A NICU stay affects more than a baby’s health. It can change nearly every part of family life. Parents may spend long hours traveling between the hospital, home, and work.
When a baby is admitted to the NICU, parents may suddenly feel as though their expected role has been replaced by monitors, medical terminology, treatment schedules, and a large healthcare
After days, weeks, or even months in the NICU, hearing the words “Your baby can go home” is a moment families may have dreamed about since the day their child
September is National Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Awareness Month, commonly known as National NICU Awareness Month. It is a time to recognize the strength of premature and medically fragile babies,
Understanding Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Strength, Support, and Progress Every August, individuals, families, healthcare professionals, researchers, and advocates come together for Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month. Spinal muscular atrophy, commonly called
Vaccination Is Lifelong: Protection From Infancy Through Older Adulthood When people think about immunizations, they often picture babies receiving routine vaccines or children preparing to return to school. Vaccination, however,
A Small Medical ID Can Communicate Critical Information During a medical emergency, a person may be unconscious, confused, unable to speak, separated from a caregiver, or otherwise unable to explain
Protecting Your Vision: Understanding Cataracts, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Glaucoma August is National Eye Exam Month, a reminder that routine eye care is important throughout life. Vision changes are sometimes gradual.
Wellness Is More Than a Trend: Building Healthier Habits at Every Age August is National Wellness Month, a time to consider how everyday choices can support our physical, emotional, mental,
Awareness Saves Lives: Understanding Hepatitis and the Importance of Early Detection Each year, World Hepatitis Day is observed on July 28 to raise awareness about viral hepatitis and encourage prevention,
Caring for Yourself While Caring for Others: Preventing Caregiver Burnout Caregiving is one of the most meaningful roles a person can have, but it can also be physically and emotionally
July is National Park and Recreation Month, a reminder that spending time outdoors is one of the simplest ways to improve both physical and mental health. Exercise doesn’t have to
July is UV Safety Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to remember that protecting your skin isn’t just important during vacations, it’s an everyday habit that can help prevent
Protecting Older Adults Is Everyone’s Job! By Mary Lazare, Principal Deputy Administrator, serving as the senior official performing the duties of the ACL Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging
As men age, changes in prostate and bladder health become increasingly common. Many older men quietly experience issues such as frequent urination, enlarged prostate symptoms, or bladder control concerns. While
