Neonatal intensive care unit

BCBSTX, Texas Pediatric Society offer trainings for providers, improving health outcomes for Texas women, children

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Friday, March 8, 2024

RICHARDSON, Texas, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and the Texas Pediatric Society are partnering to enhance maternal and infant health in Texas.

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  • RICHARDSON, Texas, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and the Texas Pediatric Society are partnering to enhance maternal and infant health in Texas.
  • Through BCBSTX's Special Beginnings initiative , they will offer training and resources to primary care providers and pediatricians.
  • Supported by a BCBSTX grant, TPS is launching an advisory committee for the new Clinical Series Program to develop pediatric healthcare resources for maternal and infant health, including videos and webinars.
  • In order to manage these cases, primary care pediatricians need access to specialized resources, education and support," said Dr. Alice Gong, President of the Texas Pediatric Society.

BayCare Earns National Recognitions for Patient Experience with 12 Press Ganey Awards

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Monday, January 8, 2024

These national awards are part of Press Ganey's annual ranking of the top hospitals and health systems throughout the U.S. Press Ganey annually surveys patients of more than 41,000 health care facilities, asking them questions about overall safety, quality and experience of care.

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  • These national awards are part of Press Ganey's annual ranking of the top hospitals and health systems throughout the U.S. Press Ganey annually surveys patients of more than 41,000 health care facilities, asking them questions about overall safety, quality and experience of care.
  • BayCare won three of Press Ganey's "Pinnacle of Excellence – Patient Experience" awards, which are given to locations that have achieved the top 5% in delivering patient experience over a three-year period.
  • Additionally, BayCare won nine of Press Ganey's "Guardian of Excellence – Patient Experience" awards, which are given to locations that have achieved the top 5% for patient experience over a one-year time frame.
  • BayCare's ambulatory services won nine of the 12 Press Ganey awards, including seven Guardian of Excellence Awards.

World Prematurity Day 2023: Pampers launches new online ordering platform for free Preemie Protection nappies

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Friday, November 17, 2023

LONDON, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --

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  • Pampers Preemie Protection nappies provide up to 6h of leakage protection and a customisable fit around medical leads to minimise sleep interruptions.
  • Currently, Pampers Preemie Protection nappies are available free of charge in only 15%[1] of neonatal units in the UK and via Asda pharmacies, which means many premature babies are still in need of specially designed nappies.
  • Pampers Preemie Protection nappies were developed with neonatal nurses and parents to provide much needed comfort.
  • Since 2017, Pampers has donated 1 million Pampers Preemie Protection nappies to UK hospitals and parents Despite this, only 15% of neonatal units are ordering them.

KidZania USA and Children's Health Collaborate to Ignite Passion for Health Care Professions in Young Minds

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Monday, October 16, 2023

FRISCO, Texas , Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KidZania Dallas, a global interactive edutainment theme park, is thrilled to collaborate with Children's Health, the leading pediatric health care system in North Texas, on a learning initiative designed to educate and entertain young visitors.

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  • FRISCO, Texas , Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KidZania Dallas, a global interactive edutainment theme park, is thrilled to collaborate with Children's Health, the leading pediatric health care system in North Texas, on a learning initiative designed to educate and entertain young visitors.
  • Launching this October, KidZania Dallas and Children's Health will provide children with the opportunity to participate in a variety of interactive medical experiences and hands-on learning activities.
  • Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU): As a NICU nurse, children will administer specialized care to premature babies, which fosters responsibility, empathy, and teamwork.
  • This collaboration embodies shared values of education, empowerment and curiosity," said Natalia Znakharenko, COO of KidZania USA.

AlphaGraphics Make It Happen Event Makeover Contest Announces Final Winners with a Combined Value of $80,000

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

AlphaGraphics announces the winners of its Make It Happen contest, which focuses on awarding three worthy, cause-focused organizations with an event makeover.

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  • AlphaGraphics announces the winners of its Make It Happen contest, which focuses on awarding three worthy, cause-focused organizations with an event makeover.
  • The sky's the limit for these AlphaGraphics event makeovers, with branding and marketing support leading up to each event, and a total transformation of the events themselves with large-scale signage and graphics.
  • Over 700 entries were submitted to the Make It Happen Event Makeover contest.
  • Applicants completed a questionnaire about their organization’s background, details about their event, and how their cause improves their community.

Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery Announce March of Dimes Partnership Spotlighting NICU Awareness Month

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Great American Cookies, the Original Cookie Cake franchise, and Marble Slab Creamery, the imaginative small-batch ice cream brand, proudly announce their partnership with March of Dimes, the leading nonprofit fighting for the health of moms and babies. Tapping into the brands’ synergies of celebrating family milestones, the three organizations will join forces to honor Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) patients, their families, and the healthcare professionals caring for them.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Great American Cookies , the Original Cookie Cake franchise, and Marble Slab Creamery , the imaginative small-batch ice cream brand, proudly announce their partnership with March of Dimes, the leading nonprofit fighting for the health of moms and babies.
  • To celebrate heroic NICU employees on Sept. 28, NICU Staff Appreciation Day, Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery will provide a sweet surprise to select NICU teams around the country by delivering Original Cookie Cakes and Ice Cream Cakes.
  • In honor of NICU Awareness Day on Sept. 30, Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery will donate $1 to March of Dimes for every purchase made in-store or online.
  • The brands are thankful to partners Southern Champion Tray and Specialty Box & PACKING CO. for enabling this partnership and donation.

Hand to Hold® announces 2023 National NICU Hero Contest

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hand to Hold, a national nonprofit that provides early intervention mental health support for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) parents before, during and after a NICU stay, has announced its 2023 NICU Hero Contest. The 2nd annual contest opens at 9:00 a.m. (CST) on September 12, 2023 and closes on September 21, 2023 at 10:00 p.m. (CST).

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hand to Hold , a national nonprofit that provides early intervention mental health support for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) parents before, during and after a NICU stay, has announced its 2023 NICU Hero Contest.
  • All NICU parents are welcome to nominate their NICU Hero and celebrate how they made a difference in their NICU journey.
  • The winning NICU Hero will be recognized by a national and global virtual audience of NICU parents and professionals at the 2023 Hand to Hold National NICU Mental Health Conference taking place November 1-2, 2023.
  • To learn more about the contest: Hand to Hold NICU Hero Contest
    Eligibility to nominate a Hero:

Holy Cross Health Receives Half Million Dollar Investment From the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

SILVER SPRING, Md., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Holy Cross Health Foundation was awarded $552,000 by the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation to help increase equitable access to quality prenatal and perinatal care. The investment will expand clinical services, ensuring a healthy start for all babies and families who receive care at Holy Cross Health every day.

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  • SILVER SPRING, Md., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Holy Cross Health Foundation was awarded $552,000 by the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation to help increase equitable access to quality prenatal and perinatal care.
  • The investment will expand clinical services, ensuring a healthy start for all babies and families who receive care at Holy Cross Health every day.
  • "We look forward to our partnership with Holy Cross Health as they remain dedicated to providing equitable and accessible health services to families in our community."
  • We look forward to the great impact this gift will make in our community," said Alisa Smallwood, CFRE, Chief Development Officer, Holy Cross Health.

Advent Therapeutics Awarded $3 Million NIH Grant for Novel Neonatal Lung Therapy

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

DOYLESTOWN, Pa., July 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advent Therapeutics, Inc., a biotechnology company pioneering an optimized retinol palmitate (vitamin A) drug product as a breakthrough non-invasive inhaled neonatal lung therapy, has been awarded a $3 million National Institutes of Health (NIH) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase IIB grant.

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  • DOYLESTOWN, Pa., July 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advent Therapeutics, Inc., a biotechnology company pioneering an optimized retinol palmitate (vitamin A) drug product as a breakthrough non-invasive inhaled neonatal lung therapy, has been awarded a $3 million National Institutes of Health (NIH) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase IIB grant.
  • This grant allows the Company to position its novel aerosolized vitamin A formulation for commercialization in 2025 to prevent Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD).
  • With this grant, the Company has now received in excess of $6 million from NIH for its neonatal programs.
  • Dr. Virender continued, “I am extremely pleased to be involved in developing Advent’s novel form of inhalable vitamin A therapy.

Multi-Billion Opportunities in the US Remote Patient Monitoring Market, Revenue to Surpass $25 Billion by 2028 Fueled by AI & IoT -Arizton

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

While remote patient monitoring, which involves IoT sensors that collect patient data such as heart rate and body temperature, is the most well-known example of IoT in healthcare, there are numerous other applications.

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  • While remote patient monitoring, which involves IoT sensors that collect patient data such as heart rate and body temperature, is the most well-known example of IoT in healthcare, there are numerous other applications.
  • As a result, by combining remote patient monitoring with IoMT, death rates can be reduced, and improved service quality.
  • Healthcare systems and hospitals in the United States are strategically adopting remote patient monitoring technology to enhance patient outcomes and reduce costs.
  • As health systems face an ongoing shortage of clinicians, more hospitals are expected to embrace remote patient monitoring technology in the future.