Albany Med thanks Bruno for $25 million grant Jul 29, 2008
Also, it is increasingly congested as more and more infants are being transferred into the only Level 4 neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in northeastern New York ... The new NICU will help our outstanding team of doctors, nurses and technicians do its work in the best possible environment for these babies and their families. (Albany Times Union)
Baby flown to Canberra as Victoria runs out of hospital beds Jul 23, 2008
After failing for more than six hours to find a bed first at the , then at the state's other NICU centres, mother and baby were finally put on a plane at 3 ... The Royal Children's Hospital's NICU was already stretched beyond capacity with fragile babies ... " As revealed in the Herald Sun in June and July, Victoria's 72 NICU cots have been overflowing at various times recently with a dozen at-risk newborns flown interstate last financial year, prompting calls for the system to be expanded in... (NEWS.com.au)
Focusing on the babiesBonson Methodist Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit adapts to serve smallest, youngest patients Jul 23, 2008
At first glance -- or first listen -- the hush might lead one to think that it is a slow day in the NICU. ... On this particular day, Sandra Hart, nursing director for Women's and Children's services at Bronson, said the 45-bed NICU was at capacity ... Bronson has the only NICU in southwestern Michigan. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
GREGG ELLIS:When blogs, real lives collide Jul 19, 2008
Fortunately, a buffer wasn't needed, although I do admit it was a rather nervous elevator ride up to the NICU.. What would I say. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Cooling Babies' Brains May Prevent Lifetime Disabilities Jul 19, 2008
"This therapy, once started, stays on for 72 hours. After that we start re-warming the head slowly over a four-hour period, said Camille Gerdes, Del Sol NICU director.For Patricia Moreno, a mother of three girls with baby Mia born three days ago, it's a relief this technology is offered."I think it's wonderful. We didn't know about this before and thank God we didn't need it. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Premature Birth Linked to Some Unexpected Later Problems Jul 18, 2008
"If you have a baby who's made it through the NICU [neonatal intensive care unit] relatively OK, you need to keep reminding your child's health-care team that your child was born prematurely and try to optimize their chances for staying on track with developmental skills. And, be sure to take advantage of whatever services schools offer for premature babies," she said. HealthDay. (MEDLINEplus)
Woman delivers the child she always wanted, then begins cancer fight she never expected Jul 15, 2008
"That worst part was that she was in the NICU and I wasn't able to have my baby with me 24 hours a day," Todd said. "That was my job, and I couldn't do it.". (AZCentral -- News)
Someone has to adopt this baby Jul 14, 2008
Sick orphan baby finds a family in Miami NICU - Kids and parenting- msnbc ... Sick orphan baby finds a family at Miami NICU. (MSNBC -- Health)
Tupelo hospital, largest in Mississippi, nears completion of $24.5 million expansion Jul 14, 2008
The hospital's certificate of need for the five-year project was extended last week for the NICU construction project ... The new NICU will be on the second floor just above its former space ... Friloux says nearly one-third of the hospital's NICU admissions come from other hospitals in the region like in Starkville or in Corinth. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Young survivors get their day in the sun Jul 14, 2008
UCSD has been nationally recognized for its programs for high-risk pregnancies and deliveries, and the NICU was recently expanded from 40 beds to 49 beds. It specializes in the treatment of babies born prematurely, some weighing as little as a pound or so, and babies with health problems that require hospitalization. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Recognizing type 1 symptoms early can save child’s life Jul 13, 2008
Isabelle spent a week in the NICU while her parents learned how to check her blood sugar levels and how to administer daily insulin shots. Up until recently, the Oteros had to check Isabelle s levels 10 times a day. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
two boys named Kevin and their StoryFamily discovers Ronald McDonald House at time when each little moment was precious Jun 24, 2008
" The Fullertons are grateful for the doctors and nurses who treated their sons. Lisa Swanson, Jacob's nurse while he was in the NICU, was wonderful, Jennifer said. "I still keep in contact with her. I told her we were doing this interview. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Just for Children Jun 19, 2008
Will Be One of Largest NICUs in the Nation ... When it is, St. John's will house one of the largest Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) in the country with 97 private rooms in a level III (highest level) nursery ... Currently the NICU has 72 beds. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Texas Children's Hospital physician-in-chief to focus on teaching Jun 19, 2008
When I walk into the NICU, I say 95 percent of these babies are going to go home healthy, he said. When I started in medicine, there were no NICUs. (KHOU.com, TX)
Part 2:The long struggle to go home Jun 16, 2008
