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Tiny Heroes: 25-Weeker Thrives After 100 Days in NICU
28 May
Summary
- Former NICU families and caregivers reunited at a superhero-themed event.
- A 7-year-old born at 25 weeks thrived after 100 days in the NICU.
- The event offered a chance for families to connect with their care teams.
Nearly 200 former patients, families, and caregivers from Kaiser Permanente's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) gathered in San Diego for a superhero-themed reunion. The event celebrated the children who fought for their lives in the hospital's NICU and the dedicated staff who cared for them.
Among the attendees was Hope, now 7 years old, who was born at just 25 weeks weighing 1 lb. and 12 oz. Her mother shared that Hope spent 100 days in the NICU, recounting the difficult period and her relief at seeing her daughter thrive. The reunion aimed to show families there is life beyond the hospital walls.
Dr. Carl Shangle, chief of neonatology, expressed that witnessing the children playing and the families smiling was heartwarming. He emphasized that the true superheroes are the children, their families, and the NICU staff, underscoring the profound impact such events have on parents.
