neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)
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August 15, 2025
NICU babies are going home weeks earlier thanks to an iPad
The NICU Bridge to Home program is a remote monitoring initiative designed to support families during their transition from the hospital to home. -
July 31, 2025
Turn left for the plan, turn right for the miracle: When triplets couldn’t wait for Nashville
Triplets decided to enter the world at 26 weeks. The plan was Nashville, but it was a left turn and an hour away. Would choosing the local hospital be right? -
June 30, 2025
Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville announces new NICU medical director
Diane Attardi, MD, has a long history of caring for NICU babies as a neonatologist and NICU medical director throughout the Northeast. -
May 21, 2025
Picture Perfect Pair: Kangaroo-A-Thon 2025 (slideshow)
"Kangaroo Care" is more than just a practice — it's a powerful connection between parent and child that creates lasting benefits for both. -
May 20, 2025
$5 million gift from Scott and Sandi Borchetta to support NICU program
Longtime friends of Monroe Carell, the Borchettas’ latest gift builds on their ongoing support of the hospital’s NICU services. -
December 18, 2024
The man who gave Angel 1 its wings
“How much closer to an angel can you get than a little bitty baby struggling for life?” said Dean Driver, 91, who converted a panel truck into VUMC’s first neonatal transport in his driveway. -
November 26, 2024
Patient’s family experiences healing power of music
Music therapy focuses on the use of music to help patients with chronic pain, physical rehabilitation, psychiatric symptoms, end of life, procedural support and coping with hospitalization and disease.