by Leigh Ann Torres | Sep 9, 2022 | News
This year Nancy celebrates 47 years of nursing, and 47 years of working directly with babies. Nancy’s interest in nursing began at a young age. Nancy shares, “When I saw my Mom in her white uniform, white shoes, white cap and the biggest smile on her face as she...
by Leigh Ann Torres | May 17, 2022 | News
Hand to Hold launches NEW Virtual Support Groups for NICU dads, Spanish-speaking parents, high-risk pregnancy and more! The NICU is hard. We’re here to help. When babies need the specialized attention of a NICU, it can be emotionally traumatic to the parent and...
by Leigh Ann Torres | May 2, 2022 | News
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Did you know that 1 in 7 babies will spend time in the NICU? When babies need the specialized medical attention of a NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit), it is emotionally traumatic to the parents and disruptive to traditional...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Mar 3, 2022 | News
Hand to Hold, a national nonprofit that provides personalized emotional support, educational resources and community to NICU parents, is excited to welcome Sarah Inbau as Chief Growth Officer. Inbau had previously served on Hand to Hold’s Executive Board of Directors...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Mar 1, 2022 | News
Hand to Hold is excited to announce that current board member, Lydia M. Contreras, PhD, has been named Chair of the Board for 2022. Dr. Contreras has served on Hand to Hold’s Board of Directors since 2019. Dr. Contreras is an Associate Professor and the Laurence...
by Guest Blogger | Aug 2, 2021 | News, NICU Life
by Jennifer Canvasser, MSW Founder and Executive Director of NEC Society When my twins, Micah and Zachary, were born at 27 weeks gestation, I struggled with intense feelings of shame and guilt, on top of being unfamiliar with the NICU and how to help my babies...
