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Remembering James

“Everyone hopes their life has impact, and in a short period of time, James’ life had an impact.”
When Alicia and James Lewis’ son, James III, was born on October 7, 2009, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), ...
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Learning to Thrive at 31-Weeks

“Having a child in the NICU was an emotional rollercoaster, and the staff was an amazing support system getting me through every step,” added Tanisha.
After spending over two months in the NICU, Omari Anderson is an energetic and healthy four-year-old. Only 31-weeks into her ...
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The Durnien Family

They never gave up on him no matter what happened. It was the most terrifying time of my life, but those nurses kept our entire family going.
It might be difficult to find someone who celebrated the 50th anniversary of MMC’s milestone more than 14-year-old Brian Durnien ...
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The Tackett Family

They were wonderful, kind and considerate – a great team of people.
Over the course of 50 years, many parents have had children who were born prematurely and have grown to live healthy lives ...
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The Barone Family

My husband, Pat, and I will be forever grateful to all of the NICU team members for their skills and dedication and the love they gave to all three Barone boys.
In reaching out to Monmouth Medical Center to share her NICU story, Eatontown resident Cathy Barone noted that she has her two ...
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The Farrell Family

And then when the twins were being discharged, one of their nurses personally made outfits for them with purple tutus and onesies that read ‘Peace out NICU.'
Twins Teagan and Kalynn were born December 27, 2017, at 33 weeks gestation to parents Amanda and Kara Farrell of Long Branch, ...
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The Curley Family

The friendships that we have made with some of the staff will last forever. If it was not for them and their love of what they do, our Charlotte would not be the happy, healthy, smart, beautiful 3 year old she is today.
Charlotte Curley was born on July 24, 2015, after her mom, Jennifer Curley, went into premature labor following what had been an ...
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The Moncada Family

My husband and I will be forever grateful to them; I believe that our daughter thrived there because of each and every nurse and doctor that took care of her.
For Old Bridge residents Bernadette and Michael Moncada, the day their daughter Alexandra was born—last summer on July 31 at 31 ...
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The Russotto Family

I consider Monmouth Medical Center my home, and the NICU staff to be a part of my family.
Morganville residents Christina and John Russottos’ NICU journey began the same date as the Passarellos’, when their twin sons ...
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