NICU Family Newsletter

View our Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center NICU Family Advisory Council Newsletters that are available to download.

Fall 2024 Download (PDF 297 KB)
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Summer 2024 Download (PDF 320 KB)
NICU FAC Summer 2024 Newsletter Cover
  • Here Come the NICU Baby Buddies
  • Let’s Get to Know: Joanne D. Bishara, MD, Neonatologist
  • “Faith Over Fear…”
  • 24th Annual Miracle Walk
Spring 2024 Download (PDF 293 KB)
NICU FAC Spring 2024 Newsletter Cover
  • When Is Your NICU Baby Ready To Feed?

  • Let’s Get To Know: Amariah Macatangay, MS, CCC-SLP, Speech Language Pathologist

  • A Story of Gratitude

  • Miracle Walk 2024: October 6, 2024
Winter 2024 Download (PDF 293 KB)
NICU FAC Winter 2024 Newsletter Cover
  • Coping in the NICU and Beyond
  • Let’s Get to Know: Marissa Rodriguez, MSN, RN, CCRN, NICU Quality and Research Coordinator
  • Our Miracle is Named Lorenzo
  • The 23rd Annual Miracle Walk
Fall 2023 Download (PDF 869 KB)
NICU FAC Summer 2023 Newsletter Cover
Summer 2023 Download (PDF 586 KB)
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Spring 2023 Download (PDF 598 KB)
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Winter 2023 Download (PDF 598 KB)
NICU FAC Winter 2023 Newsletter Cover
  • Keeping Baby Healthy at Home
  • Interview With Mackenzie Newman, RN, BSN, NICU Staff Nurse
  • JD’s Story
  • A Successful 22nd Annual Miracle Walk
  • Calling All Interested NICU Parents
Fall 2022 Download (PDF 1.06 MB)
NICU FAC Fall 2022 Newsletter Cover
Summer 2022 Download (PDF 1.58 MB)
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Spring 2022 Download (PDF 252 KB)
NICU FAC Spring 2022 Newsletter Cover
Winter 2022 Download (PDF 299 KB)
NICU FAC Winter 2022 Cover
  • Self-Care Tips for NICU Parents
  • Interview With Nancy Edelman, RN, NICU Quality Improvement Coordinator
  • 21st Annual Miracle Walk Supports CBMC
  • NICU Family Story
Fall 2021 Download (PDF 271 KB)
NICU Newsletter Fall 2021
  • Read to Your Baby: In support of the National NICU Read-a-Thon
  • DID YOU KNOW… Skin to Skin Care
  • Staff Interview With Dr. Rudolph Wagner, Pediatric Opthamalogist
  • Patient Story: Maya and Sienna – Twin Rainbow Babies
  • 21th Annual Miracle Walk on October 10, 2021
Summer 2021 Download (PDF 250 KB)
NICU Summer 2021 Newsletter
  • Tips for Pumping, Hand Expression and Breastfeeding (In Honor of Breastfeeding Awareness Month, August 2021)
  • DID YOU KNOW… You can request to have a NICU Parent Buddy?
  • Staff Interview With Samantha Hess, MSN, BSN, RN, NICU Nurse
  • My Thriving Twin: Lionel, Courtney and Simone’s Story
  • Save The Date: 21th Annual Miracle Walk on October 10, 2021
Spring 2021 Download (PDF 665 KB)
SBMC NICU Newsletter Spring 2021
Winter 2021 Download (PDF 329 KB)
SBMC NICU Winter 2021 Newsletter
  • What is Early Intervention (EI) and Which Babies Need it?
  • Interview With Jamie Beins, MSN, RNC-NIC, NICU Nurse
  • 20th Annual Miracle Walk Held Virtually
  • Twice The Birthday Celebrations
Fall 2020 Download (PDF 346 KB)
SBMC NICU Fall 2020
  • What Graduate NICU Parents Wish they Knew
  • National Neonatal Nurses Week
  • 20th Anniversary Miracle Walk: Virtual Event on October 11, 2020
  • NICU Family Story: Four Under Four
Summer 2020 Download (PDF 151 KB)
SBMC NICU Summer 2020
