September is Neonatal Intensive Care Awareness Month. 10-15% of all infants will spend time in the NICU this year and yet a disparity still exists in support programs available for families of NICU patients across the country. How can you help? Consider giving back to your local hospital, medical care home or housing facility. There are many ways in which you can do this. The following are just some tips for getting started!
2. Ways you can give back Before contacting your hospital facility, create a clear plan of action and timeline for what you would like to accomplish within your community. The following are some great ways you could provide for the needs of your hospital.
2. Contacting your local hospital After you have a proposal, contact your hospital's child life department, volunteer services, Chaplin, or unit director and let them know you are interested in donating. You can almost always locate their telephone numbers on the website. And if that doesn't work - try calling the hospital and ask a service rep. This is often the most difficult part in the process because it may take some time for the hospital to connect you with the right personnel and even more time if they have to approve your efforts. Policies vary greatly from facility to facility. Some may have an open donation policy and some have very specific guidelines on what can be donated or services that may be provided. 3. Meeting your goals So you've decided how you would like to give back to your local ICU but how do you make it happen? Will you need to raise funds? Host a volunteer day? Spread the word?
Above all, remember that the service you are providing, big or small, is making a difference. Best of luck in all of your efforts.
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3/28/2017 06:41:44 am
What are reasons that we should support the nicu?
Lori
12/28/2020 01:56:15 pm
Hi! Hope you are doing well. Reaching out to see if you would be interested in a Thirty-One fundraiser! Let me fill you in on Thirty One. Thirty One is a faith based company. Why is it called Thirty-One? The company is named Thirty-One from Proverbs 31 in the Old Testament, that speaks of a virtuous woman who worked inside and outside of the home. Because of her qualities she was worthy of honor, reward, and praise. At Thirty-One our motto is to “Celebrate-Encourage-Reward.”
Shakeara Frazier
1/4/2021 12:00:19 pm
Hello, my name is Shakeara Frazier. I would like to volunteer in some type fundraiser for our NICU babies. My baby was born November 20, 2019 she passed away December 4, 2019. Her name were Denver A’miracle Frazier. I just want to be involved with NICU babies.
Vicky
1/26/2021 07:11:12 pm
I would love the opportunity to communicate with you. I am sorry to hear about sweet Denver. My daughter Nicole gave birth to her baby boy on Jan 2nd 2021 and I am looking for a way to honor my sweet grandson who lived for 2 hours. If you have any ideas I’d be grateful, seems like we are both looking to honor these precious babies.
Mai
5/23/2021 09:28:34 pm
Hi Shakeara! My name is Mai! I’ma loss mom as well. I had my son Mace on 09/20/17 and he passed away during a delivery that went terribly wrong. I am now able to start the Foundation him in his honor. I would love to do events with local hospitals as well as hospitals across the country. I would love to hear your story and maybe we can do something in your town! Comments are closed.
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