by Leigh Ann Torres | Nov 6, 2024 | News
We are proud to announce the Hand to Hold NICU Hero Award winners for 2024! The Hand to Hold NICU Hero award recognizes NICU Professionals and NICU Units that deliver outstanding Family Centered Care. NICU Heroes encourage and support the NICU parent’s role as a...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Oct 30, 2024 | NICU Babies Parent Support Podcast
Guest: Chelsea Samms, NICU Nurse and Educator As a nurse educator with a NICU nursing background, Chelsea Samms shares her honest experience in caring for NICU babies. She encourages parents to trust their instinct when treating illnesses like RSV, how to advocate for...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Oct 24, 2024 | News
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hand to Hold, a national nonprofit that provides early intervention mental health support for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and bereaved parents, will host its annual virtual National NICU Mental Health...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Oct 21, 2024 | NICU Heroes Podcast
Guest: Kandi Pickard, President and CEO, National Down Syndrome Society In this episode: List two examples of preferred language clinicians can use when talking about children with Down Syndrome. Explain three ways a nurse may assist a family after they receive an...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Oct 16, 2024 | NICU Babies Parent Support Podcast
Guest: Mary Lenaburg, Special Needs & Bereaved Mom Hope needs a face. We often wonder how parents and caregivers of very medically fragile children can find joy and hope, even in the midst of long days, hospital stays and unimaginable grief, but they do. Today’s...