  • Keep Distanced But Stay Social: Tips to Safely Celebrate Your Baby’s Homecoming
  • Did You Know: Virtual Support Groups
  • Interview With Sandhya Ruben, MD, Cooperman Barnabas Neonatologist
  • A 20 Percent Chance…: Jaylin and Madelyn’s NICU Story
  • Virtual 20th Annual Miracle Walk: October 11, 2020
Spring 2020 Download (PDF 172KB)
SBMC NICU Spring 2020
  • Coping in the NICU and With the Stress of COVID-19
  • Staff Interview With Sarah Ambio, RRT, Respiratory Therapist
  • A Mom’s Story (with the CBMC NICU)
  • Miracle Walk Save the Date: October 11, 2020
Winter 2019 Download (PDF 182KB)
SBMC NICU Winter 2020
  • You and Your Premature Baby’s Development
  • Interview With Kwanchai Chan, MD, CBMC Neonatologist
  • Miracle Walk Update
  • Our NICU Story: Rajitha, Manoj, and Arjun (The Warrior Prince)
Fall 2019 Download (PDF 229KB)
SBMC NICU Newsletter Fall 2019
  • Breastmilk Still Best: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Expand Donor Milk Program and Launches Human Milk Depot
  • Interview With Our Baby-Hat-Making NICU Nurses: Kimberly Brennan, BSN, RNC-NIC, and Moira Griesbach, BSN, RN
  • 19th Annual Miracle Walk To Benefit the CBMC NICU: Sunday, October 13, 2019
  • The Story of Jade
Spring 2019 Download (PDF 199KB)
SBMC NICU Newsletter Spring 2019
  • Coping in the NICU and Beyond
  • Interview With Laura Romeo, BSN, RNC, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center NICU Nurse
  • Katheryn’s Story
  • 19th Annual Miracle Walk: Sunday, October 13, 2019
Winter 2019 Download (PDF 218KB)
SBMC Winter 2019 NICU Newsletter
  • Farewell to Dr. Sun
  • Interview With “Dr. Rani” Rani Thekumparampil MD, FAAP, Neonatologist, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
  • Taylor’s Story
  • Miracle Walk Update
Fall 2018 Download (PDF 214KB)
SBMC NICU Newsletter Fall 2018
  • Read to Your NICU Baby!
  • Interview With Elizabeth Bennett, Director of Special Events for Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
  • CBMC NICU “Two-Timers!”
  • 18th Annual Miracle Walk Benefits the NICU: October 7, 2018
Summer 2018 Download (PDF 240KB)
SBMC NICU Newsletter Summer 2018
  • New Milestone Cards for Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center NICU Parents
  • Interview With Terri Lastella, IBCLC, RLC, Women’s Health Education Coordinator
  • Dominic’s Arrival!
  • 18th Annual Miracle Walk Benefits the NICU: October 7, 2018
Spring 2018 Download (PDF 199 KB)
SBMC NICU NewsletterSpring 2018
  • “Kangaroo Care” in the NICU”
  • Interview With Stephanie Phillips-Johnson, Unit Representative
  • Two Healthy Girls!
  • Save the Date: 18th Annual Miracle Walk on October 7, 2018
Winter 2017 Download (PDF 188 KB)
SBMC NICU NewsletterWinter 2017
  • What to Know About Spending Time in the NICU
  • Interview With Jacklyn Katinsky, BSN, RN, NICU Clinical Coordinator
  • Two Times a Charm
  • 17th Annual Miracle Walk Benefits the NICU
Spring 2017 Download (PDF 729 KB)
SBMC NICU Newsletter Spring 2017
  • Your Baby’s Stress Signals in the NICU
  • Interview With Maureen Dunn, RN, RNC
  • Logan’s Arrival
  • Save-The-Date: 17th Annual Miracle Walk on October 8, 2017
Winter 2016-2017 Download (PDF 1.70 MB)
NICU Winter 2016-2017 Newsletter
  • Infection Prevention in the NICU
  • Interview With Katherine Visnosky, Dedicated NICU Technician
  • Miracle Walk Update
  • A Rough Start
  • Keeping Baby Healthy at Home
