Caroline’s Story
Baby Sheppard’s arrival was a family celebration, thanks to you Having a baby is one of the most joyful events a family can experience together. At Mercy Health — Lourdes Hospital’s new Little Miracles Birthing Center, it’s now even easier and more convenient to share that joy together. And it’s all thanks to your support.…
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Rosa understands how therapists are helping her son, thanks to you There is nothing more important to Rosa Collazo than the health and well-being of her son, Ian Cortez. Thanks to your support of medical interpretation services, Rosa is able to play an active role in Ian’s speech and occupational therapy. Rosa is one of…
Read MoreKayla’s Story
Your gift gave Kayla a childcare option in Lima Kayla Miller was facing difficult decisions when she couldn’t find open childcare options for her infant. She wanted to continue her career but also needed daycare for her two young children. She felt overwhelmed. Then she learned of Mercy Tots, the new Mercy Health childcare facility…
Read MoreKatelin’s Story
You help families receive the best labor and delivery care When Katelin Spagnolo went looking for a hospital to have her first baby, she knew that she wanted it to be close to her home and her work. After all, you never know when the baby will decide it’s time to be born. Thanks to…
Read MoreAngelEye cameras added to NICUs at Bon Secours Richmond hospitals
AngelEye cameras keep parents connected to newborns as they fight courageous battles Save Lives and Create a Bright Future for Babies Ensure the best life-saving medical care is available for newborns. Donate Going home without your newborn is an unimaginable reality that NICU parents face. But thanks to the generous support of an anonymous donor,…
Read MoreMichelle Barry’s Story
Donors provided the technology that saved Michelle’s life Delivering a baby on Mother’s Day seems like any new mom’s dream scenario. But for Michelle Barry and JC Setty, their first day of motherhood was more like a nightmare. Thankfully, donor gifts were there to save Michelle’s life. Michelle began experiencing complications in her pregnancy after…
Read MoreJocelyn Ruiz’s Story
Jocelyn’s birthing experience was better thanks to donor generosity As a working mom with two sons, Jocelyn Ruiz is not used to sitting still. Thanks to donors, she didn’t have to when she was in labor with her latest child, Elijanel. Donor gifts provided the Mercy Health — Veard Family Birthing Center with remote fetal…
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Donors gave Meredith’s twins a healthy start As a nurse, Meredith Martin knew exactly where to turn when she learned that her twins would need specialized neonatal care. She went to the Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital NICU that donors support with their gifts. Meredith says that she and her husband were in awe of…
Read MoreMercy Health Lourdes Receives Grant from Kosair for Kids
The grant funded a Giraffe Incubator for Mercy Health – Lourdes Hospital The device, which combines the separate technologies of an incubator and radiant warmer, is an essential feature of the special nursery at Lourdes. Medical emergencies during pregnancy represent a huge challenge for rural care providers. But thanks to Kosair for Kids, Mercy Health…
Read MoreAmiya’s Story
Paisley was born premature, but in caring hands thanks to you During her second pregnancy, Amiya Dibble suffered from life-threatening high blood pressure. As a result, she gave birth to daughter Paisley at St. Francis Eastside Hospital after only 32 weeks. At just over 3 pounds, tiny Paisley was in respiratory distress and had to…
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