by Leigh Ann Torres | May 19, 2025 | NICU Heroes Podcast
Guest: Mia Malcolm Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (EDIB) Facilitator NICU Mom In this episode: Identify two common myths about short and long-term outcomes for Black and Brown NICU babies. Describe one strategy to infuse humanity into their...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Apr 21, 2025 | NICU Heroes Podcast
Guest: Dr. Jess Daigle Physician & Postpartum ExpertFounder/CEO of Mom & Me MDNICU Mom In this episode: Describe at least one specific technique that NICU professionals can use to manage their emotions and maintain a supportive demeanor when working with...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Mar 24, 2025 | NICU Heroes Podcast
Guests: Jackie Thomas, LCSW, PMH-C; Barbara Williams, LMSW Social Workers, Le Bonheur Childrens Hospital Memphis In this episode: Identify three key psychosocial risk factors that NICU social workers screen NICU parents for during their baby’s admission Describe...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Feb 17, 2025 | NICU Heroes Podcast
Guest: Dr. Bob White Neonatologist; Director of the Regional Newborn Program, Beacon Health System; Adjunct Professor, University of Notre Dame In this episode: Name two design elements that were the norm for NICUs 30 years ago. List two ways in which redesigned NICUs...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Nov 19, 2024 | NICU Heroes Podcast
Guest: Dr. Michael Bohl, Neurosurgeon, Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine In this episode: Explain two key differences between an orthopedic spine surgeon and a neurosurgeon List three physical signs that may indicate a patient has a tethered spinal cord in the...
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...