Spring 2016 Download (PDF 687 KB)
SBMC NICU Spring 2016 Newsletter
  • Big Brothers and Sisters of the NICU Babies
  • Interview With Jean Tutschek, MSN, RNC, NICU Patient Care Coordinator/Night Shift
  • A Family Letter
  • Save The Date: 16th Annual Miracle Walk
Winter 2016 - Download (PDF 1.18MB)
SBMC NICU Newsletter Winter 2016
  • Holistic Nursing and the NICU
  • Interview With A NICU Nurse with a Holistic Nursing Background: Alyssa Devisser, RN
  • The Perfect Storm
  • Miracle Walk Update
  • Thank a NICU Nurse Today
Summer 2015 - Download (PDF 919KB)
SBMC NICU Summer 2015 Newsletter
  • The NICU Small Baby Room
  • Interview With NICU Nurses Jamie Beins, RN, and Karen Verbeke, RN, BSN: About the NICU & Small Baby Room
  • Save-The-Date: 15th Annual Miracle Walk Sunday, 10/4/15
  • Safe Summer With Your Baby
Spring 2015 - Download (PDF 1.19MB)
NICU Family Advisory Council Newsletter
  • What is Early Intervention (EI) and Which Babies Need it?
  • Interview With NICU Nurse/Patient Care Coordinator: Marcie Varona, RN, BSN
  • Our Experience With Early Intervention
  • Save-The-Date: 15th Annual Miracle Walk
    Sunday, 10/4/15
  • Tests Your Baby May Have in the NICU
Winter 2015 - Download (PDF 1.2MB)
NICU Family Advisory Council Newsletter
  • Indoor Winter Activities
  • Interview With NICU Neonatologist Amelia Bautista, MD
  • Not One and Done!
  • Miracle Walk Update
  • Follow the NICU on Facebook
Fall 2014 - Download (PDF 941 KB)
NICU Family Newsletter
  • Your Baby's Neonatologist vs. Pediatrician
  • Interview With Staff Nurse Martha Dominique, BSN, RNC
  • Celeste’s Story
  • “Designated Support People” Program Begins in the NICU
Summer 2014 -Download (PDF 179 KB)
SBMC NICU Summer Newsletter 2014
  • All About Vaccines and the NICU
  • Interview With a Seasoned NICU Nurse: Maureen Griswold, RN, CBMC NICU Staff Nurse
  • Logan’s Story
  • Save-The-Date: 14th Annual Miracle Walk To Benefit the CBMC NICU
  • Enjoying Summer With Your Baby
Spring 2014 -Download (PDF 173 KB)
NICU Family Newsletter Spring 2014
  • Spring Time Activities
  • Interview With: Kerry Scott Bergman, MD, FACS, FAAP, Director of Pediatric Surgery at CBMC
  • Our Experiences with the Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Bergman
  • Save-The-Date: 14th Annual Miracle Walk To Benefit the CBMC NICU
Fall 2013 - Download (PDF 161 KB)
NICU Newsletter Cover Fall 2013
  • Whooping Cough and RSV: What You Need to Know
  • Interview with Donna Seyffart, RNC, BS, NICU Patient Care Coordinator
  • A Short But Memorable NICU Stay
  • 13th Annual Miracle Walk: Saturday, September 28, 2013
Summer 2013 - Download (PDF 235 KB)
NICU Newsletter Cover Summer 2013
  • “Designated Support People” Program Begins in the NICU
  • Interview With Rudolph (Rudy) Wagner, MD, Pediatric Ophthalmologist
  • John Michael’s NICU Story
  • Save-The-Date: 13th Annual Miracle Walk -- SATURDAY, September 28, 2013
  • New NICU Facebook Page -- www.facebook.com/SBMCNICU
Spring 2013 - Download (PDF 204 KB)
NICU Newsletter Spring 2013
  • Things We Couldn’t Live Without…
  • Interview with Ginelle Walker Veenhuizen, RNC, BSN, MAS, NICU Patient Care Coordinator (PCC)
  • Mario’s NICU Story
  • Save-the-Date: Miracle Walk – Saturday, September 28, 2013
  • New NICU Facebook Page –www.facebook.com/sbmcnicu

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