DeTar Hospital Celebrates Annual NICU Reunion on May 8, 2025

3/14/2025

Parents of children admitted into the facility’s level 3 NICU are invited to reunite with DeTar NICU nurses, staff, and neonatologists

On May 8, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at DeTar Hospital North will host its annual NICU reunion. Families of those who have had a baby in the NICU are invited to reunite with DeTar nurses, staff, and the in-house neonatologist to celebrate. The event will start at 4:30 p.m. and refreshments will be served as well as photo opportunities for those wishing to attend.

“When newborns are admitted to our NICU, a special bond is formed almost instantaneously between the parents and nursing staff. Being a level III NICU facility, we’re able to respond immediately to unexpected emergencies for preterm and fragile newborns–allowing for around the clock care and the chance to develop a deeper relationship with our patients” says Women & Children's Center Director, Mary Claire Bradshaw. She shared that given that strong bond between staff and the parents, DeTar decided to hold a NICU reunion each year to reconnect families with the staff.

Level III NICU designation is the second-to-highest level of neonatal care that is recognized by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and requires 24-hour, in-house coverage provided by a board-certified neonatologist, and demonstrates the facility’s ability to care for critically ill newborns with complex medical conditions.

“The hearts of our patients are truly in our hands when we’re caring for their newborn. We have had to take care of critically ill infants and those born as early as just 23 weeks, so having an event that allows us to acknowledge the child’s achievements and bonds we formed with them and their families while under our care is very important to us,” adds Bradshaw.

Clinical care during these precious yet unpredictable moments is collaborative and personalized to ensure that families have a safe and quality experience.

The birth of any child is an important milestone, but when NICU care is required, DeTar Hospital North’s NICU facility licensing designation allows parents to forgo experiencing major stressors such as their baby being transferred to a hospital outside of the Crossroads.

For families that have had a baby admitted into the NICU or those currently receiving prenatal care, the NICU reunion offers the opportunity to meet DeTar Hospital North nurses, staff, and the in-house neonatologist to learn more about the entire facility. Those families are extended the invitation to attend on May 8 at 4:30 p.m. and experience the compassion that the entire team has for families and babies in our community.

RSVP is requested but not required. To RSVP, visit: https://www.detar.com/classes-events-programs and click on View Our Events.

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