Many times, we had watched enviously as other NICU parents got to do what's known as "kangaroo care,'' gently cradling their infants chest-to-chest. When our turn finally came, there was a catch: Only one of us could hold one of the babies. Lori deservedly got the honor.It took three nurses to lift Jake and all his wires out of the incubator and to place him safely on Lori's chest. Scared of doing anything wrong, she cupped one hand under his feet, the other on his back, then hardly moved for... (MSNBC -- Health)
Father's Day brings poignant memory for dad of preemie twins Jun 15, 2008
In the NICU, there were monitors to attach, ventilators to start, blood and X-rays to be taken ... Dr. Milvenan clipped X-rays of the boys' lungs to a lighted screen on a NICU wall, then began my crash course in neonatology ... By Tuesday, Dr. Clair Schwendeman, who usually ran the NICU, was back. (USA Today -- News)
Hospitals 6th annual Baby Steps Stroll set for Saturday Jun 11, 2008
South Shore Hospital s NICU is the first and only Level III unit for families in Southeastern Massachusetts that cares for premature and frail newborns in need of respiratory support and specialized care until an infant can thrive without medical assistance. The NICU s dedicated physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists and other support staff have helped countless families around the region ... Come out on Saturday and join the Friends of NICU and their sponsors, Magic Beans, Hanover Mall,... (Weymouth News, MA)
Casper briefs Jun 5, 2008
Money raised in Casper supports the new NICU Family Support project at Wyoming Medical Center, the Cub House project and the Teen to Teen program. Thirteen percent of live births in Wyoming are premature, according to information from the March of Dimes. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Grace's memory lives on through foundation Grace Oughton Cancer Foundation continues, offers support to other families Jun 3, 2008
And now, he and Crystal, an NICU nurse, can go back to what they do best. "We've always been the helpers," he said. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
New method of managing risk in pregnancy leads to healthier newborns, better outcomes for moms Jun 3, 2008
PHILADELPHIA- An alternative method for obstetric care has led to lower neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admission rates, higher uncomplicated vaginal birth (UVB) rates, and a lower mean Adverse Outcome Index (AOI) score, according to a new study from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and published in this month's issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The alternative method is known as Active Management of Risk in Pregnancy at Term, or AMOR-IPAT, for... (EurekAlert!)
The Story of My Start-Up Jun 1, 2008
5 pounds, so he was in the NICU. Another mom didn't have enough milk, and I was the only mom with extra, so I shared. Then, about seven years ago, my dad was very sick. (Boston Globe)
Ronald McDonald House gets a new look Jun 1, 2008
Her death was traumatic for Mrs. Gates, but it eventually motivated her to switch from becoming a dental hygienist to becoming a pediatric nutritionist in the NICU at Medical College of Georgia Children's Medical Center. About 80 percent of the parents who stay at the Ronald McDonald House in Augusta have children in the NICU, said Mrs. Murdison, whose husband is a physician with patients in the unit ... "We've got some in our NICU that have been there for 11 months," she said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital NICU Ranks #2 in Country May 30, 2008
Rainbow Babies ren's Hospital NICU Ranks #2 in Country ... Rainbow Babies ren's Hospital NICU Ranks #2 in Country ... This year, the first time the publication ranked pediatric subspecialties, Rainbow ranked #2 in neonatal care/NICU and among the top 10 in the country for neurology/neurosurgery and respiratory disorders. (PR Newswire)
First Housing Bust, Now Baby Bust May 30, 2008
The company says that about 12 percent of births require NICU admissions ... The company that in the 2007 fourth quarter, same-unit volume at its NICUs rose 4 percent from the 2006 fourth quarter ... Factoring out the extra day in February for the leap year, same-unit NICU patient volume for the 2008 first quarter grew by only 0. (Slate)
Study tries to battle city's high infant mortality rate May 30, 2008
The average cost of care on NICU at Shands is $30,000 per infant, he said. "We have million-dollar babies in the unit," Chiu said. (Florida Times-Union)
Nancy StephanyHonored as Nurse of the Month in May, 2008 May 27, 2008
Nancy was completely surprised when we ambushed her outside the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Golisano Children's Hospital, where shes been a nurse for 25 years. "It's something I've always wanted to do, she said, And then my girlfriend had a baby in the NICU, (who's my 25-year-old godson) and I saw the NICU and thought, Thats where I want to work!" ... Moms going through both joy and anguish of having a baby in the NICU say Nancy's knowledge and gentle manner are a... (WOKR13 Rochester)
Double Jeopardy: Twin Lives AreSaved By an Innovative In-Utero Surgery May 21, 2008
"They were less sick," said Dr. Dale Gerstmann, the medical director for the NICU at Timpanogos Regional Medical Center. "I think this [surgery] really did help. The outcome would have been different and not as good.". (The Daily Universe, UT)
