Items Tagged ‘neonatal intensive care unit’
September 26, 2019
Parents of Premature Babies Find Special Support System: Each Other
By In the Loop 
The experience of having a child in the NICU often creates connections among families, who provide a unique source of support made possible through shared experience.
September 12, 2019
Potato Head Project a Gift of Love and Hope for Families of Micro-Preemies
By In the Loop
Kristin and Eric Moan’s twins arrived four months early, thrusting the couple into the unfamiliar world of micro-preemies. They’ve used that experience to support other families like theirs.
Tags: Dr. Erick Bothun, micro-preemie, neonatal intensive care unit, Pediatric Ophthalmology, placental abruption
August 8, 2019
At NICU Family Reunion, the Bond Isn’t Blood, but Shared Experience
By In the Loop
Recent graduates of Mayo’s Neonatal Intensive Care Units, along with their families, gathered for the annual NICU Family Reunion, where they reconnected with each other and the staff that cared for them.
Tags: Dr. Chris Collura, neonatal intensive care unit, NICU Family Reunion
November 27, 2018
‘Pints for Preemies’ Challenge Helps Mayo’s Youngest — and Tiniest — Patients
By In the Loop
The importance of blood and organ donation has always been apparent to ICU nurse Jenny MacIntyre. But when her daughter was born more than three months early, her appreciation for donors grew.
Tags: Jenny MacIntyre, Katy Maeder, Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Program, Mayo Clinic Connect, neonatal intensive care unit, World Prematurity Day
November 9, 2017
Angel Gowns Turn Bridal Gowns Into Priceless Gifts for Infants and Their Families
By In the Loop
Mayo nurses put their hearts into making beautiful dresses they hope no one will ever wear.
Tags: Kelsey Chesney, Lynn Gaber, Mayo Clinic Children's Center, neonatal intensive care unit, volunteers
June 20, 2017
Born Too Soon, Baby Finleigh Now Thriving Thanks to Mayo NICU Team
By In the Loop
Lisa Strike was 26 weeks pregnant when she started having contractions. Her care providers realized the baby would require specialty care and called Mayo’s NICU transport team. Today, Finleigh is a happy and healthy 2-year-old.
Tags: Mayo Clinic Children's Center, neonatal intensive care unit