Gabriel
When Gabe was born, the physicians had no clinical explanation for his high birth weight. Today, we know that Gabriel’s birth weight was due in part to his diagnosis of a whole gene deletion on chromosome 17, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF).
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Karen Dodge
Karen Dodge was born in 1981 with Spina Bifada, and cared for lovingly by the Baker Regional NICU team. Today, she’s a 35-year-old mom!
Stella Hunt
Her father says, “I believe God sent us to Crouse Hospital for a reason.”
Lucy Woodruff
As much as I hated leaving Lucy in the NICU each night, I knew she was in good and loving hands.
McQuaid Higbee
McQuaid’s entire family is mindful of and grateful for the compassionate 24/7 attention they received from the NICU.
Ashley Morrice
Ashley was born prematurely due to severe preeclampsia. Looking at her now you would never know how her life started!
Samantha Utano
Beth Utano learned she was expecting just a short time before having to say goodbye to husband Mike as he left for U.S. Air Force boot camp. Then the unexpected happened.
Rachfal Twins
From babies born at 30 weeks to healthy professionals today, the Rachfal twins and their parents are thankful.
Joey Ponto
Living with Prematurity: The Joey Ponto Story.
Nora Marceau, RN
WATCH VIDEO: Nora Marceau, RN, is a Crouse NICU graduate who became a nurse and now works alongside other nurses who cared for her when she was a newborn.
Jayden
Jayden Grant spent 23 days fighting in the NICU, including two surgeries by six days old.
Caitlin
Caitlin had the lowest possible Apgar scores when she was born. Now she’s singing all over Central New York.
Jenna
Jenna was born at 23 weeks and given a 10 percent chance of surviving. Today she’s thriving as a keyboard player with her own YouTube channel.
Allen Triplets
The Allen triplets were given a five percent survival rate, but beat all odds and fought hard to be the strong little three-year-olds they are today.
Mexico Middle School
The generous spirit of the faculty and staff at Mexico Middle School does not stop at the four walls of the school building. Learn what they did for our Crouse Little Fighters.
Bouraa BouAram, MD
WATCH VIDEO: Baker Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Crouse – Where Technology Meets Compassion and the Best in Patient Care.
Vivian Nohle
As an infant she was on the highest level of respiratory support. At three years old, she is happy, healthy, and breathing on her own.
Kyle Mau
Kyle spent four months in the NICU fighting to survive. 31 years later, his mother still thanks Crouse for giving her the chance to see her son grow up.
Alexandria Woodward
Born with underdeveloped lungs, she couldn’t breathe on her own. 11 years later she is independently breathing, playing sports, and excelling in school.
Declan and Logan
Born on New Year’s Day, Declan and Logan Powers spent three months in the NICU. Today, they’re happy and healthy three year olds.
Ciara Studstill
Ciara was born at just 728 grams. Today she’s preparing for her first semester of college.
American Legion NICU Baby Shower
The women of the Onondaga Salon #154 Chapter of the American Legion host an annual baby shower for Crouse Little Fighters.
Haylee Schultz
Haylee Shultz spent a week in the NICU after she was born. On her eighth birthday, she wanted to give back.
Gavin and Grant
Gavin and Grant Johnson spent four and six months fighting for their lives in the NICU. They just celebrated their first birthday!
Samir Salaam Jennings-Bey
WATCH VIDEO: Leaving a child behind in the NICU each night leaves many parents with uneasiness and anxiety, but Tim and Najah knew that Samir would receive the best care possible from the Crouse team.
Fallon Moen and Matt Mills
Fallon Moen and Matt Mills say the staff in the Baker Regional NICU at Crouse Health is ‘nothing short of amazing.’ Their son Henry is in the NICU, having been born early. Matt says they have ‘100% trust in Crouse.’
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