World Prematurity Day is observed annually on November 17 and raises awareness of this serious health crisis. The day was initiated by the European Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants (EFNCI) along with partnering organizations in Europe. One of the most well-known international co-founding organizations is the March of Dimes. Since its inception in … Continued
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) is a serious condition that most often afflicts premature infants, although other babies can also have the condition. These infants are unable to breathe properly without oxygen and other medical interventions. The syndrome can be deadly, but with the right treatment, infants often survive and thrive. When RDS cannot be prevented, advanced medical … Continued
WRMPPF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TODD VRADENBURG, INTERVIEWED BY LOS ANGELES MEDIA OUTLET, VOYAGELA May 21, 2019 By: VoyageLA Staff Today we’d like to introduce you to Todd Vradenburg. Todd, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today? Brave Beginnings started as a program under the Will Rogers Institute. … Continued
by David Robb January 10, 2019 2:09 PM EXCLUSIVE: John Cena, the actor and pro wrestling champion, will be appearing on theater screens all across the country this summer in a 30-second PSA urging movie-goers to support the work of Brave Beginnings, an initiative of the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation that’s helped … Continued
In this feature, Neonatal Intensive Care interviews clinicians and healthcare providers about the actual application of specific products and therapies. This interview is with Dr Anup Katheria, a neonatologist affiliated with the Sharp Healthcare Foundation in San Diego, CA, about the facility receiving a Brave Beginnings grant. Neonatal Intensive Care: Could you provide a quick history about your hospital … Continued
In this feature, Neonatal Intensive Care interviews clinicians and healthcare providers about the actual application of specific products and therapies. This interview is with Dr Barbara Warner, a professor of pediatrics and neonatologist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. History of St. Louis Children’s Hospital: At St. Louis Children’s Hospital, life-changing medicine happens every day. With its long-standing mission to … Continued
Source: NBC4 Los Angeles Life Connected: Group With Hollywood Ties Works to Ensure Premature Babies Have Life-Saving Equipment It’s a startling statistic — the United States ranks sixth in the world when it comes to premature births. But one organization with deep ties to Hollywood and the movies is working to make sure premature … Continued
