Babies will include food and drinks for all walkers. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
When sick babies go home Apr 12, 2009
To help parents feel it's more like home and less like the sleek, sterile NICU, A Child's Whisper is holding a fundraiser in May to both build and furnish the room-inns. The event is billed as a time for adults to act like kids, complete with all the fun activities usually found at children's birthday parties - plus a few drinks to loosen things up. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Mother's Milk A Lifesaver For Preemies? Apr 11, 2009
Mother's milk may be as important as all the technology in the NICU. ... My son was born at 29 weeks weighing less than 2 pounds and spent 53 days in the NICU. I pumped 10 times a day while he was in the hospital, and was lucky enough to have an oversupply that could be donated to other preemies ... The hospital he was born in was very supportive of breastfeeding, and the NICU had a dedicated and specially-trained lactation consultant who helped me tremendously. (CBS News)
Conjoined twin girls separated at Nashville hospital Apr 9, 2009
The twins were cared for in the NICU for the past three months until they grew strong enough for Tuesdays separation surgery. The surgery lasted eight hours. (Xinhuanet, China)
Letters to the Magazine Editor Apr 6, 2009
A child in a NICU, a parent getting chemo, an illness on vacation -- it causes such fear. Then you get the bills and explanation of benefits; be afraid of those, too. (Boston Globe)
Death of a child in the neonatal intensive care unit Apr 2, 2009
A new study soon to be published in The Journal of Pediatrics explores the psychological and emotional issues related to siblings of children who died in the NICU.. Dr. Joanna Fanos and colleagues from Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center surveyed the siblings of children who died in the NICU between 1980 and 1990 ... Participants were asked to share their memories associated with the death, including parental reactions, experiences at home, and thoughts about the NICU itself. (EurekAlert!)
University Medical Center at Princeton to Enhance Pediatric Care Through Agreement with The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Mar 28, 2009
In addition, CHOP will provide board certified neonatologists to provide care in the NICU and to attend high-risk deliveries as requested. All PHCS physicians and employees who care for children will have access to the educational services, programs and resources of CHOP's Education Programs, as well as educational programs offered by UMCP. CHOP will also provide PHCS with consultation on timely pediatric issues (i. (PR Newswire)
Mom testifies against ex-boyfriend accused of murdering their child Mar 26, 2009
DaddyTJ wrote on Mar 25, 2009 8:15 AM:" I have two children, both girls, ages 4 and 7. Both were premature. My oldest was 9 weeks premature. Do you know where I was every single day for 7 weeks? At the hospital with my daughter. I did leave to go to work and I did leave to sleep, but that was due to not having private rooms. I worked third shift. I would go see her after I woke up and stay until I had to go to work. I would call and talk to the nurses while I was at work, I was fortunate to only... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Blankets provide comfort for both receivers, makers Mar 26, 2009
Attebery said when her daughter was in the NICU, the quilts and hats people made for her meant a lot ... Lori Colwell, staff nurse at Sacred Heart s NICU, said some nurses and other volunteer groups make quilts and hats for the babies ... Colwell said usually 20 to 25 babies are in the NICU at a time, with a maximum capacity of 36 babies. (Lebanon Express, OR)
RN Director of Women's Services Mar 20, 2009
Responsibilities: You will be part of a very well-respectedhospital and will have responsibility for labor and delivery, post-partum, peds, NICU and the well-baby lounge. Your main responsibilities will include: ensuring regulations are followed, managing patient and family questions and concerns,improving patient care and quality,and being a strong mentor toyour nursing team. (The Clarion-Ledger)
First 2 octuplets have wild homecoming Mar 19, 2009
This is a happy moment for everyone the family, physicians, nurses and entire NICU staff, said Dr. Mandhir Gupta, a neonatologist at the medical center. It is always rewarding whenever a premature infant goes home as a healthy baby. (MSNBC -- Health)
Media Mob Scene At Octuplets' Homecoming Mar 19, 2009
" Suleman, an unemployed divorced mother, gave birth to the octuplets nine weeks premature on Jan. 26 in another L.A. suburb, Bellflower. She already had six children, ages two-to-seven. The octuplets - who at birth weighed from 1 pound, 8 ounces to 3 pounds, 4 ounces - spent their first seven weeks in the neonatal intensive care unit at Kaiser Permanente Bellflower Medical Center. The first two babies to be discharged - Noah and Isaiah - are each about 5 pounds and are able to bottle feed, the... (CBS News -- Early Show)
Hirschey family March for Babies ambassadors Mar 18, 2009
At the NICU, the family suffered through observing their second set of twins experience jaundice, constant blood transfusions and ventilator assistance. Both contracted pneumonia from influenza that further damaged their lungs. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
To the volunteers at YRMC Mar 16, 2009
Tammy Heidrich volunteers once a week in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) ... "You can get attached to the babies if they are here for an extended time. It causes tears of joy when a baby moves out of the NICU, but it is also sad to see them go. You get hooked." ... "I had gone on a tour of the hospital and visited the NICU and saw the nurses rocking the babies and decided I wanted to get involved. This is a way I can nurture children in a very comfortable place. There is just so much... (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Birthing on the go Mar 11, 2009
5 inches long. Although he was born premature at 35 weeks after less than 24 hours in the NICU and an extra night stay in the hospital, Low returned home with his parents. He s a really healthy baby, Erica said. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Editor's Mailbag (March 10) (15) Mar 11, 2009
After the recent loss of my daughter Stormy I have decided to do something special for the babies still at the NICU at Sacred Heart hospital ... I have found that same joy making blankets for the babies still fighting for their lives at the NICU.. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Triplets: Family embraces the unexpected Mar 9, 2009
"Just regular formula," says NICU nurse Charley Bailey ... Inside the NICU, with its thick walls providing protection from the outside world, Toby and Christina go gah-gah as they hold their precious new ones ... But they figure their NICU bill alone could amount to more than $200,000. (The Clarion-Ledger)
