Ila Urquidi was born at 32 weeks weighing only 3 lbs 14 oz. After spending 6 long weeks in the NICU, Ila finally reached 5 lbs and was able to … Read More
A Father’s Emotional NICU Journey
Written by Parent Support Volunteer Celeste Bared — Greek mythology depicts Mother Earth as giving life and nourishment to our bodies and Father Sky as giving light and air to … Read More
The Youth Ambassador “Socks of Support” Sale
ICU baby’s Inaugural Youth Ambassador Class organized the first Socks of Support Fundraiser, a project led by youth ambassador, Ila Urquidi, and her mother. Not only did this project raise … Read More
10 Days of Connection with Health Start of Miami-Dade
Miami’s 10 Days of Connection initiative paved the way for ICU baby to partner with the Healthy Start Coalition of Miami (HSCMD) this May. The goals of 10 Days of … Read More
A Mother’s (& Father’s!) Day Celebration
ICU baby celebrated dozens of NICU mothers and their families at Baptist Health’s South Miami Hospital and Holtz Children’s Hospital at UM/Jackson Memorial Medical Center. ICU baby staff, tele-support volunteers, … Read More
Milestones & Miracles | April 2021
Meet Our Miracle Baby “Miracle baby” is a term used often in the NICU by parents who watch their baby battle for life, conquer all odds, and survive. For Gabby … Read More
ICU baby Spotlights Tele-Support Volunteers
April is National Volunteer Month! ICU baby held a special virtual celebration in honor of our tele-support volunteers. Although COVID health restrictions have kept our volunteers from visiting the NICU, … Read More
Meet the Ashworth Family
“Miracle baby” is a term used often in the NICU by parents who watch their baby battle for life, conquer all odds, and survive. For Gabby Ashworth, “Miracle Baby” means … Read More
ICU baby Youth Ambassadors Making a Difference
Written by Youth Ambassador VP, Stella Bilirakis Although COVID-19 introduced many barriers, ICU baby continued to create interactive experiences for NICU families such as virtual storytimes. In efforts to continue … Read More
The Junior League of Miami Gives Back
The Junior League of Miami continued their support of NICU babies who go into foster care when discharged from Holtz Children’s Hospital at Jackson Memorial Hospital. For the second year, … Read More