While father fights for his country, newborn fights for his life May 20, 2008
Haleigh spent some time in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Medical Center of Lewisville, but has been released to her mother. Braden will continue to be in NICU for about two more weeks. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Headsets getting some cachet May 12, 2008
Some must spend time in the NICU, an acronym and a place that many parents know all too well. The NICU can be a bright and noisy place (not to mention scary), and some studies suggests this excessive stimulation can damage a baby's nervous system ... Called the Sonicu (), it listens to environmental noise and flashes green (green is good), yellow, or red as noise reaches levels that the device's makers have deemed dangerous to newborns. (Boston Globe)
Mom's four gifts: Quadruplets keep Normal couple busy and happy May 11, 2008
slw wrote on May 10, 2008 5:21 PM:" Congrats! We've been down the same road. We have Dr Jarret, Carle Antepartum and NICU to thank for our twins who will be starting Kindergarten this fall! Even though mine were 34 weekers, one weighed in at just 2 lbs 12 oz with her sister at 5 lbs. This time will become precious memories quicker than you think! Cherish and document every moment! Remember to tell those who say "you must have your hands full" and "better you than me" that you also have very full... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Pediatrix may miss '08 guidance, shares fall May 9, 2008
However, the company said if same-unit NICU patient day volume growth continues to be below its historical range of 3 to 5 percent, it may not achieve that guidance. Pediatrix (NYSE: PDX) said same-unit revenue grew 7. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Hospital Buildings Can Heal According to First Comprehensive Report on Impact of Physical Environment on Child Patients May 8, 2008
Examples of proven low cost design recommendations implementable at any time are: -- Hand washing dispensers at each bedside and in all high patient volume areas -- Incubator noise reduction measures (earmuffs, sound absorbing panels) in the NICU -- Circadian (cycled) lighting in the NICU -- Artwork and virtual reality images to provide positive distractions Examples of proven moderate to high cost design interventions implementable during renovation or new construction include: -- Single family... (PR Newswire)
Mom’s area birthing options abound May 8, 2008
Specialists help moms pump their milk as one of the measures that foster their babies development if NICU care is necessary ... About 14 percent of babies go to NICU after birth. (Woodlands Villager, TX)
Premature Infants Benefit From Diets Rich In Protein, Study Suggests May 6, 2008
The study was conducted in four neonatal intensive care units (NICU) contracted by Nationwide Children s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio and included 440 preterm infants born between 2004 and 2006, weighing less than 1500 grams at birth and surviving the first two weeks after delivery. Three hundred eight infants born in 2005 and 2006 were administered amino acids intravenously within the first 24 hours after delivery, and their results were compared with those of 132 preterm infants from 2004, who... (Science Daily)
Canada's U.S. baby boom May 6, 2008
The problem has peaked, with British Columbia and Ontario each sending a record number of women to U.S. neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) ... Are they being admitted to the NICU only when they are very sick ... The hospital where she gave birth does not have a NICU. And when no NICU bed could be located in B.C. or Alberta, her son was sent to a hospital in Spokane, located in eastern Washington. (Globe and Mail)
Birth and death came too soon, but son leaves memories May 4, 2008
" The nurses in the intensive care unit said Kyle had nothing to worry about. "It is very hard on the parents and the siblings because you've got a baby here that is your heart," said Jennifer Bridges, one of the NICU nurses. "But you also have to have a life outside of this unit when you are going to have a baby in here for months ... " Many of Zach's updates focused on his lung strength. He was born with bronchopulmonary dysplasia, a lung condition that kept him on a ventilator. Over time, the... (Athens Banner-Herald)
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She weighed 2 pounds, 5 ounces and spent 6 weeks in the NICU. She was actually very healthy for her size, she only had to stay untill she gained some weight ... " I spent the rest of that day in denial rather than in anticipation of meeting my firstborn. I was numbed out, tied down, and had my view blocked by a drape so that I couldn't witness the birth of my long-awaited miracle baby. It was like experiencing a birth on the radio. On bad talk radio. The doctors aff were sharing OJ Simpson jokes... (The Palm Beach Post)
$35,000 For research May 4, 2008
Kaci spent 48 harrowing days in the NICU, days that included vitamin shots instead of breast milk and a barium enema at only five days old ... We asked for that fighting spirit when they were in the NICU, she said. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Parents will get CPR practice doll May 3, 2008
