Families transitioning home from the NICU now receive Safe Sleep Bags as part of ICU baby’s NEST program. The bags, provided by the Florida Department of Health’s Child Abuse and … Read More
ICU baby Presents on the Impact of Family-Centered Care
Executive Director, Elizabeth Simonton, was honored to speak to a Family Centered Care Taskforce about ICU baby’s impact in family-centered care. The taskforce is an international collaborative focused on improving … Read More
Youth Ambassador Program Flourishes
ICU baby’s Youth Ambassador Program continues to attract teenagers from around Miami. 51 passionate students from 24 area schools joined this year’s program. Many of these young volunteers are former … Read More
Grateful for Grant Awards
We are honored to announce that ICU baby has been the recipient of several notable grants this fall, including the following: NBC Universal Local Impact Grant, supporting our Volunteer Program, Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida, helping our NICU Parent Mentor Program, Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation, funding our Transportation Assistance Program and the Key Biscayne Community Foundation, supporting all programs.
ICU baby Participates in the National Coalition for Infant Health
ICU baby’s Executive Director, Elizabeth Simonton, recently attended a Steering Committee meeting for the National Coalition for Infant Health (NCfIH) in Toronto, Canada. Elizabeth represented NICU Parent Network (NPN) and … Read More
The Launch of ICU Dad: A NICU Brotherhood
Our support of NICU families is now even more comprehensive. We are proud to announce ICU Dad: A NICU Brotherhood which creates connections specifically for NICU fathers. This initiative connects … Read More
Commissioner Supports Transportation for NICU Families
We are deeply grateful for the support of Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins, whose commitment to her constituents has significantly impacted ICU baby’s Transportation Assistance Program. In 2023, over 150 NICU … Read More
Improving Outcomes for NICU Babies
Local leaders and renowned physicians joined together in Miami to share research and discuss many topics around early childhood development including how to improve the outcomes of NICU babies. Miami … Read More
Improving Black Health Inequities
The Health Foundation of South Florida gathered community leaders for a summit dedicated to advancing the health and wellness of black individuals and families in South Florida. The Black Health … Read More
ICU baby Nominated for Local Community Award
ICU baby was honored to be nominated at the first annual Miami Diaper Bank’s Nurturing Futures Awards, held at the East Hotel in Brickell City Center. The event celebrated incredible … Read More