But for now, with approximately 65,000 babies born in Maricopa County each year, several hospitals plan to offer infant CPR classes for new parents and provide the $35 infant CPR kit to parents of infants leaving the nursery intensive-care unit, or NICU. Preemies and other babies discharged from a NICU typically have lower heart rates and are more likely to stop breathing than healthy babies, said Andrea Bailey, spokeswoman for St. Joseph's Hospital andMedical Center in Phoenix. St. Joseph's... (AZCentral)
‘Definitely a miracle’ Apr 22, 2008
They relied on ventilators to breathe while living in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden ... After six months in the NICU, doctors finally allowed the Petersens to bring their daughters home on apnea monitors and oxygen. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
... when an only dog is already there! Apr 22, 2008
I had heard of the blanket-with-the-new-baby-smell deal, but things were so hectic after my first was born (I was recovering from a c-section and the baby had spent his first five days in NICU) that our needs took priority. The dogs just stayed in the yard and away from me by until we all were healed up and settled in. (The Palm Beach Post)
Hospital has new way to treat newborn babies Apr 20, 2008
"It's so lovely when a parent gets to bond with their child," said DeAnn Huft, a speech pathologist who works at the NICU. "It's such a gift for the child.". Ava Jackson was born on March 6. (AZCentral -- News)
Premature perils Apr 6, 2008
It is hard to see them in the NICU, usually they hand them to you 30 minutes after the birth. . (Lake City Reporter, FL)
The difference a day makes Apr 6, 2008
Some of the nursing staff had worked in the NICU for more than two decades. Today, Virginia is healthy and well. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Discovery Labs and Chrysalis Technologies Modify Collaboration for Future Development of Aerosolized Drug Device Products Apr 2, 2008
Serious respiratory problems are some of the most prevalent medical issues facing premature infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) ... Aerosurf is a precision-engineered aerosolized SRT administered via nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) which is being developed to potentially treat premature infants with respiratory conditions in the NICU. Discovery Labs plans to apply the experience obtained in the development of Aerosurf to potentially develop aerosolized SRT to... (Primezone Releases)
New Program Helps Siblings Adjust to Newborns in ICU Apr 1, 2008
To soften the impact of what she'll see in the neonatal intensive care unit, or NICU, Julia, along with other family members went through a new program that helps them understand what's going on ... She says the NICU Sibling Program is for children as young as 5 ... Newborns can be in the NICU anywhere from a few days to several months. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Hidden Tragedy Of Under-reported Neonatal Mortality In Northern Vietnam Apr 1, 2008
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)
Shhh!Protecting preemies from noise Mar 29, 2008
Father's invention tells NICU doctors, visitors when they are being too loud. A sound level indicator of the Sonicu system hangs from the ceiling of the neonatal intensive care unit at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis ... Its definitely a great idea, Dr. Bob White, a neonatologist at South Bends Memorial Hospital, said of the sound monitoring system in Rileys neonatal intensive care unit, or NICU.. (MSNBC -- Health)
March for babies with the March of Dimes Mar 28, 2008
Funds raised by March for Babies in Hawaii support Hawaii Chapter community grants, public and professional health education and the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) Family Support Project. March for Babies will take place statewide at 8 a.m. tomorrow at Lydgate Park; and Saturday, April 5 at 7:30 a.m. People can sign up today to help fund lifesaving research and educational programs aimed at helping moms have healthy babies. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Preterm Birth Linked To Lifelong Health Issues Mar 27, 2008
A premature baby (28 weeks) raises up his hand to the nurse in the NICU. (Credit: iStockphoto/Christian Michael). Related Stories. (Science Daily)
$15M revamp to expand Women's Hospital Mar 18, 2008
Instead of two wards that make up the current NICU and intermediate care units, the new unit is split primarily into semi-private rooms with space for the parents ... Currently, the hospital on Eason Boulevard has 22 spaces for NICU babies - usually those born too early to breathe, eat or maintain body temperature by themselves ... About a third of the babies in the unit are born at other Northeast Mississippi hospitals that do not have an NICU.. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
United Health Foundation makes donations totaling $1M Mar 16, 2008
Jackson National Life Insurance Co. donated $60,000 to the March of Dimes for a one-year sponsorship of fundraising events and NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) family support at The Children's Hospital. Jackson employees also raised $2,600 via its team that participated in WalkAmerica, a March of Dimes event. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Vaccination is an act of love Mar 15, 2008
Robyne Rohde-Oklahoma City wrote on Mar 14, 2008 3:35 PM:" They give babies the Hep B vaccination to absolve the hospital from any liability in case the hospital staff has Hepititus. There is NO reason, unless the mother is an intravenous drug user that the child should have this vaccination on the first day of life. My premature babies (twins) were given the HebB vaccination in 1997 while still in the NICU. They barely weighed 3lbs and were given more ethylmercury (thimerolsal) than the EPA... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Talk of the Times with Paulette Nish Mar 3, 2008
These families are the parents of babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at CMC who were transported there from Lackawanna County and its six surrounding counties, since CMC has the only regional NICU to assist all of the outlying hospitals who need this service for premature babies. There is no cost associated with the families staying at the house, however if the family is able to give a donation it is encouraged. (Scranton Times, PA)
Pontiac family ambassadors for Streator charity auction tonight Feb 29, 2008
"I remember feeling so helpless watching our baby fight for his life. It was in God's hands now and all we could do was pray! Over the course of the next three months Kaden struggled with his lungs and was on and off the CPAP and SIPAP machines. It seemed that we would take one step forward and three steps back. When Kaden was 37 weeks gestation he still required high amounts of oxygen and the doctors were discussing putting him on a ventilator but they had one more thing they could try. He was... (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Foetus slips out of moving train, safe Feb 28, 2008
Born a good two months premature, she is recuperating in the Neo-natal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Rajasthan Hospitals. Here, she lies without a scratch after the providential escape just before midnight on Tuesday. (India Times, India)
Moscow's friendship with Serbia part of a power play rooted in economic interest Feb 28, 2008
"Russia is focusing on creating a corridor of friendly states (in the Balkans) which would support its pipeline routes," said Nicu Popescu, a research fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations in London. "Serbia is important in this context because it is part of a bigger project of Russia dominating the energy infrastructure in the region.". (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Experts to Address Rising Maternal and Infant Mortality Despite Price Tag of $79 Billion for Maternity Care Feb 26, 2008
Preterm babies are more likely to need care from a special care nursery (NICU), and are more likely to be re-hospitalized after discharge. Each year, the CIMS Forum brings together research experts, professionals, advocates, and consumers of maternity care from the U.S. and abroad to learn and work side by side for three energizing days of collaborative education, networking, solution making and sharing. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
March of Dimes honors the Kraintz family Feb 24, 2008
When Cindy Kraintz first saw her son, doctors and nurses crowded around him in the NICU, and she broke into tears ... In the NICU, Tommy was on a respirator and oscillator ... During his NICU stay, he had four blood transfusions and two staph infections. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
March for Babies set for Apr. 24 Feb 22, 2008
He spent 139 days in the Neonatal ICU, or NICU, at St. Louis Children s Hospital before coming home with mom and dad, Tony and Angela ... This past November, her great-nephew Avery Reissing was not born prematurely but had to spend a couple of months in the NICU.. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
March of Dimes family grateful for miracle Feb 13, 2008
"We're hoping for the day when no baby has to be born prematurely or with a birth defect like Caroline, said Crystal A. Hummer, executive director for the Pee Dee Division of the South Carolina March of Dimes. "The March of Dimes is working to give every baby a healthy start," she added. "Without the March of Dimes, there might not have been a pediatric small bladder transplant available," Matt said. "Without them, there might not have been a NICU {neonatal intensive care unit] in Columbia, or... (Loris Scene, SC)
Church Columnists: Feb. 6, 2008 Feb 8, 2008
Continuing praying for our grandson who is still in T.C. Thompson NICU. They are feeding him now. Alex Stringer went to the doctor last week; he has sinus and allergies bad. (Catoosa County News, GA)
John Ross Espino from Midland will represent Texas in Nation's capitol Feb 7, 2008
He was hospitalized for over 90 days at Medical Center Hospital's NICU. On April 3, 2007, John Ross was diagnosed with Prader-Willi Syndrome ... Because of Children's Miracle Network my baby did not have to be flown to Dallas for 90 days in a NICU. He was able to stay right here at home. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
More of this story Feb 5, 2008
Although I am out of the hospital after delivering my son three months early, my baby boy is still in the NICU. The doctors said he is doing just fine, but still needs a bit more time to gain strength. He is way ahead of schedule, though, and they are hoping to send him home at the end of next week. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Libby has a date on Valentine's Day Jan 29, 2008
After she was born, she spent seven days at St. John's Mercy Medical Center in the NICU. She was born with hyaline membrane disease. She fought hard and beat the odds that were against her and came home on her mom's birthday. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
